Mercure Penrith vs Quest Penrith
Both are in Sydney, 1.6 km 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
- 2 of 4
Apartment★★★★★Penrith
Quest Penrith
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.6 km apart.
Choose Mercure Penrith if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Quest Penrith if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Mercure Penrith better than Quest Penrith?
- 11.5 km closer to the beach (580 m vs 2.1 km)−1.5 km
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (222 vs 115 rooms)×1.9
Why is Quest Penrith better than Mercure Penrith?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.7)+0.5
- 2950 m closer to the area centre−950 m
- 31.3 km closer to public transport−1.3 km
- 4Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 568 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+68
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 76 vs 55)+21
- 7A smaller, more intimate hotel (115 vs 222 rooms)−107
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Mercure Penrith vs Quest Penrith: which hotel is better? | Mercure Penrith | Quest Penrith |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.2 +0.5 |
| Location | 6.5 +0.7 | 5.8 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 8.3 +5.2 | 3.1 |
| Public transport | 2.9 | 10.0 +7.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.2 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.2 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 428 | 510 +82 |
| Google rating | – | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 467 |
| Rank in Sydney | top 25% | top 2% +23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.5 +0.7 | 5.8 |
| Distance to Penrith centre | 1.3 km | 350 m −950 m |
| To the beach | 580 m −1.5 km | 2.1 km |
| To public transport | 1.5 km | 120 m −1.3 km |
| To the airport | 50 km | 49 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 34 | 102 +68 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 3 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 222 | 115 |
| Floors | 5 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2018 +1y |
| Listed amenities | 16 +7 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.6 km apart
Mercure Penrith or Quest Penrith: common questions
Which is better, Mercure Penrith or Quest Penrith?
They are evenly matched. Mercure Penrith is stronger in location, beach access; Quest Penrith is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Mercure Penrith or Quest Penrith?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Quest Penrith is closer: 350 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Mercure Penrith.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Mercure Penrith is 580 m from the nearest beach; Quest Penrith is 2.1 km.
How far apart are Mercure Penrith and Quest Penrith?
The two hotels are 1.6 km 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