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title: "Mercure Penrith vs The Select Inn Penrith: which hotel is better?"
description: "Mercure Penrith or The Select Inn Penrith in Sydney? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Mercure Penrith vs The Select Inn Penrith

Both are in Sydney, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Penrith
## [Mercure Penrith](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mercure-penrith-sydney/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1839315/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Penrith
## [The Select Inn Penrith](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-select-inn-penrith-sydney/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2216695/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Mercure Penrith if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.8)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (34 / 9)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 222 / 38)

### Choose The Select Inn Penrith if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 38 / 222)

### Why is Mercure Penrith better than The Select Inn Penrith?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.8) (+0.9)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (428 vs 184), so the rating is more reliable (×2.3)
4.  25 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+25)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 55 vs 41) (+14)
6.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)
7.  A larger hotel with more facilities (222 vs 38 rooms) (×5.8)

### Why is The Select Inn Penrith better than Mercure Penrith?

1.  620 m closer to public transport (−620 m)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2017) (+3y)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (38 vs 222 rooms) (−184)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Mercure Penrith | The Select Inn Penrith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.9) | 7.8 |
| Location | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 2.6 | 5.9  (+3.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.8) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.9) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 428  (+244) | 184 |
| Rank in Sydney | top 30%  (+51%) | bottom 19% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.7  (+0.2) | 3.5 |
| Distance to Penrith centre | 1.3 km | 1.0 km  (−290 m) |
| To public transport | 1.5 km | 900 m  (−620 m) |
| To the airport | 50 km | 51 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 34  (+25) | 9 |
| To the nearest food shop | 840 m | 660 m  (−180 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 222 | 38 |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2020  (+3y) |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+8) | 11 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Mercure PenrithThe Select Inn Penrith

          

Nov

-   The Select Inn Penrith is cheaper in 7 of 9 months
-   Mercure Penrith: €130 a night on average · The Select Inn Penrith: €99 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Sydney by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/sydney/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Mercure Penrith prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mercure-penrith-sydney/prices/)

## Location

1.2 km apart

Mercure Penrith: nearest station Penrith railway station, Sydney: 1.5 km, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 50 km, 34 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

The Select Inn Penrith: nearest station Emu Plains railway station, Sydney: 900 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 51 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Sydney

[Sydney weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/new-south-wales/sydney/weather)

## Mercure Penrith or The Select Inn Penrith: common questions

### Which is better, Mercure Penrith or The Select Inn Penrith?

They are evenly matched. Mercure Penrith is stronger in guest rating; The Select Inn Penrith is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Mercure Penrith or The Select Inn Penrith?

Over the year The Select Inn Penrith costs about €99 a night on average against €130 at Mercure Penrith, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Select Inn Penrith is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.3 km for Mercure Penrith.

### How far apart are Mercure Penrith and The Select Inn Penrith?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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