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The General Gordon

Property class: 3

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Restaurant
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Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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20 Swain St, Sydenham, NSW, 2044
  • Place, Marrickville Metro
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Factory Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Premium Queen Room with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room

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

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Accessible Queen Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

With a stay at The General Gordon in Sydney (Sydenham), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Sydney and Capitol Theatre. .This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Star Casino and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Circular Quay.

What's nearby

  • Marrickville Metro - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Factory Theatre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sydney Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Enmore Road - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Meriton Retail Precinct Mascot Central - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Sydenham Station - 1 min walk
  • Sydney Marrickville Station - 2 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪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
  • ‪Hudsons Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stitch Coffee - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The General Gordon

The General Gordon offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
At The General Gordon, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include ATM/banking services and an elevator.
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 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

The General Gordon Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 187 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SO convenient for train, and SO quiet, even though rooms are above the pub. And easy checkout- just dropping key at lift entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Convenient location, excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was inconvenient, as no car park at hotel, nice bar & cafe, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant place to stay and very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great pub
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to airport, nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient and nice accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel would highly recommend it to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room very comfortable and spacious. So convenient to be across from train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and the food at the bistro was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant atmosphere. Good food but a little pricey. Enjoyed sitting on the balcony sipping a drink. Huge shower head. Very hot water. Overall, FANTASTIC stay. Also, very convenient public transportation. Sydenham Train station across the street. Instead of taking expensive train to/from domestic or international airport, easy to use bus 420 to Mascot station then 358 to Sydenham. Cost was $1.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right next to the train station, super convenient for traveling about, also nice food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. You have to order room service at the bar and then bring it up to you however which could be something to note. However, the staff are really friendly and overall was a good experience. The TV connection in the room was a bit glitchy a shame specially during World Cup.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay at The General Gordon, so convenient and well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024