ibis Auckland Ellerslie

If you're looking for a clean, efficiency type place with easy access to the motorway and downtown Auckland, this is it. If you are looking for anything slightly more luxurious, either choose the Novotel side of the hotel (why it's segregated, I don't know) or choose a different hotel all together. As mentioned, the staff is great; no complaints there. But I don't think I'll stay here again since unless traveling alone. Two of us in a room with 4 pieces of luggage was tight. There is no place to even put your luggage without having to crawl over it when you move about the room... Again, if efficiency, cleanliness, and convenience are your priorities, this hote would fit the bill. If you add spacious rooms, room service, and/or peaceful atmosphere to your list, try someplace else.

Pros: The staff at this location was great. They were very pleasant and helpful. The location was ok in terms of walking distance to a grocery store and motorway access as well.

Cons: Parking is terrible. There isn't enough parking for the number of rooms and other businesses around this location. Also, the rooms in the Ibis side of the hotel are REALLY small and you cannot get room service in the Ibis side; only the Novotel side.