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Travelers touching down for a night may well find Sydney accommodation near airport a good idea. There are several hotels to choose from, with the convenience of being near the airport and the amenities to make their guests comfortable. However, the center of Sydney is close enough to make it possible to stay in the business district, which greatly widens the choice and the price range.
The Stamford Plaza Hotel is the premiere property among the hotels right at the terminal. A five star hotel, this modern high rise has an elegant silhouette, a full-service spa, and all the other amenities on site needed for a casual or a business trip. The hotel shuttle can meet you at the airport, babysitting and child services can be arranged, and there are meeting rooms and complete banquet facilities. The free breakfast is highly rated.
Less highly rated but deemed very satisfactory, the Holiday Inn has a four star rating. 248 modern rooms on ten floors are served by two on site restaurants, a bar and a coffee shop, and travelers can enjoy the hotel’s pool and golf course. Set up for leisure and business travelers, the service includes secretarial help as well as babysitting.
Another, kind of a revolutionary idea is staying at the Quest Mascot Serviced Apartments, choosing among 91 suites that go from studio to three bedrooms. With full service from the four and a half star staff, travelers can stay for one night or much longer, perhaps feeling more settled than in a hotel room. There are meeting rooms and secretarial service to accommodate those on business.
Some reviews question the four star rating of the Mecure Sydney airport, saying the hotel is understaffed and the restaurant is pricey for its indifferent fare. However, the rooms are called spacious and comfortable. The hotel has a bar as well as the restaurant, and charges only a small fee for its shuttle service to and from the airport.
The Hotel Formule also has a four star rating, but has better reviews for its 24 hour front desk staff. Wireless Internet is not free at this hotel, nor is parking. Children under two can stay free, but there is a charge if a cot is needed for the child. All reservations are prepaid and non-refundable.
Three stars only for the 116 room Airport Sydney International Inn Hotel, but the pictures look great. This hotel has grades of rooms, from standard to the interesting spa suites. Family suites are also available. The Inn is equipped for business groups as well as for those who are simply traveling, and has an on site bar and restaurant.
These are representative of what an Internet search turns up. Details of rates are available when booking. None of these places are cheap, but neither do travelers pay a premium for the proximity of the airport. All of the hotels have Internet access, are non-smoking, are air conditioned, and will have special pricing for reservations done in advance. Fees may be charged for services in some of the hotels, while being free in others, so check out what you know you will need.
Sydney accommodation near airport is ‘no sweat’, as the folks down under say.
Howard Rudd serves as a experienced reporter who ıs really a Sydney Accommodation specialist and is also well known for publishing on Sydney holidays and information assignments