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The General Gordon

★★★★·9.2/ 10Excellent
·Hotels
📍20 Swain Street · Sydney ↗
📞+61295571322
1 rooms· Check-in 2PM / out 10AM
Air conditioningFacilities for disabled guestsStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasAll 27 facilities +
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At The General Gordon, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Featured amenities include ATM/banking services and an elevator. 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. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Enmore Theatre - 2. 6 km / 1. 6 mi- King Street - 3 km / 1. 9 mi- University of Sydney - 3. 7 km / 2. 3 mi- Carriageworks - 4 km / 2. 5 mi- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - 4. 2 km / 2. 6 mi- University of Technology Sydney - 5. 7 km / 3. 5 mi- Crown Street - 6 km / 3. 7 mi- Market City - 6. 1 km / 3. 8 mi- Castlereagh Street - 6. 4 km / 4 mi- Metro Theatre - 6. 8 km / 4. 2 mi- Powerhouse Museum - 6. 8 km / 4. 2 mi- Hordern Pavilion - 7. 1 km / 4. 4 mi- State Theatre - 7. 3 km / 4. 5 mi- Capitol Theatre - 7. 4 km / 4. 6 mi- Royal Randwick Racecourse - 7. 5 km / 4. 7 mi. The nearest major airport is Sydney Airport (SYD) - 4. 7 km / 2. 9 mi With a stay at The General Gordon in Sydney (Sydenham), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hyde Park and University of Sydney. This hotel is 5. 1 mi (8. 2 km) from Star Casino and 5. 7 mi (9. 1 km) from White Bay Cruise Terminal.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 198 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-17

Guests praise the prime location near Sydenham Station, spacious renovated rooms, and effective soundproofing despite being above a pub. The on-site bistro receives high acclaim. Common complaints include the check-in process requiring passage through the bar, minor facility oversights like missing light switches or AC issues, and occasional cleaning lapses.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.2
Service9.1
Cleanliness9.1
Value9.0
Surroundings9.0
Facilities8.9
＋ PraisedPrime location & convenient transport · Spacious, clean & comfortable rooms · Excellent soundproofing · Friendly & helpful staff
－ ComplaintsBathroom layout issues (no door/poor drainage) · Inadequate blackout & missing bedside switches · Limited street parking availability · Occasional aircraft or equipment noise

KEYIdeal for travelers prioritizing transport and dining. Note the check-in involves passing through the pub; verify room amenities like AC and lighting beforehand.

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