Mercantile Hotel The Rocks offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Overseas Passenger Terminal and Sydney Harbour Bridge. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Mercantile Hotel, which serves lunch and dinner. Also, Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House are a short five-minute drive away. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is close by: Wynyard Station is only 13 minutes on foot.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Tuesday (noon - 7:00 PM) and Wednesday - Sunday (11:30 AM - 9:00 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Bar]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1915
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Special features
Dining
The Mercantile Hotel – This bistro serves lunch and dinner.
The Mercantile Hotel – This pub specialises in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 per cent
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Mercantile Hotel The Rocks offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mercantile Hotel The Rocks does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Mercantile Hotel The Rocks?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Mercantile Hotel The Rocks?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Mercantile Hotel The Rocks.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mercantile Hotel The Rocks?
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Mercantile Hotel The Rocks?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Mercantile Hotel The Rocks and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include The Rocks Markets (1-min walk) and Ken Done Gallery (2-min walk), along with Foundation Park (2-min walk) and Sydney Visitors Information Centre (2-min walk).
Are there restaurants at or near Mercantile Hotel The Rocks?
Yes, The Mercantile Hotel offers Irish cuisine.
What's the area around Mercantile Hotel The Rocks like?
Mercantile Hotel The Rocks is a short 8-minute walk from Sydney Circular Quay Station and 6 minutes' walk from Sydney Harbour Bridge. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Mercantile Hotel The Rocks Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
16 January 2024
Hilda
Hilda, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 January 2024
Love the old style pub and its history. Comfortable but showing its age, room was noise due to work being done on the block behind the building just outside our bath room window, but the bath room door was water damaged and could not be closed.
Would stay again, there appears to be plans to do work on the build in 2024
Ian
Ian, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
1 January 2024
Shelby
Shelby, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 December 2023
Good
It was good.
Alexander
Alexander, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 December 2023
Great location but the noise wasn't appreciated. Not the hotel's fault. Council decided to clean the footpaths from 6.30 pm till late and then the building next door was undergoing renovations and started pneumatic hammering at 7.00 am. Destroyed my intended restful sleep. Great staff and food was excellent value too.
Antonius
Antonius, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
11 December 2023
This property was filthy and the aircon blew hot air into the room and was black with mold/dust. The tub was so bad I didn’t even ask them to clean the hair and bugs out as I would never use it!! Despite booking this room because it had a big bathtubs!! Do not recommend!!! Have pictures but don’t know how to post! Completely disgusting and rip off!!!
Lonnie
Lonnie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2023
Great position friendly staff rooms in need of revamp which I believe is happening
T
T, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 December 2023
Great location and atmosphere. Live music was on but it was quiet in my room.
Kiyomi
Kiyomi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 December 2023
Join the party
We arrived late on a Saturday, no problem the pub was busy so found someone who came to check us in. The room was clean and nice to find somewhere with twin beds.
We quickly realised they would be better off with double glazed windows as you can hear everyone outside along with the music so that first night it was gone 3am till we finally got some sleep but 0630 someone was using a vacuum or a blender and it went on for ages.
The building is old and you can tell from pain peeling but it wasn’t an issue.
The location was brilliant and if you are there to join in with the drinking brilliant. Overall it wasn’t a bad stay.
Jessica
Jessica, 6-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
1 December 2023
The hotel was older than I expected, but the room was exactly what I expected. All of the staff were friendly & EXTREMELY helpful. We also liked the location in the "rocks" area.
Lloyd
Lloyd, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
12 November 2023
It was typical ye olde pub accommodation. Good value, great location, but a bit tired facilities wise
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
8 November 2023
We were very disappointed-the difference between the room photos and the reality were quite significant - stains on the carpet, no working light in the bathroom, no grate in the shower, the bath was dirty, paint peeling off window frames, a large portable air conditioning unit that was broken (the taped together parts at the back had come apart). The saving grace was clean sheets and towels and the proximity to the rocks.
Hugh
Hugh, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 November 2023
Emma
Emma, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2023
The location was excellent, we walk here with our luggage from a cruise ship, it was 4 blocks. It is close to light rail, ferries busses and the train system. good dining at the pub and close to other dining venues. Close to the Harbor bridge with good access. An elevator would be helpful, but we were assisted with getting our luggage to the third floor. I would be happy to stay there again.
Roger
Roger, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2023
Great location and atmosphere!
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
19 October 2023
Mattress was filthy and I didn’t stay
June
June, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 October 2023
The location of this Hotel is amazing. Right in The Rocks and walking distance to Circular Quay, it doesn’t get any better. The staff were friendly too.
Unfortunately though it is in dire need of some TLC. I believe they will be closed for renovations in 2024 which is very much needed.
The bathrooms are in poor condition, with paint peeling and mould. The showers are poor, with either no water pressure or they don't get hot at all.
The rooms were basic but comfortable. Overall, you get whay you pay for and for the price and a place to sleep, it met those requirements.
Julia
Julia, 1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair
15 October 2023
The walls all the paint is peeling off the tiles road damaged in the bathrooms hot water doesn't work properly Infested with mosquitoes
joseph
joseph, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
13 October 2023
Ronalie
Ronalie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2023
Staff were friendly. Very convenient location.
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2023
Convenient and close to harbour
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 October 2023
Another great stay. And, as always, great location.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
8 October 2023
Tracy-Lee
Tracy-Lee, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
7 October 2023
Property was different to the presented photos, air con in room was one of those portable ones with a broken tube, bed was terrible, pillows where terrible and room just looked unkept. But surrounding area was great and easy walking distance.