The General Gordon

3.0 star property
Hotel in Sydney with bars and a restaurant

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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
The current price is AED 1,071
AED 1,178 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov

Room options

Premium Queen Room with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

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

Deluxe Queen Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

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

Accessible Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

About the neighborhood

Map
20 Swain St, Sydenham, NSW, 2044

What's nearby

  • Enmore Theatre - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • University of Sydney - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Star Casino - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Circular Quay - 10 min drive - 9.2 km

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 and Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre & Hawke's Brewing Co. Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Baba's Place - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The General Gordon

Hotel near Hyde Park
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

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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 transportation

  • No onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Carriageworks and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km). Sydney Sydenham Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sydney Tempe Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

The General Gordon Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very clean. Location was very close to the train station and international airport terminal. Guest should know that there is no one on duty before 10am. We needed to call a taxi and no one to help as we were from the states and did not have service. This was the only down fall but overall it was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Greg

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

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

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

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

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was recently renovated. It’s an excellent Reno with great finishes. Club downstairs was fantastic, great meals and excellent vibe. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barend Frederik

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very friendly staff. Class to all Marrickville attractions including the Factory Theatre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new, clean rooms. Modern fixtures
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Refurbished to a high quality, clean, comfortable, excellent value. Pleasant eating and bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
SO quiet, even though rooms are above the pub, Sydenham station is opposite, and under flight path.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What an outstanding "Pub" room, felt more like a boutique hotel. Its a little pricey but well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought a pub hotel would be loud & also the train station, but it was great, quiet, comfortable and convenient. I’d definitely recommend The General Gordon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good bang for the buck. Not in a touristy area, Seemed like an authentic neighborhood with real Australians going about their business.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room and nice new bathroom. Although it’s above a pub, on a Friday night it was still very quiet in the room. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful, clean and comfortable. There was a balcony with a view and it was easy walking distance from a lot of facilities including a major train station. Staff were helpful, and there is a restaurant on site. Parking is limited, but there are options available that don't mean moving your car too often. It is very close to the airport, which is convenient, but noisy. We slept through it beautifully though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very convenient. Quiet inside, which is good because it is right under the flight zone. Outside it is almost deafening but inside I didn't even notice it. Food at the bistro downstairs is yummy. Lost of vegan options. No parking on site, but was able to find some in the nearby area. Not great during the day though as there is tight restrictions, best to leave the car home and catch the speedy train to Sydenham instead.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Barend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There is no one at check-in counter, no bell or no phone to catch the staff. We just needed to wait until someone notice. If you don’t have enough staff, you should put something which I can reach to the staff. Room was clean and nice tidy. Good point to having a choice of pillows. But there is no door for the bathroom…..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025