Hotels with Breakfast in Mascot

I was in Sydney for a couple of nights for personal matters before flying to the Gold Coast, so I booked this hotel near the airport after a lot of searching. After arriving at T1 International Terminal, I followed the airport signs to the free shuttle bus to T3. From the T3 arrivals hall, it's about a 10-minute walk to the hotel according to the map. It's manageable if you don't have too much luggage, not a big deal. To get back to the airport, it's the same route. On the day I left, it was raining, so I took the hotel's airport shuttle, fearing my luggage would get wet if I walked. It cost $14, which isn't cheap, but a taxi would probably be similar. Facilities: It's an older hotel, so the furniture and appliances are a bit dated. The bathroom has a bathtub, so you need to be careful getting in and out. You have to turn off the lights one by one. They don't provide complimentary bottled water; even the mini-bar water costs money. There's one free carton of milk. If you need a toothbrush and toothpaste, you have to ask the front desk. I always bring my own, so it wasn't an issue for me, but it's something to note if you don't. The room overlooks the airport terminal, and it's not too noisy. Cleanliness: The housekeeping service was excellent and very thorough. They even tidied up my messy data cables and placed them neatly on the desk. The room looked very clean overall, even though the hotel is old. Service: My early morning flight arrived, and by the time I cleared customs and walked to the hotel, it was past 10 am. I couldn't check in yet, but I could store my luggage. The public restrooms in the lobby were also very clean and spacious. I used the restroom to change clothes, quickly freshened up and put on some makeup, then left my luggage and went out to take care of my business. Other: The hotel is near the airport. If you're heading into the city or elsewhere by train, the closest Mascot train station is about a 15-minute walk. It's not super close, but for younger people, this walking distance is acceptable. There are restaurants and a supermarket near the train station. Overall, it's quite convenient to stay here if you have an early morning flight or a short stopover.

Pros: The decor is very stylish and well-designed. The breakfast was delicious. The atmosphere is quite young and has a great vibe. Cons: 1. The location isn't particularly close to the airport, nor is it very far. I'd recommend hotels closer to Moscot Station instead. 2. The biggest issue is that the hotel room was smaller than expected. You definitely won't be able to fully open two 28-inch suitcases in there. 3. The staff weren't particularly helpful. When I needed to use a meeting studio for work, they tried to get me to use the large conference room in the lobby instead.

Pros: 1) Spacious, practical layout with a large balcony, perfect for families. 2) Very close to the airport. An Uber ride costs around AUD 16 in the morning and AUD 22 at night. 3) Plenty of USB sockets in both the rooms and the lobby, which is very convenient. 4) There's a heated pool and a 24-hour gym. 5) Replenishment requests are delivered quickly. 6) Equipped with a washer, dryer, and dishwasher. Cons: 1) The front desk service was mediocre. Upon entering the room, we found one of the bedroom doors locked, and it took multiple calls and reminders before someone came to unlock it. 2) The slippers were incredibly thin, practically like walking barefoot. I've never encountered such poor quality slippers in a hotel before. 3) There was a toothbrush on the shower caddy in one of the bathrooms. 4) The shower door in one bathroom easily hits the sink cabinet when opened, which is quite dangerous. 5) The kitchen lacked a soup pot, only providing a frying pan, which was very inconvenient. 6) Some household appliances were malfunctioning: two USB ports on the dining table were broken, the kettle lid couldn't be opened properly, and the shower in one room made a rattling sound when in use. 7) Even on the strongest setting, the dryer couldn't fully dry the clothes.

Accommodation was as described: simple, clean, comfortable, low cost and convenient to Sydney airport and Mascot station. Breakfast was a choice of cereals. No complaints.