Citadines Connect Sydney Airport

“Two night stay”

The hotel is a short walk from the domestic terminal, but they can organise a shuttle if needed. The room was comfortable and had everything I needed for a couple night stay. Reception and the bar are on the top floor, they don’t have a restaurant/kitchen but the do have sandwiches etc for sale and… more

The hotel is a short walk from the domestic terminal, but they can organise a shuttle if needed. The room was comfortable and had everything I needed for a couple night stay. Reception and the bar are on the top floor, they don’t have a restaurant/kitchen but the do have sandwiches etc for sale and also have a sandwich press to toast the sandwiches. Check in was efficient and staff were helpful and friendly. The mascot train station is about a 15 minute walk from the hotel and it is relatively easy to get to.

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“Panoramic Airport Views”

Citadines Connect Sydney Airport is well located approximately 10 minutes by foot from the Sydney Domestic Terminal. Its convenience to the airport makes it ideal as a nightly layover option between flights, or a comfortable stop pre/post a scheduled flight. I have stayed at this property on a few… more

Citadines Connect Sydney Airport is well located approximately 10 minutes by foot from the Sydney Domestic Terminal. Its convenience to the airport makes it ideal as a nightly layover option between flights, or a comfortable stop pre/post a scheduled flight. I have stayed at this property on a few occasions previously, but also often choose to stay at a neighbouring property. My stays at Citadines Connect Sydney Airport have each been comfortable, and is always toward the top of the list of hotels I look to stay at when transiting via Sydney. I have reviewed this property previously and, simply put, what I have said prior still stands. I do note that soundproofing is minimal at this particular property, but what is an airport stay without a little noise, right? The panoramic penthouse floor which houses reception, the convenient “grab and go” market and the top-floor bar set it apart from other properties. It’s a unique feature (perhaps also a slightly confusing one for newcomers), but it welcomes guests with a scenic outlook overlooking the airport. I’ve never been to another hotel where I’ve ventured to the penthouse floor to check in, but it really does take full advantage of that airport view. The rooms are comfortable and adequately furnished with all of the necessities. The decoration and colour scheme provides for a less “clinical” atmosphere common to most hotels. Due to the limited time I had between flights, I did not get to take advantage of the gym this time. From memory, the gym was reasonably well equipped given the small size of the space, however lacked any significant strength training equipment such as cable machines, and apart from some weighted barbells and hex dumbbells, it was mainly cardio-equipped. Ultimately, the bed was comfortable, and the property offered value for money. Having stayed in a “Business Class” Room this particular stay, the room was larger than their economy counterpart, and features a corner window with great views of the airport. The only minor, knit-picking feedback I have were that the air conditioning was master controlled and locked to heat (I cannot sleep with heat on), and I had no option to turn on a fan-only mode. The tiles in the bathroom also creaked (sorry to my under-neighbours at 4am in the morning if you heard), and the tile immediately below the shower head had water trapped below it you could hear slosh about when you stepped on it (in a completely dry shower - before use). The USB charging ports either side of the bed also did not work. All things considered, these are very minor in the grand scheme of things, and I managed a comfortable stay for my one night. I do also have a further upcoming stay booked, also in a business class room. I’m sure it will be equally as comfortable (and this time, I will have the opportunity to make use of the amenities in full).

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“Handy to airport”

A good overnighter for airport transfers