Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews of Mercure Newcastle

4 out of 5
Mercure Newcastle
Corner Of King And Steel Streets, Newcastle West, NSW

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 242 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1001 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property and will definitely be staying again. Very friendly staff and very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Charlotte on 15 Mar 2024
Hi Matthew, Thank you for your review. We are very glad to see you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Yujin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall was good!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Karen on 17 Feb 2024
Hi YujinThanks for your comments

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property. Close to honeysuckle dining opportunities and clean and comfortable space
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Mercure Newcastle on 1 Feb 2024
Hi Michael, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Best Wishes, Mercure Newcastle

2/10 Terrible

Beth

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was noisy. The bathroom old and not well maintained. When draining the bath the bath water came out floor waste and soaked the carpet. The staff were helpful but not a good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Charlotte on 17 Jan 2024
Hi Beth, Thank you for your review. I am sorry to hear about your negative experience at our property. I apologise for the events you experienced. This is not our usual standard we hold ourselves to. We hope to welcome you back to show you our usual standard.

2/10 Terrible

Barry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we went to our room they had the wrong room type, we booked a king and they gave us a King. They did change it, but the room was below average. We ordered room service bacon and eggs rolls with nothing but BBQ sauce, no cheese etc. I had to repeat my order at least 5 times for the young lady to understand. Then they turned up with cheese!! We sent them back and cancelled the order. At checkout the young lady tried to blame me for the stuff up with breakfast and said none of the staff wanted to be there because it was New Years Day. Well I never complain or write reviews, but this is the worst explanation or thing I have ever heard. Then she charged me $16 for parking and we were not even parked in the secure car park. She refused to remove the parking fee and said I should be thankful anyone even turned up for work. Wow a truly terrible experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Charlotte on 5 Jan 2024
Hi Barry, We apologise sincerely for this This is not the standard of service we aim for, and we are extremely sorry about your experience. I have reimbursed you for your parking fee. I will also discuss these matters with our staff also, as your feedback s critical in helping our hotel improve. We hope to have you stay again so we can show you the standard of service we do deliver.

2/10 Terrible

Richa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Charlotte on 13 Jan 2024
Hi Richa, Thanks for your review. We are sorry to hear of your negative experience with us. We hope to welcome you back to our property one day, and show you, our improvements.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Charlotte on 31 Dec 2023
Hi Michelle, Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

julie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Charlotte on 31 Dec 2023
Hi Julie, Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay comfortable sleep
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Charlotte on 31 Dec 2023
Hi Grant, Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again soon.

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Could only get channel 7 on the tv and no one to fix it and loud noise in roof
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Charlotte on 31 Dec 2023
Hi Elizabeth, We are sorry to hear of you experience here. Our TV's do have Chromecast where you are able to use your mobile device and any streaming serviced, such as 9now, and watch anything you like on the TV. We apologise for any inconvenience.

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not guaranteed a parking spot on sight. Stayed on 40° day rooms air con wasnt on upon arrival room was very stuffy and hot had to turn it on and leave. Shower bath didnt drain well when having a shower, water started to fill the bath tub, bathroom wasnt to standard hair in bath etc.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Charlotte on 31 Dec 2023
Hi Sarah, Thank you for your review. We apologise for any inconvenience the things you have mentioned in your review. Our parking is limited, and we are unable to guarantee any spots prior to arrival unfortunately. We hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Charlotte on 31 Dec 2023
Hi Darren, Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The street noise and a band playing at night but the staff and facilities were great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Charlotte on 31 Dec 2023
Hi Eric, Thank you for your review. Being located in the city centre does mean there is some noise at times. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Emily - Assistant Manager on 13 Nov 2023
Hello,Thank you for your review, we're so glad you had an enjoyable stay with us and hope to welcome you back to Mercure Newcastle in the future.Kind regards,

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Emily - Assistant Manager on 13 Nov 2023
Hi James,I'm so glad you had an enjoyable stay with us.We hope to welcome you back to Mercure Newcastle in the future.Kind regards,

2/10 Terrible

Jude

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old, a refurb is needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Lola on 7 Nov 2023
Hi Jude,We appreciate your review. We take everything into consideration.Warm regards,

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pool has no water in it. Pool is advertised on the website. So that was a disappointment for my 7 yr old
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Lola on 7 Nov 2023
Hi Ryan,Thank you for your review. Apologies for the inconvenience. We've made sure the guests receive an email about the pool being under maintenance at the moment. It's expected to be finished in two weeks. Hope to see you here again.Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Emily - Assistant Manager on 13 Nov 2023
Hi Paul,I'm so glad you had an excellent stay with us.We look forward to welcoming you back to Mercure Newcastle in the future.Kind regards,

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location but bathroom could be cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Lola on 2 Nov 2023
Hi Catherine,We appreciate your review. I have notified housekeeping about your review on the bathroom and will ensure the cleanliness is improved.Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Lola on 2 Nov 2023
Thank you for your review Anthony.Warm regards,

6/10 Okay

JUSTINE

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Emily - Assistant Manager on 13 Nov 2023
Hi Justine,I'm so glad you had an enjoyable stay with us.We hope to welcome you back to Mercure Newcastle in the future.Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Jus

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Emily - Assistant Manager on 13 Nov 2023
Hi Jus,I'm so glad you had an enjoyable stay with us.We look forward to welcoming you back to Mercure Newcastle in the future.Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Marg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing, friendly check in/out. Clean room with comphy bed and easy availability of parking. It was good a situation that occurred in an alternate room was handled promptly and professionally for all. Very much appreciated. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Lola on 11 Oct 2023
Hi Marg,Thank you so much for your positive review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.Warm regards,

6/10 Okay

Ged

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff. Noisy street & night club across road
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Lola on 11 Oct 2023
Hi Ged,Thank you for your review. We apologise for the inconvenience. We hope to see you again.Warm regards,

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy all night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Lola on 11 Oct 2023
Hi Kevin,We appreciate your review and we are sorry for the inconvenience. We hope to see you again soon.Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worked perfectly well for our one night quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Lola on 25 Sept 2023
Hi Greg,Thanks so much for your review. Hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Shyam

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Lola on 25 Sept 2023
Hi Shyam,Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again soon.

