Hotel Ibis Styles a Ambilly

This Ibis Styles is centrally located in Annemass. It is a short 10 minute walk from the train station and the shopping areas of Annemass. Alternatively it is a short 5 minute walk to the nearest tram stop which will also take you to central Geneva in 20 minutes. To enter the hotel you walk through the car park to the small reception. There is a pleasant seating area within and some facilities to make tea/coffee and to heat up food. The check-in was friendly and efficient by the staff member on duty. But no welcome drink as anticipated but I did request it later. Upon going to the room the smell of damp carpet/ dog? was strong in the hall. Luckily this did not continue in the room and was gone by the evening. The room was a good size with a standard bed and additional single bed. There was a half couch which I imagine turned into another single bed. However, the room was not up to the standard of the many Ibis I have stayed in. The decor is far from 'Styles' standard and the brown walls and carpeting do not appear well. The room suffered from extreme wear and tear. The carpet, walls and furnishings were stained. The extra duvet on the single bed was used to drape over the couch as the fabric was appalling. The desk and chair reminded me of hospital. However, a quick clean with disinfectant wipes at least reassured me surfaces were clean. I didn't dare to shower under the showerhead. I was booked for 3 nights and the first day I was quite busy in Geneva. However in the night when trying to do work it was all but impossible. The internet giving me the lowest speeds I had ever done a speedtest on. In the morning the breakfast was very basic. A little better quality and quantity would be nicer. I only found a coffee and a mini pastry appealing. All of this combined; room, internet and breakfast led me to check out early after the first night. Although not inquisitive as to the reasons why, the receptionist was very helpful and friendly in doing so. I am a fan of Accor hotels and silver member. All hotels do vary to different standards. Although the staff were lovely and the communal areas nice, perhaps I just got very unlucky with my room.