Great Southern Hotel Sydney

$$$$||View on mapSydney, Australia717 George Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000|
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Great Southern Hotel Sydney
717 George Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location9.5
Staff8.8
Cleanliness8.4
Comfort8.4
Value for money8.4
Who stays here
Couples47%
Solo28%
Families15%
Groups10%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location9.5
Staff8.8
Cleanliness8.4
Comfort8.4
Value for money8.4
Who stays here
Couples47%
Solo28%
Families15%
Groups10%

Heritage-listed hotel dating back to 1854, located in Sydney's CBD

Location & Transport Connections

Great Southern Hotel Sydney sits a 5-minute walk from Central Station, with light rail stops directly outside. The hotel is adjacent to Chinatown and within a 10-minute walk of the Queen Victoria Building. Darling Harbour is reachable in 15 minutes on foot.

Dining & Bar Options

The hotel houses a lively bar offering premium pub classics with daily happy hours. Meals are served in a separate dining room away from the main bar area. The on-site restaurant provides diverse dining options including a full breakfast menu.

Room Types & Amenities

Standard queen and twin rooms come with air conditioning, refrigerators, tea and coffee makers, and work desks. The hotel offers an unserviced room option without daily housekeeping for additional savings. All rooms are smoke-free and equipped with hairdryers and guest toiletries.

Heritage & Historical Character

The building dates from 1854 and displays preserved art deco features throughout the entrance and lower floors. The lobby contains curated historical items and documents detailing the hotel's past. Guest reviews frequently note the old-fashioned ambiance and historical photographs on the walls.

Guest Services & Concierge

The 24-hour front desk provides concierge service, express check-in/out, and luggage storage. A dedicated tour desk offers sightseeing advice and help with travel arrangements for local attractions. Guest laundry facilities and an ATM/cash machine on site add further convenience.

  • Location: 5-minute walk from Central Station and light rail at the doorstep
  • Dining: On-site bar with daily happy hours and premium pub classics
  • Rooms: Standard queen and twin rooms with unserviced option available
  • Heritage: 1854 building with preserved art deco features and historical displays
  • Services: 24-hour front desk, tour desk, luggage storage, and guest laundry
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs AUD 20.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2009
Number of floors:8
Number of rooms:146
Former name
Pacific International Hotel Sydney
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds1 King-size bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Great Southern Hotel Sydney

💵 Lowest room price 126 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.0 km
✈️ Distance to airport 8.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport Kingsford Smith, SYD

Location

717 George Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000
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717 George Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000
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717 George Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Theatre
Capitol Theatre
250 m
George St
Chinatown
360 m
Park
Belmore Park
430 m
Restaurant
Great Southern Hotel
210 m
Restaurant
Marigold
210 m
Restaurant
Chat Thai Haymarket
320 m
Restaurant
East Ocean Restaurant
290 m
Restaurant
Caysorn Thai Restaurant
250 m
Restaurant
Hisshou Teppanyaki
110 m
Restaurant
Silk Road Chinese Restaurant
270 m

Reviews of Great Southern Hotel Sydney

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Guests say: solid choice
rated 8+
3.7/ 5
57 reviews
8.2/ 10
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8.5/ 10
927 reviews

FAQ about Great Southern Hotel Sydney

What popular attractions are closest to Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
Guests of Great Southern Hotel Sydney can visit World Square Shopping Centre (not too far from the accommodation), or Powerhouse Museum placed 9 minutes' walk away.
What is the nearest airport to the classic 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney hotel?
Kingsford Smith airport lies within 10 km of the classic 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney hotel and is reachable with a 15-minute drive.
Does this classic hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, this classic hotel provides parking spaces on site.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the classic 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney hotel?
Guests of the classic 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-8/10 according to reviews-restaurant Kopitiam Cafe offering Singaporean cuisine.
Does the classic 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the classic 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the classic 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney hotel?
Guests of the classic 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 10:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
What are the booking prices at the hotel?
The prices at the hotel start from $108.
What payment methods are accepted in the classic 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney hotel?
At the classic 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney hotel, guests can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the classic 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney comprise?
The classic 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney provides such room types as Standard Twin Room and Standard Queen Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
All rooms of the 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney feature coffee/tea making machines as well as an individual safe, some of them boast a mirror.
Does the classic 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney provide business facilities?
Yes, for business travellers the classic 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney provides a xerox and a work desk.
Which facilities does the hotel provide?
Top locations of the hotel include a storage room and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with 24-hour security and a luggage locker.
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