The General Gordon Hotel

20 Swain Street, Sydney, Australia - Close to public transport

Located 25 minutes on foot from Ice Zoo Sydney, the 4-star The General Gordon Hotel Sydney offers air-conditioned rooms 2.6 km from the Tempe Recreation Reserve. Wi-Fi is provided in public areas.

Location

You'll need 10-minute drive to Kingsford Smith airport. Cahill Park Playground, 2.5 km away, is definitely a must-see for family tourists in Sydney. The Sydenham Green is located in the immediate vicinity of The General. Sydenham train station is within a 700-metre distance of this hotel, and the University of Sydney is about 10 minutes away by car.

Rooms

The smoke-free hotel offers 8 rooms with coffee/tea making equipment, and such modern conveniences as free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Air-conditioned rooms at the property have carpeted floors. Bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower, also feature free toiletries and bath sheets for guests' extra comfort.

Food & Drinks

A lounge bar is available on site. Sample Swedish specialities at Ikea Tempe located in the vicinity of The General Gordon Hotel.

Why choose The General Gordon Hotel Sydney

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  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

  • On-site restaurant serving local cuisine

  • Air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities

  • Happy hour events at the bar

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • On-site Dining

  • No Smoking

  • Wheelchair access

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site Dining
  • No Smoking
  • Wheelchair access
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Property services

  • Security
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining options

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilet for disabled

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Smoke detectors
  • Key card access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 22:00
Check-out:
until 10:00

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From USD 133 per night
Check-in 16 Dec 2025
Check-out 17 Dec 2025
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Hotel with convenient access to Sydney's attractions, providing dining and leisure facilities

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20 Swain Street, Sydney, Australia

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    The General Gordon
    Check-in:
    from 14:00 until 22:00
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    until 10:00