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The General Gordon

3.0 star property
This vibrant Sydenham hotel welcomes travelers with a staff that knows how to make a visit memorable, creating a place that feels both exciting and comfortable.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Premium Queen Room with Balcony

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

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

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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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Accessible Queen Room

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

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
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydenham, a neighborhood in Sydney, is home to The General Gordon. Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Luna Park Sydney. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sydney Cricket Ground or Accor Stadium.
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20 Swain St, Sydenham, NSW, 2044

What's nearby

  • Marrickville Metro - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sydney Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Meriton Retail Precinct Mascot Central - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Enmore Theatre - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • King Street - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Sydenham Station - 1 min walk
  • Wolli Creek Station - 4 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪General Gordon Hotel - ‬1 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:
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and an elevator
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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 2 mi (3 km) of Sydney Park, Enmore Theatre, and King Street. University of Sydney and Carriageworks 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

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only is the General Gordon in a super convenient and quit location, the pub and beer garden below go off. Aside from the location and vibes, the rooms are spacious, quaintly styled, and the bathrooms are stunning with a fresh renovation. On-top of it all the beds are consistently comfy and the process for checking in and out couldnt be easier. Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with lots of space, surprisingly quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

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

Meredith

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

Sylvia

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

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Pub good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in staff were very friendly and the room was comfortable and quiet. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

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

Andrew

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

Daniel

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

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with en suite bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

Barbara

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

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vibrant, character-filled pub accommodation with gorgeous styling in the room. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I enjoyed our one night stay at General Gordon. The rooms were well decorated, clean and spacious. Parking was a hassle but this is inner suburban Sydney. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a perfect location for us to fly in from country NSW, $30 cab fare between airport & motel, walk to and from a concert at the Factory Theatre, then fly home in the morning. A quick trip but everything was well up to standard and we'll definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet rooms. Excellent location, proximity to Marrickville.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfortable and safe accommodation and friendly helpful staff Parking a problem because of council roadworks happening right next to hotel so not their fault
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025