The General Gordon, Sydney ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

20 Swain Street, Sydney, Australia, 2044

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Room Balcony

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Queen Room Disability Access

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Sydney 6.2 km

Airports

Kingsford Smith (SYD) 4.9 km

Wollongong (WOL) 92.5 km

Train

Sydenham Station100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spotless Comfort

“The room was impeccably clean and spacious, providing a comfortable retreat after a long day.” view full review

Delicious Dining

“The pub on-site served fantastic meals, and I appreciated the peaceful ambiance despite its proximity.” view full review

Awesome Entertainment

“Having great satellite TV options made my evenings enjoyable with plenty of channels to choose from.” view full review

Upgraded Amenities

“The private balconies added a lovely touch, perfect for relaxation and enjoying the fresh air.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

20 Swain Street, Sydney, Australia, 2044

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20 Swain Street, Sydney, Australia, 2044

City landmarks

Mary Street

Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre

830 m

886-896 Princes Hwy

Harry's Cafe de Wheels

1.4 km

St Peters NSW 2044

Camdenville Park

890 m

Unwins Bridge Rd

Tillman Park

930 m

1-7 Unwins Bridge Rd

Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters

900 m

Between Enmore Road and

Enmore Park

1.4 km

Store

Banana Joe's Foodworks

1.1 km

Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre

1.2 km

Carrington Rd & Richardsons Crescent

Mackey Park

1.4 km

Marrickville NSW 2204

Jarvie Park

1.3 km

King Street

2.1 km

Public Building

Marrickville Town Hall

1.3 km

76 Wilford St

Young Henry's

2.1 km

Park

Steel Park

2.1 km

Aquarium

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

6.0 km

303 Marrickville Road

Marrickville War Memorial

1.3 km

Jersey St

McNeilly Park

1.9 km

392 Marrickville Rd

St. Brigid Catholic Church

1.5 km

111 Frazer St

Marrickville Park

1.9 km

Waterworth Park

1.8 km

295 King Street

I Have a Dream Mural

2.4 km

Wilson Street Eveleigh

Carriageworks Farmers Market

3.3 km

Percival Rd & Albany Road

Weekley Park

1.9 km

May Lane

1.5 km

Cnr of Princes Highway & View Street

Kendrick Park

1.9 km

689 Gardeners Rd

Ice Zoo Sydney

2.1 km

Holbeach Avenue

Tempe Recreation Reserve

2.7 km

Bayview Ave

Gough Whitlam Park

2.3 km

Nearby

34 Buckley St

Faros Bros Seafoods

470 m

53 Railway Rd

Sydenham Green

270 m

Restaurants

The Tinhorn

100 m

9a Gleeson Ave Sydenham

Paesanella Cafe

620 m

150 Marrickville Rd

Sidecar Restaurant

770 m

119 Marrickville Rd

Thai Pothong Eat in and Takeaway

770 m

322 Victoria Rd

The Everest Kitchen

790 m

314 Victoria Rd

Wicks Park Cafe

940 m

199 Victoria Rd

Southern Cross Hotel

1.1 km

340 Princes Hwy

Pizza Madre

930 m

2/205 Victoria Rd

The Marrick

920 m

212 Marrickville Rd

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Spacious rooms

Great location

Unexpected additional charge

Limited dining options

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

8.7

Location

9.0

Service

8.3

Dining

7.3

David

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.6/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were near new and incredibly soundproof, offering a spacious layout with a great bathroom and a super cool little balcony. The service was top-notch, with genuinely helpful and welcoming staff. The location was perfect with lovely cafes and public transport nearby. The dining experience was pleasant, and the facilities were impressive.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were near new and soundproof, providing a spacious and comfortable stay.

Service

9.0

The staff were super friendly and helpful, making my stay very welcoming.

Location

9.0

The location was great, with lovely cafes and easy access to public transport.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was enjoyable, with good directions and offerings at nearby places.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained and added value to my overall experience.

Richard

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.4/10

The hotel exceeded my expectations with its newly renovated and spacious rooms. While some areas needed a bit more attention to cleanliness, the overall experience was comfortable and pleasant. The service was top-notch, although there was an unexpected additional charge for a late check-out. The location was perfect, close to public transportation and charming cafes, making traveling around easy and enjoyable.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were large, spacious, and in excellent condition after the renovation.

Service

7.0

The staff was very welcoming and helpful, although there was an extra charge for a late check-out that caught me off guard.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was ideal, close to public transport and charming cafes, making it convenient for exploring the area.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were limited, but the staff provided helpful recommendations for nearby restaurants.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered basic facilities that met my needs during the stay.

Spacious rooms

Unexpected additional charge

Ian

United Kingdom, July 2023

8.8/10

The hotel has been beautifully renovated, with all furniture and furnishings in excellent and clean condition. The service was lovely and helpful, and the staff were welcoming and friendly. The location is great, with lovely cafes nearby and easy access to public transport. The dining experience was good, offering light salads. The facilities are well-maintained and add to the overall experience.

Rooms

9.0

The room was near new as it just underwent a renovation, and everything was in excellent and clean condition.

Service

9.0

The staff were lovely and helpful, making our stay welcoming. The shower experience was exceptional.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is great, with lovely cafes nearby and easy access to public transport.

Dining

8.0

The hotel provided directions to a nearby cafe for coffee and offered a selection of light salads.