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The General Gordon

3.0 star property
Sydney hotel in Sydenham with bars/lounges and restaurant
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2 bars/lounges
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium Queen Room with Balcony | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
20 Swain St, Sydenham, NSW, 2044
  • Enmore Theatre
    3 min drive
  • King Street
    4 min drive
  • University of Sydney
    5 min drive
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Queen Room

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premium Queen Room with Balcony

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Queen Room with Balcony

Highlights

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible Queen Room

Highlights

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

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Exterior

Citadines Connect Sydney Airport

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1376)
The price is AU$210
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Citadines Connect Sydney Airport

About the area

Sydney

At The General Gordon you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Enmore Theatre and 3 km (1.9 mi) from King Street. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a lift. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Sydenham hotel include University of Sydney and Capitol Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Enmore Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University of Sydney - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Star Casino - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 12 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Sydenham Station - 1 min walk
  • Mascot Station - 3 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre & Hawke's Brewing Co. Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fraser Park Football Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Faros Bros Oyster Supplies - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ho's Bakery and Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The General Gordon

Sydney hotel in Sydenham with bars/lounges and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. The General Gordon also features an ATM and a lift.

This 3-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The General Gordon offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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

  • 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:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100 per stay

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

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The General Gordon?

The General Gordon offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 3 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The General Gordon on 16 Dec 2024 start from AU$229.00, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The General Gordon?

The closest beach to The General Gordon is Manly Beach (18.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The General Gordon?

No, The General Gordon does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The General Gordon?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The General Gordon's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The General Gordon?

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

Are pets allowed at The General Gordon?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The General Gordon Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 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

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Funky and modern accommodation. Great location with easy public transport and great food and bar area onsite. We loved our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No staff on site at checkout time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

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

John

Travelled with group
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
Nice quiet rooms. Excellent location, proximity to Marrickville.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

dale

Noise very loud.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top star General.
Booked because I wanted a non-chain hotel. The General Gordon packs a lot of charm and service into its walls. Sydenham train station is directly across the street, and it was a direct line to Circular Quay - just a great location. Quiet residential street otherwise. I would stay again and again if ever back in Sydney.
Taken from corner of train station opposite the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and well appointed. Awkward ensuite and no door to same
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a lovely stay. Great location right next to the train station, love the pub downstairs. Awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best accommodation for a Camerlot lounge show
Room was clean and comfortable and tastefully designed. Perfect place to stay when see a show at the Camerlot lounge
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Natarsha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and comfortable stay whilst visiting family in Marrickville. Super convenient next to the station, and so pleasantly surprised at how quiet the rooms were. We ate downstairs in teh bistro also, which has delicious food. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice restaurant and bar. Close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barend Frederik

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for travel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was right above the train station intersection and under the SYD flightpath. Room was so quiet. Maybe one or two planes could mutely be heard. Security was always wandering the facilities. Close to train station and walking distance to Marrickville. Staff was very accommodating. Thanks to the whole staff. I'll be back. Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Be great if there was a shelf in the shower- nowhere to put shampoos etc. wifi barely worked. And if there were light switches for the bed lamps, I certainly couldn’t find them
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good vibe to the hotel, great service and the dining in options are great! Bedrooms nice and clean, comfortable to stay in. Walking distance to local coffee shops and convenient stores.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was not the layout of what I had booked. Felt like a run of house small economy room rather than a deluxe queen, noting the bathroom was tiny obscure shaped wedged into the corner, and no shower door meant water was sprayed onto the toilet. Really disappointed noting there are no pictures of this room configuration, so it was not expected. The other reviews were deceiving, I won't stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality of the bed was okay but it's not really clean. It smells pretty weird. Overall it wasn't terrible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024