Mercure Penrith vs Pullman Sydney Penrith
Both are in Sydney, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Penrith
Mercure Penrith
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 6.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
Hotel★★★★Penrith
Pullman Sydney Penrith
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
The short answer
Pick Mercure Penrith
It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 180 m apart.
Choose Pullman Sydney Penrith if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Mercure Penrith better than Pullman Sydney Penrith?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2More guest reviews (428 vs 190), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
Why is Pullman Sydney Penrith better than Mercure Penrith?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.7)+0.8
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2017)+6y
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Mercure Penrith vs Pullman Sydney Penrith: which hotel is better? | Mercure Penrith | Pullman Sydney Penrith |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.5 +0.8 |
| Location | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +2.5 | 4.2 |
| Families | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Public transport | 2.9 | 3.7 +0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.3 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.5 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 428 +238 | 190 |
| Rank in Sydney | top 25% | top 1% +24% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Distance to Penrith centre | 1.3 km | 1.2 km −130 m |
| To the beach | 580 m | 620 m |
| To public transport | 1.5 km | 1.3 km −150 m |
| To the airport | 50 km | 50 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 34 | 34 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 222 | 153 |
| Floors | 5 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2023 +6y |
| Listed amenities | 16 +2 | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
180 m apart
Mercure Penrith or Pullman Sydney Penrith: common questions
Which is better, Mercure Penrith or Pullman Sydney Penrith?
Mercure Penrith leads in 3 of 7 categories, including facilities, families, spa & wellness. Pullman Sydney Penrith is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Mercure Penrith or Pullman Sydney Penrith?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Pullman Sydney Penrith is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.3 km for Mercure Penrith.
How far apart are Mercure Penrith and Pullman Sydney Penrith?
The two hotels are 180 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score