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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property
Comfortable Sydney hotel in Haymarket with 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Breakfast served
Interior entrance
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Your area essentials

Map
717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
  • Popular LocationCapitol Theatre4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSydney Town Hall11 min walk
  • Popular LocationSEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium19 min walk
  • AirportPalm Beach, NSW (LBH-Palm Beach Seaplane Base)70 min drive

Room options

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Sydney

Great Southern Hotel Sydney places you in the centre of Sydney, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant and in-room LCD TVs. .The buffet restaurant, 1903, is open for breakfast. Great Southern Bar is the hotel's own pub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Added amenities include WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Haymarket hotel include Hyde Park and Sydney Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 4 min walk
  • Sydney Town Hall - 11 min walk
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 11 min walk
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 19 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Do Dee Paidang - 3 min walk
  • The Great Southern Hotel
  • Khao Kang Maruay Thai restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Pho Gia Hoi - 1 min walk
  • Kura - 2 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Comfortable Sydney hotel in Haymarket with 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. The business-friendly Great Southern Hotel Sydney also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 3.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 176 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers 176 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Sydney hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • In-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 2-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 16 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1,903
  • Great Southern Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 8 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 30
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 35

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
For bookings of 14 nights or more, guests will be required to change rooms so that the property can carry out preventative cleaning and maintenance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately AUD 16 for adults and from AUD 16 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 5 per 24-hour period (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: AUD 5 per 24-hour period (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Great Southern
Great Southern
Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

As of 12 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Southern Hotel Sydney on 26 May 2024 start from AU$106.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

The closest beach to Great Southern Hotel Sydney is Manly Beach (13 km).

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors speak well of the cooked-to-order brekkie here! Offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

No, Great Southern Hotel Sydney does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Great Southern Hotel Sydney Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 763 out of 1606 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 630 out of 1606 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1606 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1606 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1606 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs the curtains and the carpet cleaned otherwise a great hotel and convenient to the station
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, very roomy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very convenient place to get around the city. Clean amenities. Friendly staff. Excellent restaurant. I got a great night’s sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location central to city centre transport etc good food available reasonable prices recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
History of the buildings
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So close to transport around Sydney
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the convenience of travelling down from Bathurst on the train and having a short walk from Central Station and the fact that is virtually in Chinatown. Love it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024