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Hotel Ideal

2.0 star property
Hostal in Montevideo with a 24-hour front desk

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Hotel Ideal combines convenience with comfort in downtown Montevideo. Guests appreciate the practical laundry facilities, relaxing terrace, and bike rentals for easy city exploration. Previous visitors consistently mention the helpful multilingual staff who enhance the stay.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Colonia 914, Montevideo, 11100

What's nearby

  • Salvo Palace - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Independence Plaza - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Radisson Victoria Plaza Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rambla of Montevideo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Solis Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Montevideo Central Station - 8 min drive
  • Carrasco Intl. Airport (MVD) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Molienda - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Pasiva - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Mondo Della Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kaya Korean Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ashot Shawarma - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ideal

Hostal located in Montevideo Centro
Consider a stay at Hotel Ideal and take advantage of a terrace, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Bike rentals, airport drop-off service (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Ideal offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (USD 11 per night); discounts available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 11 years of age.
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property from November 15 to the day after Easter: Uruguay value-added tax (10%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (10%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 11 per night (26 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Ideal Montevideo
Ideal Montevideo
Hotel Ideal Hostal
Hotel Ideal Montevideo
Hotel Ideal Hostal Montevideo

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ideal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ideal?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ideal?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel Ideal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Ideal located?

Located in Montevideo Centro, this hostal is steps from Municipal Center of Photography, Contemporary Art Museum, and Auditorio Nacional del Sodre. Gaucho Museum and Radisson Victoria Plaza Casino are also within 5 minutes.

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Hotel Ideal Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 51 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location. Friendly and helpful staff. Reliable internet, store 24h around the corner. Impeccable hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
please be reminded this property is old built in the late 40 early 50 so it is dated but great location to see the centeral of the city. The staff is great.

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful enough. This places you right downtown just a block away from Av 18 de Julio and a short walk to Plaza Independencia and the Peatonal Sarandi. The hotel itself and the rooms are unfortunately shabby. My room smelled like a mix of stale cigarettes and mildew. The place needs work. A very poor value relative to the HUGE upgrade you’ll get spending only $5 more per night for another hotel in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Muy buen lugar y accesibilidad
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristian

Disliked: Cleanliness
Propiedad un poco descuidada, teníamos reservado una habitación triple y al final no había. Vimos una cucaracha en el marco de la puerta.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Este lugar es una muy buena opción para hospedarse. Mi experiencia fue muy buena, el lugar queda en el centro, cerca de todo y la atención del personal fue excelente, muy amable y presto a brindar cualquier tipo de información.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ana Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel muito bem localizado, próximo às principais atrações do centro. De fora parece um hotel muito velho, porém por dentro é limpo e tem um bom custo benefício.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

JOSE DAVID

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Las camas muy incomodas
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

IGOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel com ótimo custo beneficio.

Hotel bom e agradável, funcionários atenciosos,estacionamento é bem de frente e tranquilo. próximo do centro e fácil acesso.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Miguel Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Montevideo visita cultural.

Buena limpieza, con cambio de sábanas, estancia 5 días. Ubicación céntrica bien comunicado con ómnibus en la misma calle Colonia. Aunque claro lejos de la terminal Tres Cruces. A unos 25' del mercado del puerto. Buena atención del personal. Habitación con baño completo. Pago con tarjeta. Pero en dólares hubiese resultado mas económico. Falta servicio de desayuno.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien en general
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDRES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dias felizes

Simples mas confortável tinha o que precisava para uma boa estadia, jnterbet, ar condicionado bon banheiro chuveiro quente
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Espantoso

La verdad ese hotel no tendría que tener el privilegio de estar en su página, es espantoso. La habitación completamente sucia, paredes chorreadas, sábanas y acolchado totalmente asquerosos y quemados, hab sin aire acondicionado. Cama de 1 plaza y media para un matrimonio. Minúscula y con un precio elevado para tal estado, nunca había tenia tan mala experiencia. Nos retiramos y solicitamos reembolso.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El personal muy amable y muy bien ubicado el hotel
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Reno

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Establecimiento económico del que no hay que esperar demasiado. Personal muy servicial y amable. Pero las habitaciones son viejas, las camas están desgastadas y las habitaciones huelen a tabaco frío. Un trabajo de pintura fresca y nuevas camas harían de este viejo edificio un lugar bueno y barato para alojarse. / Inexpensive establishment that you shouldn't expect too much from. Very helpful and friendly staff. But the rooms are old, the beds are worn and the rooms smell of cold tobacco. A fresh paint job and new beds would make this old building a good and cheap place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfecto para su precio.

Hotel con relación calidad precio perfecta, lo que se ofrecía en la pagina, fue tal cual en el lugar. Atención muy gentil, todo muy silencioso. Muy recomendable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boa

Básica
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Leandro

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Precisa de reforma

A única coisa razoável no hotel é localização.teria que custar uns 70 reais a diária pra ser justo. Sem café da manhã, água do chuveiro pouco confiável com relação a esquentar, em 4 minutos de banho ela esfria. A descarga do banheiro não é confiável, se quiser dar outra descarga em seguida precisa esperar uns 15 minutos pra reabastecer de água. A cama espera, fui mexer tinha umas penas, Poeira. Só compensa se estiver o mais barato do dia, muito antigo o quarto
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Artur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pessoal super atencioso, local simples porém limpo e organizado.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bom

Está numa área que achei perigosa, porém perto de tudo de cassino, banco Itaú e santander, casas de câmbio, mas a empresa precisa informar q n tem estacionamento que p cada 24 h ela usa o estacionamento em acordo q custa 250 pesos por 24 h
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Staff & service

Hotel correcto, con trato amable

Buena ubicacion centrica a 3 cuadras de la plaza principal, las habitaciones comunes con buena limpieza, el personal muy atento y correcto, hotel correcto
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nettes kleines Hotel im Stadtzentrum. Etwas aus der Zeit gefallen, dafür aber sehr charmant und echt!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Marcos Albert

Boa licalizacao

Hotel honesto Boa localizacao centro montevideo. Internet muito boa Cama e colcha ruim
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
Não gostei do banheiro pois no box tinha cortina de plástico e muito curta, o que molhava todo o banheiro sendo necessário secá-lo após o banho. Cobertores e guarda roupa com forte cheiro de naftalina, insuportável para quem sofre de alergias.
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