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title: "The Merchant Hotel, Sydney: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Merchant Hotel in Sydney: rated 8.3 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Apartment · ★★★★ · Collectic Hotels
# The Merchant Hotel

Lewisham, Sydney, Australia

8.3 ·  Very good 133 reviews ·  #258 #258 of 463 in Sydney ·  4.0/5 on Google, 194 reviews ·  4.3 Location score
## About The Merchant Hotel

The Merchant Hotel is an apartment in Lewisham, Sydney, Australia. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 133 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, bar, free wi-fi. It is 5.6 km from the centre of Sydney. The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 7.0 km away.

- **Type:** Apartment

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 56

- **Chain:** Collectic Hotels

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 2

6 Parramatta Road, Summer Hill [themerchanthotel.com.au](http://www.themerchanthotel.com.au/)

## How The Merchant Hotel scores

Better rated than 44% of hotels in Sydney

-   Guest rating **8.3**
-   Location **4.3**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **0.2**
-   Public transport **9.8**

Sydney average

## Rating on Google

4.0/5

194 Google reviews

-   5★51%
-   4★25%
-   3★11%
-   2★5%
-   1★8%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

RestaurantBarFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Restaurant
-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **35**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **7**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Taverners Hill Light Rail Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">190 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sydney</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Bengali Mother Language Monument830 m
-   Castello Di Alorati1.6 km
-   Sydney Bus Museum2.0 km

## The Merchant Hotel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Parking is accessible, supplied by the apartment for guests who arrive by car. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The apartment is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. At The Merchant Hotel, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. In select rooms, the apartment offers visitors access to a refrigerator. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using toiletries available in select guest restrooms.

### Compare

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## Questions about The Merchant Hotel

### How do guests rate The Merchant Hotel?

The Merchant Hotel has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 133 reviews, which is better than 44% of rated hotels in Sydney.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Merchant Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at The Merchant Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is The Merchant Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 7.0 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Merchant Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.9 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Merchant Hotel have?

The Merchant Hotel has 56 rooms.

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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