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The General Gordon

3.0 star property
Hotel in Sydney with bars/lounges and restaurant

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Restaurant
Exterior
2 bars/lounges
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Located in the heart of Sydenham, The General Gordon creates a warm atmosphere throughout its property. Guests can enjoy two distinct bars and a restaurant on site. Each room provides WiFi connectivity, and the hotel's elevator ensures easy access to all floors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is £81
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept

Room options

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Deluxe Queen Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Queen Room with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Accessible Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
20 Swain St, Sydenham, NSW, 2044

What's nearby

  • Enmore Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • University of Sydney - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Star Casino - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Circular Quay - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Sydenham Station - 1 min walk
  • Wolli Creek Station - 4 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪General Gordon Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ho's Bakery & Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Faros Bros Oyster Supplies - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Baba's Place - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The General Gordon

Hotel near Hyde Park
The General Gordon provides amenities, such as 2 bars and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free property and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The General Gordon include thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate dining areas and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

The General Gordon Hotel
The General Gordon Sydenham
The General Gordon Hotel Sydenham

Frequently asked questions

Is The General Gordon pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The General Gordon?

As of 29 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The General Gordon on 11 Sept 2025 start from £81.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The General Gordon?

The General Gordon doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The General Gordon?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The General Gordon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The General Gordon located?

Located in Sydenham, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Enmore Theatre, King Street and University of Sydney. Carriageworks and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km). Sydney Sydenham Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sydney Tempe Station is 18 minutes.

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The General Gordon Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 157 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern, good location and quiet even though it is a pub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Amenities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka Po Polly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient and nice accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankur

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always my go to place during visit in Sydney
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the value and overall condition of the pub. It's well looked after, clean and is in an excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in staff were very friendly and the room was comfortable and quiet. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Pub good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocasta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, nicely renovated, good restaurant. Only thing we didn’t like was dogs in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room, very quiet, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy rooms and little or no noise from the pub and bistro below.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with en suite bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Room had obviously been remodeled recently and it was great! Also, you can come and go from the accomodation without having to go through the bistro/ bar. Very convenient location directly across from train station and close to variety of food outlets!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and the food at the bistro was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris O

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Good and great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I enjoyed our one night stay at General Gordon. The rooms were well decorated, clean and spacious. Parking was a hassle but this is inner suburban Sydney. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant place to stay and very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room, good food in the pub, great price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a perfect location for us to fly in from country NSW, $30 cab fare between airport & motel, walk to and from a concert at the Factory Theatre, then fly home in the morning. A quick trip but everything was well up to standard and we'll definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ming Shun Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to airport, nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome all round hotel.

Friendly staff, lovely rooms and awesome location. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT FOR CAMELOT LOUNGE, EASY TO STAY THERE STAFF ARE GREAT
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel would highly recommend it to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Very close to Camelot Lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport Good food and convenience
Stayed 1 night in May 2024