The Ibis Styles Montevideo Biarritz Hotel is a modern, colourful hotel on 21 de Setiembre street in Punta Carretas, a leafy residential district between the centre and the beaches. It is a three-star hotel with 80 rooms across 13 floors. Standard rooms have a double bed or two twin beds, and there is a Family Room for up to four guests, which is rare at this price level in the city. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with blackout drapes, a minibar, a safe and free Wi-Fi. On site there is a bar and bistro, a gym, a library, bike rentals, laundry, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. It is a practical, cheerful and well-reviewed base for travellers who want comfort without paying for luxury.
Location and getting around
Punta Carretas combines quiet tree-lined streets with good restaurants and one of the city's best-known shopping malls, which occupies a former prison and is about a ten-minute walk away. Parque Rodo and Pocitos Beach are each roughly thirteen minutes on foot, so you can reach the Rambla without a taxi. Ciudad Vieja is a short drive or bus ride along the coast, and the central bus station and the Tres Cruces shopping centre are a few minutes by car.
Carrasco International Airport is about half an hour away by car. An airport shuttle can be arranged for a fee, and off-site parking is available for a daily charge, so ask about both when you book.
Rooms and facilities
The design is playful, with bright colours and modern fittings, and the soundproofing is useful on a street that can be busy during the day. Standard rooms are compact. The Family Room is much larger and suits parents with children or a group of friends. The bar and bistro serve meals and drinks, and breakfast arrangements depend on the rate you choose.
The gym is small but handy, and the library and bike rentals suit guests who want to explore the Rambla by bicycle. Dogs are allowed within weight limits for a daily fee, and the hotel is solar-powered and welcoming to LGBTQ+ travellers. There is a lift, which is useful in a building of this height.
Who it suits
Families, couples on a budget, solo travellers and first-time visitors who want a modern, safe neighbourhood rather than the old town. It is a good choice for combining sightseeing with a few beach hours, since Pocitos Beach is a reasonable walk. It is less suited to travellers who want a pool or spa on site, or to those who want to stay inside the old town.
Good to know
A small city tax per person per night applies for the first few nights, and VAT may apply at certain times of year, with an exemption for eligible non-resident visitors, so check when you book. Rates are generally among the better values in the city, but check when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Bar and bistro
- ✓Gym
- ✓Library
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓Air-conditioned soundproofed rooms
- ✓Family rooms for up to four
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Is Ibis Styles Biarritz near the beach?+
Pocitos Beach is about a thirteen-minute walk, and the Rambla is close to that.
Does it have family rooms?+
Yes, there is a Family Room for up to four guests.
Is it close to the old town?+
Ciudad Vieja is a short drive or bus ride away, so it is not walkable, but the Punta Carretas mall and Parque Rodo are.
