Mercure Parramatta Hotel Shuttles

A popular business stay due to its close access to Camelia Train Station as well as the sprawling riverside beauty of Western Sydney University, Mercure Sydney Parramatta offers the priceless opportunity to enjoy Sydney’s lesser-seen Parramatta neighborhood, an area known for its trendy university cafes and historic 18th-century architecture. Each room at the hotel includes simple work desks and single-person seating areas, while executive suites add extra living and dining areas. Other perks include an outdoor pool and wake-up calls from the lobby, although Wi-Fi and conference rooms are only available for a fee. Unwind with the hotel’s spa area when you get the chance as well, also kicking back with appetizers from a breezy terrace restaurant. With at least an hour’s drive to Sydney Airport, ride arrangements should be taken care of ahead of time, either with private lifts like sedans and SUVs or convenient meet-and-greet services such as stretched limousines, local personal drivers and taxis.

Kick back without traveling too far by taking advantage of what’s right in front of you, whether that means taking a walk through the colonial-era exhibits at Elizabeth Farm or trying your luck at the exhilarating Rosehill Gardens racecourse. Westfield Parramatta is the main shopping mall for the area, offering various tiers of mostly name-brand shops as well as a handful of local vendors in the central kiosk areas, with North Parramatta offering a few other landmarks across the intersecting Parramatta River. Those looking for some entertainment should continue to hang out on the north side, looking forward to long walks on the Parramatta River Walk after the many performances held at either of Riverside Theatre’s three stages. For something more authentic, spend the evening talking over whatever at casual restaurants like 350 Restaurant & Lounge and River Canyon Restaurant.