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About the Hotel

717 George Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000
Great
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8.6
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The 4-star Great Southern Hotel Sydney, located just a 9-minute stroll from Powerhouse Museum, offers guests the convenience of 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service. This Sydney hotel is only 0.7 km from Central train station and just a few steps from Belmore Park.

Location

The hotel is nestled in the Gallaratese district, approximately a 5-minute ride from the National Anzac War Memorial and nearly a 10-minute ride from WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. From Great Southern Hotel Sydney it will take 17 minutes to walk to the heritage - listed 16.2 - hectare Hyde Urban Park.

The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Lake of Brightness merely 0.7 km away.

This Sydney hotel is located within reach of Haymarket city rail.

Rooms

Some of the 146 air-conditioned rooms at the Great Southern Sydney are furnished with a sofa bed and a study desk, and appointed with an electric kettle. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts as ironing equipment and air conditioning are also featured. Bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and towels.

Eat & Drink

The nearby dining opportunities include Kopitiam Cafe, which is within easy reach of the Great Southern.

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Great Southern Hotel Sydney offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room Unserviced
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Queen Room Unserviced
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Queen Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
Facilities: Great
8.1/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

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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Great Southern Hotel Sydney Location

717 George Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000
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717 George Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000
Nearby
George St
Chinatown
1200 ft
Restaurants
Great Southern Hotel
700 ft
717 George St
Marigold
700 ft
683-689 George Street
Chat Thai Haymarket
1100 ft
20 Campbell St Haymarket
East Ocean Restaurant
1000 ft
Stanley House 421-429 Sussex St Haymarket
Caysorn Thai Restaurant
900 ft
8 Quay St
Hisshou Teppanyaki
400 ft
752 George St
Silk Road Chinese Restaurant
900 ft
Shp 13 8 Quay St
Getting around
City Centre
Sydney12 min  ·  3300 ft
Airports
Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)13 min  ·  5.1 mi
Wollongong Airport (WOL)148 min  ·  61.0 mi
Train
Central Station Sydney5 min  ·  1400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at AUD 45 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs AUD 21 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2009
Number of floors:
8
Number of rooms:
146
Former name
Pacific International Hotel Sydney

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Great Southern Hotel Sydney from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 5050 verified reviews
8.1/10
Great
87%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.9/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Comfort
8.3/10
Facilities
8.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.9/10
Location
9.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.2/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
8.5/10
Guest reviews
based on 1191 reviews
3.5/5
based on 11632 reviews
8.2/10
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