The General Gordon

3.0 star property
Sydney hotel in Sydenham with bars and a restaurant

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AED 604
AED 664 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 January 2025

Room options

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

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

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

Accessible Queen Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Swain St, Sydenham, NSW, 2044

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
  • Circular Quay - 11 min drive - 10.8 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

Hotel near University of Sydney
The General Gordon provides amenities like 2 bars and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The General Gordon feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate dining areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The General Gordon located?

Located in Sydenham, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Enmore Theatre, King Street, and University of Sydney. Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. Sydney Sydenham Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sydney Tempe Station is 18 minutes.

The General Gordon Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 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

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome accommodation & location & public transport right outside the door! Superb
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doesn’t feel like a pub stay. Beautiful room. Comfy bed quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled 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 traveler
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