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Great Southern Hotel Sydney
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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

717 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Sydney, Australia
See location+61 292 894 400
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$88
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rate per night

8.2
Very good
based on 5231 reviews
5,231 reviews
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Standard Room
Double room
Queen room

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Overview

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and ATM/banking services. Housekeeping is available on request. Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers 176 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
8.2
Very good rating
Based on 5,231 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Great Southern Hotel Sydney

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Airport shuttle

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private parking

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Golf

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Great Southern Hotel Sydney

8.2
Very good
5231 verified ratings
Wonderful
2047
Very good
1392
Good
938
Okay
357
Fair
263
Mediocre
114
Poor
120

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location and value for money, especially its proximity to public transport and local attractions. However, many expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness and service, noting issues like lack of housekeeping and noise disturbances from neighboring rooms and the lift. Overall, while some guests found it a convenient choice, others recommended looking elsewhere for a better experience.
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Location9 out of 10
Value for Price8.5 out of 10
Cleanliness3.5 out of 10
Service3 out of 10
Noise Level2.5 out of 10
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8.8
Very good
Kevin, Feb 2019
Pros (+) The staff was fantastic! We were able to check our bags and then go and see the city. Super convenient with a 5 minute walk to Central Station and then rode the Big Red Bus for 2 days. Quiet room and very reasonable rate for a Saturday night. And nearby Paddy's Market and some great local food.
Cons (-) No ice available and the water temperature in the shower was inconsistent. But would still select them again if in Sydney.
8.2
Very good
sagir, Apr 2018
Pros (+) The location is fantastic, close to public transport and the open top bus tour. Room was small but cosy with basic amenities. Has a restaurant and pub/bar attached to it.
Cons (-) Wi-Fi - 1GB of data in a 24-hr cycle for $22 is criminally expensive in today's day and age. Also, drinking water was not included in the room, which is one of the most basic complementary items provided in every other hotel.
5.7
Fair
Anonymous, Dec 2017
Pros (+) Clean room with a spacious layout. If you're only looking to sleep and shower its a good place. Nothing is complimentary.
Cons (-) This place will nickle and dime you to death. I was surprised I didn't have to pay extra to gave running water. Nothing is complimentary. They charge extra to store your bags, insane rates to do laundry ($5 per pair of underwear as a start). Internet charged with time interval, but all have a 1,000 mb limit that I'm pretty sure us programmed to countdown autonomously. I purchased 24 hrs of interne...
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5.7
Fair
Anonymous, Dec 2015
Pros (+) Location--close to Central Station.
Cons (-) The bed was really uncomfortable. I hadn't slept in nearly 24 hours, and I could barely sleep on this bed. The rest of the room served its purpose moderately well, but was in desperate need of a bit of color/an upgrade.

Location

717 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

What's nearby

  • Darling Harbour0.7 km
  • George Street0.8 km
  • Hyde Park1.1 km
  • Sydney Tower1.2 km
  • St Mary's Cathedral1.4 km
  • Australian National Maritime Museum1.4 km
  • Star Casino1.7 km
  • University of Sydney1.8 km
  • Kings Cross2 km
  • Sydney Cricket Ground2.2 km
  • Circular Quay2.3 km
  • Moore Park2.4 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Great Southern Hotel Sydney

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June
December
$137
$179
Cheapest month to stay with an average 28% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 528% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Great Southern Hotel Sydney

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Great Southern Hotel Sydney

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Great Southern Hotel Sydney, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in June and September.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Great Southern Hotel Sydney, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Great Southern Hotel Sydney was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $133, while the most expensive was $181.
  • How long should you stay at Great Southern Hotel Sydney? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Great Southern Hotel Sydney

  • How do I get to Great Southern Hotel Sydney from the airport?

    If you're looking for a convenient way to get to the hotel from Sydney Airport (SYD), taking a taxi from outside of the main terminal will get you there in around 12min. There are two public transport options if you prefer. First, the T8 train leaves from Platform 1 of the International Airport Station every 15min or so and takes about 15min to get to Central Station Grand Concourse, which is around a 5min walk from the hotel. Murrays Coaches provides bus service from Terminal 3 Domestic at the airport and takes about 15min to get to the bus stop down the road from the hotel.

  • What laundry service does Great Southern Hotel Sydney provide?

    If you're concerned about packing too little and wondering if the hotel provides laundry services, you'll be glad to know they do. Your bedding and towels will be changed regularly or on request, and this service comes at no additional cost to you. If you need to have clothes washed, there is a self-service laundry that'll be at your own expense. Great Southern Hotel Sydney also offers a dry-cleaning service at an additional cost, if you need a little extra care for your wardrobe.

  • What rooms are available at the hotel?

    Grand Southern Hotel Sydney offers you a single room of 15 sqm with your choice of either a queen bed, a zip-king bed or two single beds in the room. If you're staying there with your kids, you can book rooms adjacent to each other, to make sure you're close by. All rooms come with two side tables on either side of the bed, a flat-screen television in the corner of the room next to the wardrobe and a private ensuite bathroom with a toilet, walk-in shower and a basin for washing up. If you need to get some work done, each room comes equipped with a work desk and chair.

  • What dining options are available at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

    Great Southern Hotel is home to a unique restaurant, 1903, designed with an international audience in mind, serving international food every day of the week. They're currently working on their breakfast offering but provide both lunch, dinner and all-day service. Lunch is generally served from Monday to Thursday between 12:00 and 15:00, and dinner is normally served between 17:00 and 21:30. The all-day service usually happens Monday to Friday from 12:00 until 21:30.

  • What general facilities and activities will I find at the hotel?

    In terms of general facilities, Great Southern Hotel Sydney is a non-smoking facility with lifts, ATMs, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and key card access. If you have problems with mobility, there are rooms and facilities available for guests with disabilities, including accessible toilets. When it comes to activities, the restaurant, bar and lounge areas are great places to kick back and relax, or you can grab your friends and head out to the golf course for a couple of holes.

  • Where is Great Southern Hotel Sydney located?

    Great Southern Hotel Sydney is located at 717 George Street in Haymarket, 0.5 km from the centre of Sydney. Darling Harbour is the closest landmark to Great Southern Hotel Sydney.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Great Southern Hotel Sydney.

  • Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Great Southern Hotel Sydney from the airport?

    Great Southern Hotel Sydney is 7 km from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Great Southern Hotel Sydney is 134 km from Newcastle Williamtown.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Great Southern Hotel Sydney hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Great Southern Hotel Sydney in Sydney and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Great Southern Hotel Sydney and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Great Southern Hotel Sydney.

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Distance to airport

8.4
0.5 km
Sydney Kingsford Smith
7.0 km