ibis budget Brisbane Airport 3 stars

Honestly, price wise, it’s not budget enough to be worth it. By the time you catch $70 worth of taxis to from and to the airport, you may as well just pay for the nicer hotel at the airport. It’s dingy and uncomfortable. I was only staying a few hours as my flight got in at 11pm and left again at 6am and they didn’t offer any reduced rates when I called, yet they do offer that during the day. Their communication for the late check in was good though.

Booked one night at the budget Ibis. Arrived after-hours for check-in. Collected my keycard from an exterior safe, but it didn't work. Not at the front door, not at the room door. Tried to use the emergency Coms system but no-one came to help. Was forced to rest in the cold lobby. Paid $179 to sleep on the lobby floor. I wouldn't wish this place upon my worst enemy.

We chose this motel as it was near to the airport and cruise terminal. Well, it wasn’t. No lift, so we had to lug our suitcases up the stairs, The room was very small, the bathroom and shower even tinier. There was no wardrobe, just hooks on the wall. We were able to open a window, which was the only bonus. We won’t be back.

Feared the worst after reading some recent reviews, but at the end of the day, you pays your money and takes your choice. It's around half the price of the Airport Ibis, so things are going to basic. The bedding was clean and we managed a good sleep, but there were some funny little bugs roaming around. Check in and parking were fine but there only a couple of vending machines for re-fuelling. Lack of airport shuttle was not an issue for us having the car and it's only 5 mins drive to airport terminal. We survived!

More a $99 hotel at best. $30 taxi from airport, noisy, run down and no facilities in sight. Thought Accor was a bit better than this. Rooms are tiny, old and a little smelly. Pay the extra and stay at airport or a bit closer to town.