About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The General Gordon in Sydenham offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Each room includes a seating area, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner, alongside a bar offering cocktails. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, providing connectivity for all visitors. Convenient Location: Located 3.7 mi from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, the hotel is close to Central Station Sydney (4.3 mi) and the Australian National Maritime Museum (5 mi). Nearby attractions include the Sydney Opera House and Hyde Park Barracks Museum, each within 6.2 mi. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can engage in kayaking or canoeing in the surrounding area, offering active experiences. The hotel staff provide excellent service support, enhancing the overall stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sharon
    Australia Australia
    The rooms were beautifully appointed and very clean. Very handy to train station easy to get to the city, circular quay and home bush stadium. 15 minutes drive to the airport.
  • Guig
    Thailand Thailand
    Location to the train station New rooms with beautiful fittings and bedding Restaurant downstairs for easy access
  • Rafael
    Colombia Colombia
    All. Very nice place. Clean , quiet a peace. Staff. Very kind and very professional. In general the place is very well
  • Erik
    United States United States
    *The rooms were clean and spacious *Good value for money *The pub on the property served excellent food and one didn't hear any noise from the pub, train station, or airplanes flying overhead while in the room *2 minute walk to the train...
  • Ray
    Australia Australia
    The room was just beautiful awesome finishes and super comfortable
  • Laura
    Australia Australia
    Very comfy, clean and modern room. Super convenient location across the road from the station. I was concerned it would be loud being on such a busy crossroad and on the railway line, but I couldn’t hear anything. Would definitely stay again!
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    I loved how silent the rooms were compared to how loud the bar was on a Friday night.
  • Chris
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Convenient location for our stay. Room was very comfortable. Considering the hotel is under the flight path, the sound proofing was exceptional and you could hardly hear the planes and couldn’t hear the traffic or trains right outside. The one...
  • Jo-ann
    Australia Australia
    Despite being close to the airport, we could not hear planes from our room. Our room was stylishly fitted out in dark green and white. Although an old building the room was fresh and appealing. Food in the pub downstairs was very good.
  • Greg
    Australia Australia
    Bistro has a good selection of meals. Less than 2 minute walk to train station. Comfortable clean room.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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