I'm looking for inexpensive but clean and safe hotel. I typically use Priceline but I've read a few reviews about bed bugs from Berlin hotels that participate in Priceline and I want nothing to do with bed bugs. We're doing our best to avoid them here in New York!

So what about the Ibis chain? Are they clean? I've read about a new Ibis opening June 1: IBIS BUDGET BERLIN KURFUERSTENDAMM. Is that a good area in terms of having cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and the like? Also, I will be in Berlin toward the end of August and air conditioning is a must. I'm hoping this new hotel will indeed have working and strong a/c. Reviews of other hotel chains make it sounds like A/C isn't always available.

So....what's everyone's take on Ibis? For those of you in Berlin, what do you think of this new property? When new Ibis hotels open, are they typically good? Typically clean? Thanks for any input.