I have stayed several times at Ibis TSM Bandung, as I always chose this hotel for all my Bandung visits due to its convenient location and spacious, comfortable room. I usually give good reviews for Ibis TSM, but unfortunately I cannot give it full-star this time, as I have a few complaints.
Cleanliness:
- Bed sheet is not clean. Not only did it have multiple stains on the sheet and blanket, there are also grainy dust/sand particles on the bed. I suspect it hasn't been cleaned properly before I checked in.
- Some insect also managed to find its way to my room. I mean, okay I can get rid of it, no big deal. But really? -__-
- The towel and mat also have stains.
- The same grainy dust/sand particles are also all over the bathroom floor.
- The bathroom floor is frankly speaking a bit disgusting with those yellow/brown spots under the wash basin.
Technical:
- The mini fridge is broken.
The hotel staffs are all very friendly and helpful, of course. But I wish I didn't have to call housekeeping in the middle of the night to fix things that should've been mandatorily prepared before check in (cleaning the bed sheets and bathroom, making sure the fridge is working).
Furthermore, I'm grateful for Ibis TSM for holding a watch-together for the 3rd Place and Final Matches of FIFA World Cup 2026, but I would appreciate it if staffs informed me in advance that the Final Match screening is a paid event.
I asked about the watch-together during check in, no info about it being a paid event. I attended the 3rd Place Match; it was totally free as I just have to come down to the outdoor restaurant and sit with the other guests.
But the next day, when I came down to watch the Final Match, suddenly all tables are already reserved by large groups, and I was told to pay Rp 150,000 at the entrance if I want to get a seat.
The amount of money was not the issue. I just wish the hotel would've informed me properly instead of charging me on the spot out of the blue.