Ibis Budget Sydney Airport

The room was quite small and lacked amenities. I had to go to the laundry room to get a hairdryer. It's very close to Sydney's domestic airport, about a 15-minute walk. If you're heading to the international airport, you can walk to the domestic terminal first and then take the free shuttle bus. The 24-hour front desk was a plus, and it was great that no deposit was required for check-in.

The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the T2/T3 domestic terminals; simply follow the hotel signs to reach it. Mascot station is also within easy walking distance. If you're heading into the city after checking in, walking to Mascot station to catch the train can save you approximately 20 AUD per person (by avoiding the airport surcharge). While the rooms aren't huge, you get a view of the airport runway from the window, allowing you to enjoy watching planes take off and land. It's an excellent choice for a transit hotel. Plus, there's a KFC and McDonald's conveniently located downstairs.

The black female staff member at the front desk was ****** towards Chinese people! ******! ******! ******! Her attitude became significantly worse, especially after seeing my non-Australian ID. She even deliberately gave me a faulty key card! When it didn't work, I went back down to the front desk, but she completely ignored me. I had to go up and down multiple times and insist she come to my room before she reluctantly offered any help. The hotel is half an hour by taxi from the international airport – it's absolutely *not* 'near the airport'! It's only close to the domestic airport, not the international one. The room was extremely small, with no hairdryer, toothbrush, or toothpaste. Honestly, I'd rather have paid a bit more and just slept in an airport lounge! The room was so terrible I even forgot to take pictures! It was truly a low point of my entire trip. This isn't the first time this staff member has displayed such a terrible attitude; you can easily find numerous similar complaints in other reviews! Her attitude is absolutely appalling! She's an embarrassment to Australia!