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Mercure Penrith vs ValueSuites 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
5 of 7
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Apartment★★★★Penrith

ValueSuites Penrith

Guest rating
8.8 Excellent
Location score
4.4
Score by category
1 of 7
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The short answer

Pick Mercure Penrith

It leads in 5 of 7 categories. 1.6 km apart.

Choose Mercure Penrith if you want

  • to be closer to the beach
  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose ValueSuites Penrith if you want

  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is Mercure Penrith better than ValueSuites Penrith?

  1. 1720 m closer to the beach (580 m vs 1.3 km)−720 m
  2. 2520 m closer to the area centre−520 m
  3. 3Has a swimming pool
  4. 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
  5. 522 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+22
  6. 6Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
  7. 7A larger hotel with more facilities (222 vs 107 rooms)×2.1

Why is ValueSuites Penrith better than Mercure Penrith?

  1. 11.3 km closer to public transport−1.3 km
  2. 2More guest reviews (1,074 vs 428), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
  3. 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (107 vs 222 rooms)−115

All compared facts

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

Mercure PenrithValueSuites Penrith
Score by category
Guest rating 8.7 8.8
Location 6.5 +2.1 4.4
Facilities 6.7 +1.7 5.0
Families 1.0 +1.0 0.0
Spa & wellness 3.0 +1.5 1.5
Beach access 8.3 +2.4 5.9
Public transport 2.9 10.0 +7.1
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.7 8.8 +0.1
Guest rating 8.7 8.8 +0.1
Number of reviews 428 1,074 +646
Rank in Sydney top 25% top 18% +7%
Location
Location score 6.5 +2.1 4.4
Distance to Penrith centre 1.3 km −520 m 1.8 km
To the beach 580 m −720 m 1.3 km
To public transport 1.5 km 150 m −1.3 km
To the airport 50 km −1.3 km 51 km
Restaurants within 500 m 34 +22 12
Sights within 1 km 1 3 +2
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ +0.5★ ★★★★
Rooms 222 107
Floors 5 2
Newest building or renovation 2017 +1y 2016
Listed amenities 16 +2 14
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 ✓ ✓
Car hire – ✓
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

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      Mercure Penrith or ValueSuites Penrith: common questions

      Which is better, Mercure Penrith or ValueSuites Penrith?

      Mercure Penrith leads in 5 of 7 categories, including location, facilities, families. ValueSuites Penrith is stronger in public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Mercure Penrith or ValueSuites Penrith?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Mercure Penrith is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for ValueSuites Penrith.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Mercure Penrith is 580 m from the nearest beach; ValueSuites Penrith is 1.3 km.

      How far apart are Mercure Penrith and ValueSuites 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