ibis Styles Napoli Garibaldi

The ibis Styles Napoli Garibaldi is housed in a well-maintained corner building and looks, by European standards, like a standard chain hotel -- vaguely historic, gray and tan facade. However, interiors are bright and modern, with lots of plastic furniture and bright tones of yellow, green, red, and orange. The colorful decor is a bit all over the place -- there are so many striking pieces that the whole room gets drowned out in the noise -- but nonetheless welcoming. The outdoor courtyard also has colorful furniture, but it's a bit more toned-down and a pleasant spot, despite the underwhelming views of old buildings. This is a good value for the area, but best for friends, families, and couples more interested in location than on-site facilities. 

The ibis Styles Napoli Garibaldi is located on a convenient side street and a quick four-minute walk to the city's central train station. Some guests have said that the area feels a little dodgy -- particularly at night -- but on the plus side, there's a lot of options nearby for quick, cheap eats. It's also a quick six-minute walk to the Garibaldi metro station. The Naples National Archaeological Museum is 17 minutes away by transit, while the city's historic quarter is a 20-minute walk down the city's major promenade, the Corso Umberto I. Pompeii is 30 minutes by car and about 50 minutes by bus or train. Sorrento is an hour and a half away by bus and ferry. Naples international Airport is an hour away from the hotel via buses that depart from a nearby piazza,or a 20-minute cab ride. 

The 88 modern rooms are basic in amenity offerings, but they're cheerful and comfortable. The design consists of honey-tone wood furniture, striped carpeting, and white linens. Above the beds are large black-and-white prints of trees with bright lime or lemon slices in the foreground. Other neon pops of color are found in the desk chairs and plastic slabs behind the flat-screen TVs. The air-conditioned rooms come standard with queen-size beds, and guests can select from a variety of bed configurations, which is handy for families or groups of friends. Despite soundproofing, some guests have complained of noise due to proximity to the railway station. Bathrooms are a good size and have turquoise-tile floors, but some are showing wear. Shower/tub combos come with all-in-one soap dispensers. Free Wi-Fi and safes are provided, but there are no mini-fridges. Eco-friendly cleaning products are used by housekeeping.

This hotel doesn't have a lot of frills -- no gym or wellness facilities -- but on the whole, it does well with the things on offer. While there's no full restaurant, but a small lobby bar (more of a counter) adjacent to the check-in desk is open until late and all rates include breakfast. The free breakfast is simple but well-reviewed continental fare, served in a colorful and spacious dining room. Guests can also take their breakfast out to the terrace with metal tables and chairs. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and visitors can download more than 4,500 magazines for free once they're logged on. In the lobby, there's a long communal table with a strip of outlets and ports down the middle. The hotel offers parking in a garage for a fee.