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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

4 out of 5
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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Guest reviews

4.1 out of 5 Very good
1,312 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.2/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Restaurant
Business Services
Parking Available
Bar
Laundry

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Social distancing
  • Sheets and towels washed at 60°C

Map

717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW

Explore the area

Popular LocationWorld Square Shopping Centre5 min walk
Popular LocationHyde Park15 min walk
Popular LocationSEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium19 min walk
AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)26 min drive
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  • Standard Twin Room

    Photos of Standard Twin Room

    4.6/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 15 sq m
    • Sleeps 2
    • 2 Single Beds
    More detailsStandard Twin Room

  • Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

    Photos of Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

    4.4/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 15 sq m
    • Sleeps 2
    More detailsStandard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

  • Standard Queen Room

    Photos of Standard Queen Room

    4.5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 15 sq m
    • Sleeps 2
    More detailsStandard Queen Room

  • Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

    Photos of Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

    4.1/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 15 sq m
    • Sleeps 2
    More detailsStandard Twin with no Housekeeping

  • Standard Queen Room with Breakfast for 1

    Photos of Standard Queen Room with Breakfast for 1

    3.8/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 15 sq m
    • Sleeps 1
    • 1 Queen Bed
    More detailsStandard Queen Room with Breakfast for 1

About this area

Sydney

In the city centre, Great Southern Hotel Sydney is in Sydney's Chinatown neighbourhood, an area with good shopping. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Queen Victoria Building are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Circular Quay and Overseas Passenger Terminal. Check out an event or a game at Sydney Cricket Ground, and consider making time for SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience for public transportation: Capitol Square Light Rail Station is just steps away and Central Light Rail Station is 4 minutes on foot.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • World Square Shopping Centre - 5 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 19 min walk
  • Martin Place - 3 min drive
  • Star Casino - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 3 min walk
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • 1903 — 1 min walk
  • Great Southern Bar — 1 min walk
  • Chinese Noodle House - 3 min walk
  • At Bangkok Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • Satang Thai Takeaway - 3 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

Art Deco Sydney hotel in Chinatown, walk to Paddy's Market
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and WiFi in public areas. Other amenities include self parking, concierge services and dry cleaning. All 167 rooms provide conveniences such as fridges and coffee makers, plus wireless Internet access (surcharge) and LCD TVs with digital channels. Other amenities available to guests include hairdryers, safes and showers.
Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers 167 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Social distancing

Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 10 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 10 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • WiFi in public areas has a 2-device limit

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking: AUD 45 per night
  • Limited parking spaces
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • Chinese
  • English

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Linens

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in between 2 PM and midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
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

Special check-in instructions

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.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 2 2020 to December 31 2020 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 10 per 24-hour period (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: AUD 10 per 24-hour period (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Self-parking fee: AUD 45 per night
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note on the day of booking the hotel will charge for the full cost of stay, including a credit card fee. The cost is non-refundable.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Great Southern Sydney
Hotel Great Southern
Great Southern
Great Southern Hotel Sydney
Great Southern Hotel Sydney Hotel
Great Southern Hotel Sydney Haymarket
Great Southern Hotel Sydney Hotel Haymarket

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Great Southern Hotel Sydney and receive a full refund?
Yes, Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Great Southern Hotel Sydney cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Is Great Southern Hotel Sydney pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
Self-parking is available for AUD 45 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
Check-in is from 2 PM to midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 20 (subject to availability).
Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Great Southern Hotel Sydney located?
Located in Chinatown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Paddy's Market, Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. International Convention Centre Sydney and Hyde Park are also within 15 minutes. Capitol Square Light Rail Station and Central Light Rail Station are within a 5-minute walk.
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5/5 Excellent

Business traveller
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Great staff and location. Always worth it. The staff definitely make The Great Southern Hotel a very pleasant stay. The front desk staff are just professional and so helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
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Good hotel and convenient to go around in the city
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

5/5 Excellent

Business traveller
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For me it’s about staff, then location. The front desk staff are amazing. Forever grateful for the warmth and kindness, while always being professional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

5/5 Excellent

Business traveller
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The front desk staff make the place. Forever grateful for their kindness and attentiveness.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

4/5 Good

Business traveller
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Great location and accommodating staff. I’ve stayed frequently while in Sydney for medical appointments, can’t tell just how great the front desk staff are.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

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