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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
Restaurant
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium Queen Room with Balcony | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

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
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Laptop workspace
  • 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
  • University of Sydney - 5 min drive
  • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Star Casino - 11 min drive
  • Circular Quay - 11 min drive

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

Hotel near University of Sydney
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:
  • Smoke-free property, ATM/banking services 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

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)

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

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

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

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 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The General Gordon on 25 Mar 2025 start from AU$199.00, 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.

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 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Meriton Retail Precinct Mascot Central and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from University of Sydney. Enmore Theatre and King Street are also within 2 miles (3 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. 104 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 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

Christopher

Fantastic room, very quiet, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Spotless room and the food at the bistro was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Awesome accommodation & location & public transport right outside the door! Superb
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Great little find just outside the city
Friendly staff. Great convenient location to get to the city. Delicious food and cocktails downstairs. Nice clean new bathroom and comfy bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

GREAT FOR CAMELOT LOUNGE, EASY TO STAY THERE STAFF ARE GREAT
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynelle

Great stay. Very close to Camelot Lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Close to airport Good food and convenience
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Great location, nice room, good food in the pub, great price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Clean, check in average, no parking was a drawback
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Pleasant place to stay and very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

My second stay at The General Gordon, so convenient and well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Great hotel would highly recommend it to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Great location,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ming Shun Vincent

Very close to airport, nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

K

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

Barbara

Had a wonderful stay, staff were lovely and the room was very comfortable, loved the balcony, a great pub!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thom

A nice restaurant and bar. Close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

So central to train, so quiet above the pub. And key drop at the lift means no chasing staff to check out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barend Frederik

Great for travel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

K

Vibrant, character-filled pub accommodation with gorgeous styling in the room. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Qiming

Right next to the train station, super convenient for traveling about, also nice food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Beautiful boutique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0