With a stay at The Branksome Hotel And Residences in Sydney (Mascot), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Sydney and Capitol Theatre. This family-friendly aparthotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Sydney Opera House and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Circular Quay.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Stop by the aparthotel's restaurant, Nates, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge at scheduled times, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 152 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 42-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and microwaves.
"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."