We have stayed at the Ibis for five nights. It was what I expected: a characterless hotel, but with all the basic things needed. And for that price (178 pesos) you cannot go wrong. Ask for a room with a view. The location (Congreso) is perfect. We especially liked the terrases next door at the square where you can sit outside and have a few drinks in the evening.
Forget about the breakfast, it is nothing special.

This was the second hotel my boyfriend and I stayed in during our visit to Buenos Aires and we stayed in it for 4 nights. We've stayed in a number of Ibis hotels in Europe and this was just like the others. It provided us with a basic, clean room in a good location and it was very reasonably priced, at the equivalent of 40 euro per night for the room. The staff were helpful and it was useful that the night staff had access to the bar so you could get mineral water or whatever at any time if you needed it. The hotel is really well located for restaurants. If you walk out the door and go straight across the square, the street you walk on to has many nice restaurants, including one called Chiquilin, which is particularly good. We did not eat in the hotel but the food looked like standard Ibis fare. Internet access available in the lobby was cheap and useful.
Overall, this hotel worked for us, as a clean, cheap base from which to see Buenos Aires.

Overall rating: 1½ stars (out of 5)

We checked into the Hotel Ibis, Buenos Aires on 2/18/08. Radio taxi from the airport cost us about $30. Hotel check-in was a breeze even at 10:30am when we arrived from EZE. The hotel lobby was clean but not particularly lovely in any respect. Our superior room (nothing superior about this room) was small but clean. Furnishings were minimal. The bathroom was fine but provided very little shelf space. There were only two nearly threadbare bath towels provided; no hand towels or wash clothes. No shampoo, conditioner, lotion, tissues or other standard amenities were provided and none of these “basics” were available at reception. The bed was firm but comfortable enough, especially when dead tired.

The hotel is in a mixed neighborhood just off Plaza Congresso. Lots of garbage and trash on streets and sidewalks. Some homeless people occupied the park just across the street from the hotel. Access to public transport was good if that’s what you want. There were some Cafes in the surrounding area all offering simple fare. The hotel restaurant offerings were minimal but inexpensive.

The Hotel Ibis, Buenos Aires offers only very basic accommodations. The cost is not high compared to other accommodations in Buenos Aires, 188 Argentine Pesos…about $60 at current exchange rates. The night clerk at reception was enthusiastic and helpful. The day clerks showed little enthusiasm and were not well informed.

This hotel offered WiFi access for a small fee…4 Argentine Pesos for an hour. The day clerks told us the WiFi was no longer available at the hotel, but the night clerk knew better and hooked us up.

This hotel is not terrific for the American traveler. It compares to a low end Motel 6, but not that good. If you’re traveling to Buenos Aires to enjoy the city and the Tango, we would suggest you look at other accommodations. If your need is for a really basic place and a modest price, it may be OK. It all depends on what you’re used to and can put up with. Remember to bring your own shampoo.

Clean, good location. Room not so spacious, breakfast ok. Beds could be better. Front desk staff depends of your luck: some are kind and helpful, others not so much. For one or two nights and if your a type of tourist that leaves the hotel very early in the morning and comes back just to take a shower and sleep, it's ok.