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About the Hotel

717 George Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000
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Close to Darling Harbour
Great
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Situated approximately 20 minutes' walk from the 106m-long sandstone Gothic Revival–style St Mary's Cathedral and 2.6 km from The Rocks, the classic Great Southern Hotel Sydney features a banquet hall for various purposes. Boasting a location within a few blocks of the Powerhouse Museum, this 4-star boutique hotel offers 146 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

Location

The heritage hotel is nestled in the centre of the vibrant Gallaratese district, 2.3 km from the astronomical Sydney Observatory. The smoke-free Great Southern is within walking distance of bars and restaurants, and close to Belmore Park.

Visit Lake of Brightness, 750 m from this budget accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Australia.

The nearest bus stop is Murray's coach to Canberra, located nearly a 10-minute walk away, and Central train station is just 0.7 km away.

Rooms

The rooms at the non-smoking Great Southern Sydney include an ironing set and an air conditioner. Some of them comprise a kitchenette and a dining area, furnished with a sofa bed and a study desk. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and bath sheets, are provided. Guests are welcome to use a kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a washing machine in an apartment.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is provided with bacon, eggs, and sausages. The Great Southern Sydney features 1903 restaurant. There is a restaurant serving Malaysian food 100 metres away.

Leisure & Business

Entertainment options such as live performances, a casino, and parties are available onsite. Thanks to a golf course, guests can stay fit at this Sydney hotel.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through the Royal Botanic Garden for stunning harbor views.
  • Savor a meat pie at Harry's Café de Wheels, a local favorite.
  • Visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales for captivating art exhibits.
  • Explore the vibrant Paddy's Market for unique souvenirs and local eats.
  • Take a ferry from Circular Quay to Manly Beach for fresh coastal air.
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The hotel 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

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free 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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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  ·  61.1 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
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
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