MERCANTILE HOTEL, Sydney

The Mercantile Hotel offers 11 boutique rooms in The Rocks district. Each room has a private ensuite (some rooms offer shared bathrooms) and includes heritage features, free high-speed Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, air conditioning, and tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms are located above the pub and provide a character-filled base for exploring Sydney. Some rooms have spa baths.

The hotel is home to the longest-running Irish pub in Australia. The onsite restaurant serves Irish cuisine, daily food and drink specials, and a happy hour. Breakfast is available at the nearby '4 Doors Down' cafe. Popular dishes include the shamrock pie, steak and chips, and calamari. The pub also offers a selection of beers and wines.

The pub features regular live music, including traditional Irish bands, DJs, and drag queen performances. Guests can also enjoy evening entertainment, darts, and happy hour specials. Despite the lively pub downstairs, many guests find the accommodation quiet enough for sleep.

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Circular Quay and the Museum of Contemporary Art are 10 minutes away on foot. The Rocks markets operate right outside the door on weekends. Public transport links include Circular Quay station (10-minute walk) and light rail stops nearby.

Services include an airport shuttle, free high-speed Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, baggage storage, and meeting/banquet facilities. The hotel has safety features such as smoke detectors, CCTV, and a security alarm. The staff are noted for carrying luggage up the stairs and providing friendly assistance.