Homebush, United States
Across from Olympic Park
Clean, air-conditioned rooms, some large enough for families
All-you-can-eat buffet breakfast (for a fee)
Vending machines with variety of snacks
Internet corner and Wi-Fi (for a fee)
On-site parking (for a fee)
Fees for extras (parking, Wi-Fi, breakfast)
No full restaurant
Boring room decor
The 156-room Ibis Budget Sydney Olympic Park is one of the most affordable options in the Olympic Park area of Sydney. Rooms are spartan but clean, and all have small flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and ensuite bathrooms. Family rooms with double bunk beds are also available and can sleep up to four. Facilities include Wi-Fi and on-site parking as well as an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast, but all cost extra.
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Scene
Basic budget hotel popular with sports fans, athletes, and families
The Ibis Budget Sydney Olympic Park Hotel is a basic, affordable hotel that attracts budget travelers who need to be near the area's sports facilities. The white facade is all hard angles and cement. The hotel also gets a lot of families, as it's in an area where a lot of athletics carnivals (multi-sport events common in Australia in which individuals or teams from different area clubs or schools compete) take place. The lobby has pale yellow walls and a small Internet station with a couple of computers, but no proper seating. A rack of brochures stands in front of the elevator bank. Breakfast is served in a light room with floor-to-ceiling windows, lightwood tables, and white chairs.
Location
Across from the Olympic Park in western Sydney
The hotel is located in an isolated area in western Sydney, across from the ANZ Stadium and Olympic Park, and an eight-minute walk from the Sydney International Aquatic Centre. The Central Business District and Sydney Harbour are a half-hour drive away, and Bondi Beach takes 45 minutes to get to by car. The airport is a 40-minute drive away and can be reached on public transportation in just over an hour, though getting there requires a transfer in the city center. Expect to pay extra for parking.
Rooms
Clean, basic rooms with variety of bed configurations and minimal amenities
The Ibis has 156 rooms (including a few handicap-accessible rooms) in four configurations. Rooms have either one queen bed, two twins, a queen and a single bunk bed, or a queen and two bunk beds. Decor is plain and basic but clean, consisting of beige walls, simple white bedding, and small light-wood desk areas. Bathrooms include small walk-in showers and small amount of counters. In-room amenities consist of an alarm clock and a flat-screen TV. Industrial-style carpets show light stains.
Features
On-site parking, Wi-Fi, and all-you-can-eat breakfast, all for a fee
Amenities at the Ibis are limited, but those willing to pay a little extra can take advantage of the hotel-wide Wi-Fi, all-you-can-eat breakfast, and on-site parking, all of which incur fees. There's also a a row of vending machines between the lobby and breakfast room, where guests can get basic snacks and drinks at all hours, though there isn't a full restaurant on the property.
