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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, near Capitol Theatre

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Great Southern Hotel Sydney

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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

Overview of Great Southern Hotel Sydney

8.6 out of 10 Fabulous
8.6/10 Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Parking available
  • Internet access
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
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717 George Street, Haymarket, NSW, 2000
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Twin with no Housekeeping

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 72hr Self-Isolation Queen Room - No Housekeeping

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

72hr Self-Isolation Queen Room - No Housekeeping

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Queen Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Queen Room with no Housekeeping

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 72hr Self-Isolation Twin Room - No Housekeeping

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

72hr Self-Isolation Twin Room - No Housekeeping

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Haymarket
  • Capitol Theatre - 4 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Town Hall - 11 min walk
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 11 min walk
  • Sydney Tower - 16 min walk
  • University of Sydney - 17 min walk
  • Pitt Street Mall - 18 min walk
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 19 min walk
  • Star Casino - 25 min walk
  • Overseas Passenger Terminal - 33 min walk

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive
  • Sydney Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 12 min walk
  • Sydney Redfern Station - 18 min walk
  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 2 min walk
  • Central Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • Do Dee Paidang - 3 min walk
  • Nomad Restaurant - 8 min walk
  • Spicy Joint 辛香汇 - 6 min walk
  • Green Peppercorn - 6 min walk
  • Home Thai Restaurant - 9 min walk
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About this property

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

When you stay at Great Southern Hotel Sydney, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Star Casino and International Convention Centre Sydney. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit 1903, which serves breakfast. This Art Deco hotel is also within a short drive of Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House. The nice bathrooms and restaurant get good marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is only a short walk: Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 2 minutes and Central Light Rail Station is 3 minutes.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 176 rooms
  • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2 PM until midnight
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*
  • Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps) in rooms*

Parking

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • On-site parking is limited
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Wireless Internet access (surcharge) (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

1903 – This buffet restaurant only serves breakfast.
Great Southern Bar – This pub serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for AUD 5 per 24-hour period (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for AUD 5 (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 16 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 27 March 2023 to 1 November 2023 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lift
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place and a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas.

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Southern Hotel Sydney offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Great Southern Hotel Sydney does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property and social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
You can check in from 2 PM - midnight. There's a charge of AUD 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of AUD 35 (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Great Southern Hotel Sydney?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, 1903.
What's the area around Great Southern Hotel Sydney like?
Great Southern Hotel Sydney is in Haymarket, a short 2-minute walk from Capitol Square Light Rail Station and 11 minutes' walk from International Convention Centre Sydney.

Reviews

8.6

Fabulous

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Luke, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A very convenient, safe, clean place to stay in the heart of the CBD and very close to Central Station. Definitely will stay there again and again.
Jillian, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Judith, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

K Wayne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yuriko, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Quiet room
Asked for room up high and was very quiet. Handy to Central train station, supermarket and restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff. Would stay here again.
Laura, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Borge, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yuriko, 2-night trip
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