Stayed in a twin room for 3 nights and found the hotel to be good for the price (especially in Sydney) and impressed with how clean the rooms were. The Location is good as close to the central station so easy to get around Sydney.

Stayed in a twin room for 3 nights, and this hotel was absolutely fine.

We arrived quite late after reception had closed, and the receptionist had phoned earlier in the day to give us instructions on how to get into the hotel and get our key out of the key safe. This all worked fine with no problems at all.

Room was an unusual shape (long and thin), but perfectly acceptable with twin beds, a large desk area, wardrobes, tea and coffee facilities and an extensive range of TV channels. Bathroom was very small, but certainly adequate. Hotel provided a guest laundry.

Location is good. It's in the CBD, very close to the Central railway station where you can both local subway trains and regional services to places like the Blue Mountains.

Stayed in this place because my favourite Sydney hotel, which is more centrally located, was full. While I would still go for my favourite hotel on future trips to Sydney, if it were again full then I would have no hesitation in staying here again as my second choice.

Not really a Hotel, seemed more like a renovated college dorm room. Room is pretty small area lighting is very poor. The bathroom is smaller than pictures posted could indicate. The toilet is right up against the side of the bathroom with no space to sit down, properly. Also note, you have to badge in & out to get in/out of the hotel after 9pm, there is no one at the front desk. Location close to Central railway--off the main street--close to China town. We were not able to adjust the air conditioner settings. According to the front desk the whole building is air-conditioned at the same temperature...no changes. Felt like we were going to catch a cold. After staying there for one night we cancelled our reservations & paid the extra one night cancellation fee (booked through check-in.com). Enjoy.

Looked at Sydney hotel prices [anyone know why Australian hotels are so expensive for what you get ?] read the Trip Advisor reviews on this one and booked on their web site.
Great to deal with, very friendly - room was fairly small but very clean & comfortable - really good value for money.
There's a full laundry room downstairs with washer, drier & iron - $3 each machine & iron is free.
Can park at the Mercur if like us you have a rental car.
Excellent breakfast at Wake Up ! - a little coffee bar just beyond the place where the buses stop, fresh fruit, yogurt & great coffee, and good Italian food for dinner at Sopranos, just east of the station..
Recomended to anyone who wants somewhere convenient & very good value in Sydney...