Great Southern Hotel Sydney
About this property
Great Southern Hotel is located in a historic 19th-century building in the heart of Sydney CBD (Central Business District), just 5 minutes’ walk from Central Station. Air conditioning is standard in all rooms. Located next to Chinatown, the hotel features a restaurant and a bar. The Great Southern Hotel Sydney is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Capitol Theater, and 10 minutes’ walk from the famous Queen Victoria Building. Darling Harbor is a 15-minute walk away. All smoke-free standard rooms have a refrigerator, tea/coffee maker and work desk. Each room has a bathroom with a hairdryer and guest toiletries. The hotel offers a 24-hour reception desk and a guest laundry. The tour desk can provide sightseeing advice and help guests with travel arrangements. A hot breakfast is available for an additional charge. The privately owned Great Southern Bar offers a range of traditional 'pub-style' dishes for lunch and dinner.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Laila
Australia“Everything. Except breakfast lounge and breakfast.” - Diana Australia“Close to light rail & Central station. Very close to Chinatown. So many restaurants close to the hotel.”
Rainchook Australia“check in check out and room supplies as needed....always enjoy the breakfast”- Caroline Australia“Fast check in & check out; close to the light rail, comfortable room; reasonably priced good quality meals.”
- Khanittha Australia“Very clean and comfortable room, staff very friendly and helpful.”
- Kathlyn
Ireland“The location was ideal for a weekend in Sydney. The room was comfortable and the bar downstairs was decent.” - Stephanie
New Zealand“The location was ideal, with a light rail stop right outside, hundreds of great food options, and only a block from the train station. The room was very comfortable and amazing value for money” - Richard Australia“I always stay @ this wonderful Art Deco inspired Hotel. So convenient & 2 mins from Central station/trams.”
- Amy
United States“The location was GREAT! Very easy access to public transportation., and you are only a couple of stops from Circular Quay, where Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge are located. You are surrounded by great restaurants and we ate a...” - Richard Australia“We stay @ this wonderful Art Deco inspired hotel EVERY visit to Sydney! Its 2 mins walk from Central Station (we travel from Newcastle), & Tram just nearby to all Sydney has on offer! The staff are EXCELLENT! Beds are SOOOO comfortable! &...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant 1903
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsGluten-free
Amenities of Great Southern Hotel Sydney
Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 45 per day.
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
- English
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.
We would like to inform you that we now offer express check-in and check out to our guests via kiosks in the hotel lobby. Please feel free to ask our friendly staff upon arrival if you need assistance.
You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check in. This credit card and photo ID must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation. If the booking has been made in a different name to the guest’s name on arrival, an authorization form will need to be completed.
Please note that there is a nonrefundable 2.0% credit card fee when you pay with a Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB or UnionPay credit card.
Early check in is available for an additional AUD $30.00 (subject to room availability after 10.00am).
Late Check Out is available for an additional AUD $35.00 (until 1 pm). Please notify reception by 10:00 am on your check out date if you require a late check out.
Please note the covered parking has a height restriction of 5.9 feet.
Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Failure to comply with property policies may result in the eviction of guests and the loss of any deposits or payments made.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.
Air conditioning: set between 21 to 24 degrees
Please be aware our breakfast trading hours are from 7:30am to 10:00am (Monday – Sunday). We offer our Great Sunrise Breakfast (One Serve of Hot Plated Breakfast: bacon, eggs, sausages, hash browns, mushrooms & baked beans, plus help yourself to toast, cereal, canned fruit, yogurt, pancakes, coffee, tea and juice – No refills) at AUD $21.00 per person (served between 07:30 am to 10:00 am daily).
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
