The Fiddler in Sydney's Rouse Hill ushered in a new era of hospitality on Friday with the opening of the latest Mercure Hotel.

The Hon. Alex Hawke MP, member for Mitchell, officially opened the 78-room venue alongside CEO of Lewis Land Group, Chris Calvert and Accor’s Pacific Chief Operating Officer, Simon McGrath (AO).

Owned by the Lewis Land Group, The Fiddler hotel precinct is a major dining and entertainment hub, with a the 19th-century pub as its centrepiece.

At a glance: 

• The Mercure Sydney Rouse Hill has officially opened its doors following a plaque unveiling ceremony last Friday.
• Mercure Sydney Rouse Hill boasts 78 modern guest rooms, including a mix of Deluxe Rooms, Family Rooms, and Suites.
• Other features include a fitness centre and swimming pool.

The site underwent a major redevelopment in 2010 and has been transformed into an award-winning outdoor venue for casual dining and events.

Lewis Land Group CEO Chris Calvert said the new Mercure Hotel was set to become a destination of choice for business travellers, corporates, sporting groups and families looking for convenient, contemporary accommodation at a great price in Sydney’s growth corridor of the city’s north west.

“We are thrilled to be officially opening The Mercure Sydney Rouse Hill, which combined with our existing Fiddler Hotel food, beverage and entertainment offer, is a highly complementary fit, and positions us as the premier 'Play and Stay' venue in Western Sydney," he said.

"We have recently expanded the conference and business facilities within the Fiddler to ensure that we meet the requirements of the local and business community.

"The Mercure Sydney Rouse Hill provides us with the accommodation component that completes the offer for both our leisure, and business clientele.”

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Source: Mercure Sydney Rouse Hill

The hotel features a fitness centre and swimming pool and complements The Fiddler’s existing entertainment precinct which boasts a wide choice of a la carte dining and beverage options, as well as new conference and business facilities. 

Designed by Architect Mostaghim & Associates, Mercure Sydney Rouse Hill hotel boasts 78 modern guest rooms, including a mix of Deluxe Rooms, Family Rooms, Suites and four rooms catering to guests with reduced mobility, spread over four floors.

Accor's Chief Operating Officer for the Pacific, Simon McGrath, said the long-term vision of this site was forward thinking in this burgeoning area of Western Sydney.

“Our 4.5million loyalty members are looking for a modern, dynamic product like the Mercure Sydney Rouse Hill, which is evident in the strong demand for forward bookings already showing for 2020," he said.

“The Lewis Land Group should be very proud of the long-term investment they have made into the future of tourism in Western Sydney, and we look forward to enjoying a successful partnership together."

Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne, said it was "wonderful" to see big businesses taking steps to call The Hills Shire home.

“Welcoming businesses such as Mercure to the Sydney Hills has a very positive impact on our community, resulting in an uplift in tourism, a boost to our local economy and more jobs for our residents.

“There is also so much for Mercure guests to see, do and enjoy here.

"With the Sydney Metro up and running, our wonderful shopping precincts and the new Pioneer Theatre are easily accessible and make for a great day out."

Click here for more information about the Mercure Sydney Rouse Hill.

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