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The General Gordon

3.0 star property

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels
2 bars/lounges
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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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20 Swain St, Sydenham, NSW, 2044
  • Place, Marrickville Metro
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Enmore Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium Queen Room with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Accessible Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The General Gordon

Hotel in Sydney with bars/lounges and restaurant
A restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and ATM/banking services are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free.
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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The General Gordon. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Sydney Park. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 bars and a restaurant are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include a lift and an ATM
  • 11 minutes by car from Star Casino and 11 minutes from Circular Quay
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.

The General Gordon has a restaurant on site.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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

The General Gordon Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 173 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

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff excellent, very handy for rail station opposite. No breakfast available, but bakery nearby. Pub very noisy in the evenings, but rooms were quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very lovely experience, Staff very efficient, food was great, lovely new decor and atmosphere. Room was clean, comfy and quiet with the double glazed windows. Have already recommended to many friends
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place to be close to the airport.

Fantastic hotel in the perfect location for a quick trip to the airport. Hotel meal and drinks were wonderful. Rooms are clean and comfortable. A great find - will choose here every time over the more expensive hotels near the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place to stay for where we needed to be net family. Rooms are great. And the meals and atmosphere is n the pub is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Amenities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

Excellent customer service.The room was superb.They should please add body cream to their collection of shampoo, conditioner and shower gel.Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern, good location and quiet even though it is a pub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
While this is outside of their control, they are directly under the flight path to Sydney airports major runway. There is a curfew in place from 11 pm to 6 am but at 6:01 you will hear planes landing, being so close to the runway, and they will wake you up. Ended up buying ear plugs to sleep past 6am. The room was in good condition, nice comfy bed, and even though it is above a pub, did not hear anything from the below pub. Friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris O

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great meal, good price, nice room, great cleanliness, and the room was extremely quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the value and overall condition of the pub. It's well looked after, clean and is in an excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barend

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Ankur

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always my go to place during visit in Sydney
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris O

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Good and great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocasta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, nicely renovated, good restaurant. Only thing we didn’t like was dogs in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025