We had a fantastic couple of weeks in Ulaanbaatar and chose the Ibis Styles Polaris on the recommendation of our daughter-in-law, a local. It is located on the airport side of the city so you can avoid the last hour of traffic congestion should you choose to be based in the central business district. We asked for a room with a view of the countryside but were upgraded to a suite which was on the north western corner and had both views across the valley that took in the city and views of the green hills. Our daughter also stayed at the Ibis and was also upgraded to a suite on the southern side with great views of the surrounding green hills. If you miss out on the views and opt for the breakfast inclusion, there are both excellent views and a great buffet breakfast selection. All of our encounters with Ibis personnel were hassle free. From the reception to dining and cleaning personnel, they were always helpful and genuinely pleasant to talk to. Language differences were not an issue. We were visiting for our son's wedding and we had the bride and groom book in to celebrate with us. And to top off a perfect stay, the staff arranged a surprise birthday cake for my wife, whose birthday was during the stay. Top marks all round Ibis.
訪訪客Got a crazy low AAA rate through a mistake in their system, but they honored it. The staff are very nice, the hotel is new and pretty quiet. They gave us top floor and treated us really well even though I have no hotel status with Holiday Inn. It´s near a big mall and taxis are easy to get to the center. We found a taxi driver early on we liked and he communicated with us using a translator and he drove us to the Khan horse statue and back for 100,000 mnt, or $28 USD. We gave him the same plus a nice tip to take us to airport. The traffic and pollution in UB are rough. It´s not a high quality of life I wouldn´t want to live there, but was fine to visit. The breakfast is just so so. Not a huge offering. Very clean and really helpful staff.
訪訪客Wonderful hotel in excellent location within walking distance from the main square. Spacious fully equipped rooms, wonderful service, great bar on the first floor. On the downside I would mention the lack of bidet shower in the bathroom. The pool looks great, but rather shallow and water there a few degrees too cold.
訪訪客I have traveled to many places far and wide, and NEVER expected to have one of the finest hotels I have every stayed in be in Mongolia! As part of my Mongolian Luxury Tours, I had THREE opportuinities to stay at the Blue Sky (arrival, return from Gobi desert, return from Western Mongolia) and each time was superb. The hotel is beautiful, and the rooms, service, and friendliness made each stay very wonderful and welcoming. You can not go wrong with this hotel. It is GREAT!!!