Mascot Hotels with Bars

Hotel location and surroundings: It's about a 15-20 minute walk from the airport, mostly on sidewalks, though you do have to cross a main road in the middle. The section of road approaching the hotel can be quite dark at night. While there's a McDonald's and convenience store nearby, getting to them requires a long detour because of a major road. Front Desk/Check-in: There's an accessible ramp, which is convenient for luggage. The staff were all very welcoming and helpful, and the check-in process was smooth. Amenities: There's a snack bar near the front desk with reasonable prices. There's also a restaurant on the same floor where you can grab a bite to eat. Room: The room isn't large, but it was spotless. There's a wall-mounted desk and chair, which is handy for working. The wet and dry areas of the bathroom are well-separated, and the shower area is notably raised. The room comes with a large glass carafe and two cups. You can refill water at the water station in the hallway, and the water is clean with no strange taste – a big plus. The only minor downside is that the air conditioning is slow to cool. Even set to 20 degrees Celsius with max fan speed, it still takes at least 10-15 minutes to start feeling cooler. Shuttle Service: You can book it when you check in at the front desk, and they'll give you a green ticket. The earliest shuttle is at 5:00 AM, and then it runs every half hour. The ride takes about 10-20 minutes. Shuttle Service Note: The free shuttle service has been discontinued; it now costs $12 per person.

I stayed here for one night on my last day in Sydney before heading to the airport, and I absolutely loved it! First off, the bedding and furniture were clean and comfortable, and even though they were a bit old, they felt well-maintained. The room was also relatively spacious and had a Google Chromecast-enabled TV. There are tons of food options less than a 10-minute walk from the hotel, especially a wide variety of Asian food, which was great. There's also a large Woolworths nearby where I bought souvenirs and gifts. What I found most interesting was that initially, I was puzzled by the absence of bottled water in the room. But then I realized there were glass bottles, and you could fill them up with still, cold, or sparkling water from the lobby as much as you wanted. It was a little bit of a hassle, but it was also fun to be able to choose sparkling or cold water to my liking, plus it's environmentally friendly. And two things that were really excellent were the breakfast and the airport shuttle. The breakfast was very delicious and offered a good variety, including an egg station. And the airport shuttle! I booked a room that included the shuttle for two people, so I only had to pay an extra fee for one additional person, and it worked out perfectly. I had an early flight the next morning, and it was a very convenient and satisfying stay. I'd love to stay here again.