Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property
Art Deco Sydney hotel in Haymarket with a 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Front of property
Exterior
Serves lunch and dinner
Interior entrance
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Explore the area

Map
717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Capitol Theatre
    4 min walk
  • World Square Shopping Centre
    5 min walk
  • Hyde Park
    10 min walk
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    22 min drive

Room options

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Sydney

Great Southern Hotel Sydney places you in the centre of Sydney, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The buffet restaurant, 1903, is open for breakfast. Great Southern Bar is the hotel's own pub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Haymarket hotel include Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 4 min walk
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Town Hall - 11 min walk
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 11 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market City Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Khao Kang Maruay Thai restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Do Dee Paidang - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kura - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Art Deco Sydney hotel in Haymarket with a 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Great Southern Hotel Sydney also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 3.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 176 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers 176 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 20 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1,903
  • Great Southern Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 30
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 35

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
For bookings of 14 nights or more, guests will be required to change rooms so that the property can carry out preventative cleaning and maintenance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately AUD 20 for adults and from AUD 20 for children
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Great Southern
Great Southern
Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

As of 21 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Southern Hotel Sydney on 22 Dec 2024 start from AU$114.00, 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.

Is parking available at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

The closest beach to Great Southern Hotel Sydney is Manly Beach (13 km).

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors speak well of the cooked-to-order brekkie here! Offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

No, Great Southern Hotel Sydney does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Great Southern Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 918 out of 1919 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 751 out of 1919 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1919 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1919 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1919 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Toni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very close to central and the trams.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fair tarrif prices. Very nice staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Great location easy to get to , staff and amenities were very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You would think they could at least have bottled water in the fridge complermentery.the staff at reception had a bad attitude
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, nice bar, old fashioned phone near reception - it's got it all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed on the 2nd floor. Room was outdated and old. Mattress was uncomfortable and you could feel springs. Shower screen could use some upkeep. Room was noisy as you could hear others across hall, doors closing/shutting. Late into evening and early in the morning. This may have been because of a school group? staying there as well.
Stayed 0 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerald

lovely location, amenities suitable, rooms a bit dated and needing some touch up paint work on skirting boards and entry walls
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carmel

Location cleanliness and its history!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great nice and handy to central station and light rail. But breakfast started 7.30am we had to be at central by 7.30 am
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at an affordable price in the heart of Sydney. Rooms are outdated and the bed was a bit stiff, but honestly couldn’t fault the overall establishment. Had a great charm to it and the food was excellent. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter, San Remo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good , comfortable hotel close to transport and entertainments.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ben

Giid
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No issues with the property itself. Our room was clean and quiet. Staff at reception, dining and bar area were pleasant. We chose this venue for its proximity to the Capitol Theatre and easy walking access to transport connections at Central. Unfortunately, the location at the Haymarket end of George Street has long been a grungy area of the city with the presence of homeless people on the street and the litter left by passing revellers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good tram access - also still within walking distance of Central station for train connections.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cigarette smoke seeping into hotel common area from pokies room was unpleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was full of tiny flies, all over the vanity, shower, floor and walls. Bedroom had a couple as well. I ended up getting rid of around 30 of them myself. They have a clear problem with this as I also noticed in the bathrooms of the lobby downstairs. Other than that, bed was clean and comfortable. Aircon worked. It was nothing special but otherwise fine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient for all modes of transport and central to most things
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all good. will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Elaine, Banora Point

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paid the extra daily rate to have daily housekeeping but did not receive daily housekeeping. Most days, did not get toilet paper replenished. Had to either got down to reception and ask for toilet paper and cart it back to our room, or after the housekeeping staff had finished in our room - had to ask them in the corridor for toilet paper. Some days the beds were not made up - they just came in and emptied the 2 rubbish bins and replaced new towels in bathroom, but did not vacuum or make up beds., Used coffee cups were not cleaned.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy to Central station. Nice meal at the bar. Staff arranged a charging cord for my iPhone And they were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Roslyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great position to Asian food precinct. Very tired hallways and rooms. Considering the size of the room and lack of tea choices and not clean and uncomfortable pillows it was not good value. Beautiful foyer but was a pity this wasn’t consistent with the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024