The General Gordon

3.0 star property
Hotel in Sydney with bars/lounges and restaurant

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Restaurant
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
2 bars/lounges
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

Premium Queen Room with Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Star Casino - 9 min drive - 7.7 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
  • ‪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, such as 2 bars and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A lift, smoke-free property and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The General Gordon include thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate dining areas and mini fridges

Languages

English

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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 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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 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

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The General Gordon located?

Located in Sydenham, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Meriton Retail Precinct Mascot Central and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from University of Sydney. Enmore Theatre and King Street are also within 2 miles (3 km). Sydney Sydenham Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sydney Tempe Station is 18 minutes.

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The General Gordon Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 149 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very convenient and nice accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

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

Lovely hotel, nicely renovated, good restaurant. Only thing we didn’t like was dogs in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Tidy rooms and little or no noise from the pub and bistro below.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice room with en suite bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Great Pub good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Very Good and great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Fantastic room, very quiet, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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

Spotless room and the food at the bistro was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

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

10/10

GREAT FOR CAMELOT LOUNGE, EASY TO STAY THERE STAFF ARE GREAT
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great stay. Very close to Camelot Lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great location, nice room, good food in the pub, great price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10

Pleasant place to stay and very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

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

Close to airport Good food and convenience
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Awesome accommodation & location & public transport right outside the door! Superb
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Brand new, clean rooms. Modern fixtures
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Funky and modern accommodation. Great location with easy public transport and great food and bar area onsite. We loved our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Very close to airport, nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Friendly staff, lovely rooms and awesome location. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Great hotel would highly recommend it to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Friendly staff. Great convenient location to get to the city. Delicious food and cocktails downstairs. Nice clean new bathroom and comfy bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024