4/10 Poor

Jason

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Lola on 18 Sept 2023
Hi Jason,Thanks for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was very spacious, well appointed and great for staying more than one night. The room was very clean and comfortable, with everything I needed. While the Mercure might be getting a little dated (they are renovating), it is still a great place to rest your head and see Newcastle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Lola on 18 Sept 2023
Hi Susan,Thanks for the great review. We can't wait for all the renovations to be finished. Look forward to seeing you again soon.

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Indian/cigarette aroma
Rooms are run down and my room had a strange smell of Indian food mixed with cigarettes. The buffet breakfast was a positive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Lola on 18 Sept 2023
Hi Andrew,Please accept our apologies regarding the smell from previous guests. We have advised housekeeping to ensure the rooms are correctly aired.

4/10 Poor

Katie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very outdated facilities, especially the bathroom. Filthy windows. Very noisy on King St, could hear everything in the room next door. Noisy air con. Not worth the price. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Lola on 18 Sept 2023
Dear Katie,Thanks for your review.

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and comfortable bed . The Escovedo in the building site behind the hotel, starting up and moving soil around at 10.30 PM was very difficult to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Lola on 18 Sept 2023
Hi James,Please accept our apologise for this. We have contacted the building site to ensure no more nightwork is being done.

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable accommodation. A lovely walk along the water to Honeysuckle Park, bars and eateries. The only downside is the nightclub and road noise if facing the corner of King street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Emily - Assistant Manager on 23 Aug 2023
Hi Fiona,Thanks very much for your review. I'm so glad that you had a lovely stay with us and so sorry about the noise. If you stay again please make sure you ask for a room on the quiet side of the building.We look forward to seeing you again.Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Kwing

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Emily - Assistant Manager on 23 Aug 2023
Hi Kwing,Thanks for your fantastic review! We look forward to welcoming you back to Mercure Newcastle in the future.Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Candice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled a bit mouldy. Was comfortable and adequate for the stay. Not spectacular. Expect slightly better for a 4 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Emily - Assistant Manager on 23 Aug 2023
Hi Candice,Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry that you found the room to smell a bit mouldy, I'll be passing this onto our housekeeping manager. We hope to welcome you back to Mercure Newcastle in the future.Kind regards,

6/10 Okay

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Lola on 18 Sept 2023
Hi Steven,Thanks for your review.

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Average for the price charged
Bed was very comfortable, room average. They hit you up for $16 parking in an overcrowded car park which should be included in the overpriced room rate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Charlotte on 23 Jul 2023
Hi Wendy!Thanks so much for your review. We appreciate your feedback greatly.

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pub music was soo loud and road noise
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Charlotte on 23 Jul 2023
Hi Elizabeth!Thanks so much for your review. We apologise for the noise our neighbours made. Being located in the central part of a city makes for lots of neighbours! We greatly appreciate you for taking the time to help us improve.

2/10 Terrible

Rick

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front of house staff were great. However the room condition was terrible, paint peeling off tiles in the bathroom area, air conditioner not functioning correctly.... The worst was that when we woke in the morning we found a used "sex toy" in the foot of the bed, clearly indicating that the bed had obviously not been changed. We were offered free parking to the value of a whopping $16. Pretty poor for the quality of the stay and the price we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Birendra

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Ciara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and well presented. Staff we friendly and helpful. However, the noise during the night was loud. There was a constant noise that sounded like a motor which was too loud to sleep. The fire alarm light would flash at random times during the night. Not possible to get to sleep and then you add in the road noise - unfortunately not the place to stay in Newcastle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Charlotte on 23 Jul 2023
Hi Ciara!Thanks so much for your review! We apologise for the noise you experienced. We appreciate you for taking the time to help us improve and we will pass this information on to the relevant departments.

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel. Great service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Charlotte on 23 Jul 2023
Hi Bradley!Thanks so much for your review! We hope to see you again soon :)

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient for some time in the city. The price was reasonable and facilities good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Charlotte on 23 Jul 2023
Hi Peter!Thanks so much for your review! We are glad to hear of your positive experience and we hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Charlotte on 23 Jul 2023
Hi Dorothy! Thanks so much for your review! We hope to see you again soon :)

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was lovely, air conditioning unit was making a strange sound through the night which made sleeping a challenge but eventually able to sleep. Bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Charlotte on 23 Jul 2023
Hi Rhonda!Thanks so much for your review! We apologise for the noise the air conditioning unit made. We have passed this information on to the relevant department.

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Charlotte on 23 Jul 2023
Hi Dorothy!Great to see another amazing review! Thanks for taking the time to give us feedback, it is much appreciated.

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I felt the property was ‘tired’. The bathroom wasn’t clean and felt old. Noisy banging doors all night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Charlotte on 23 Jul 2023
Hi Nicole!Thanks so much for your review. Your feedback helps us improve and grow, so we appreciate you for taking the time to help us. We are undergoing refurbishments at the property currently.

6/10 Okay

Bill

Travelled with partner
Stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Refrigerator wasn’t cleared of previous guests cold goods. There was only one bath towel. No bath wash or soap and no NRL access on TV in the bar area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023