Great Southern Hotel

717 George Street , Sydney NSW 2000

Average Rating:

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4 out of 5 great location

We were attending a conference in Darling Harbour and The Great Western was only a couple of minutes walk away. The rooms are very basic and small but provided everything we needed. Staff were friend...

Review by: K
Review Date: Sep 25, 2011

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3 out of 5 You get what you pay for

This is a rambling, old fashioned "railway hotel". I agree with other reviewers that it isn't up to 4 stars, any extras you have to pay for, and the rooms aren't made up for a stay of more than one ...

Review by: Chris
Review Date: Aug 22, 2011

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5 out of 5 Overnight stay

Short walk to the Hotel from Central Railway so makes it great for people travelling by train. Has 24 hour reception which works well with late night train services and early ones too....

Review by: Laynie
Review Date: Jul 27, 2011

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4 out of 5 Great Southern Hotel

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Review by: pairofpaddles
Review Date: Jun 04, 2011

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4 out of 5 Great Southern Hotel

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Review by: The Doctor
Review Date: May 30, 2011

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5 out of 5 Review of Greath Southern Hotel

We are always extremely comfortable and sleep very well. Staff are always very welcoming. I also like the nice touch with showing the old furniture and photos of the hotel when it was originally op...

Review by: Janice
Review Date: Dec 27, 2010

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5 out of 5 Great staff great location

Had a wonderful stay at Great Southern Hotel. Upgrade was a pleasant surprise. Reception staff both on arrival and checkout were friendly and very helpful....

Review by: Jo
Review Date: Nov 29, 2010

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5 out of 5 Great Accommodation

This is the second time I have stayed at the Great Southern with my daughter. We love the location, the friendly staff and great rooms. We have already recommended the hotel to friends....

Review by: maureen O'Connor
Review Date: Oct 10, 2010

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2 out of 5 Dissapointed

I was disappointed with paying $230 AUD for 2 nights. The sheet didn't cover the bed properly and the blanket also didn't cover the whole queen bed. The walls were very thin and was woken by the pers...

Review by: Phill
Review Date: Jul 16, 2010

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5 out of 5 Great Southern Hotel

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Review by: Janice
Review Date: Jun 22, 2010

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4 out of 5 Great Location - Haven in the CBD

The Great Southern Hotel was exactly what we needed, centrally located, reasonably quiet, comfortable and clean rooms. A quiet haven in the CBD....

Review by: Andrew
Review Date: Jun 21, 2010

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5 out of 5 Have already come again!

I have now stayed at this hotel twice, it offers great value for money, and its location, although not the prettiest part of the city, is incredibly convenient for the central station and a good walk...

Review by: Aussieabroad
Review Date: Apr 30, 2010

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4 out of 5 Great Southern Hotel, George St

Excellent location, close to Central station, Chinatown, Darling Harbour and not far from Circular Quay. The rooms are small but have everything you need. And the staff are always very friendly and e...

Review by: CA from Newcastle
Review Date: Apr 21, 2010

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4 out of 5 VERY GOOD

We were very happy with this hotel. ...

Review by: GIFT FAIR VISITOR
Review Date: Mar 10, 2010

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3 out of 5 Good Location

Our family have been staying at this hotel for a number of years, through its different changes of ownership. The hotel is clean and the staff on the whole friendly. Luggage storage used to be free...

Review by: Joy White
Review Date: Feb 07, 2010

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3 out of 5 Great Southern Hotel

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Review by: GPS
Review Date: Nov 25, 2009

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4 out of 5 Return Visit

We have been staying at the Great Southern Hotel for a number of years. It is very close to Central Railway Station, with rail connection to the airport. The bus terminal, at Central Railway station...

Review by: Joy White
Review Date: Oct 12, 2009

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5 out of 5 We keep coming back

Got an upgrade to a double room and spa. Really nice and appreciated....

Review by: Ian
Review Date: Oct 10, 2009

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3 out of 5 Fit for Location and Budget

Small room but great location though...

Review by: beback
Review Date: Oct 04, 2009

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4 out of 5 Great Southern Hotel

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Review by: tupuna
Review Date: Sep 11, 2009

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4 out of 5 Good Value Accomodation

Surprisingly good quality accommodation given the location and the price. Room was modern with good facilities and the motel itself was clean and tidy. The only downside was the room I had which was...

Review by: Paul
Review Date: Jul 27, 2009

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4 out of 5 bid weekend

I'll be back...

Review by: SHACKO
Review Date: Jun 24, 2009

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3 out of 5 quietly was impressed

The room was neat and well presented, suited the requirement for a central city location...

Review by: Phil
Review Date: Jun 03, 2009

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4 out of 5 Cheers from Tezza

Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms, good facilities, what more can you ask for!...

Review by: Tezza 1970
Review Date: May 13, 2009

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4 out of 5 Convenient Safe Location

Great Southern Hotel rooms have been up graded over the past couple of years. Painted, new carpet, bathrooms re-tiled and painted. The rooms very clean and the staff always friendly. As a retired ...

Review by: Mrs Cynthia White
Review Date: May 04, 2009

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4 out of 5 GSH by Terry

My stay here was very enjoyable and in a quality low cost room style with excellent bedding (king size) and services - plasma TV and stylish bathroom. The room was clean and very comfortable....

Review by: Tezza1
Review Date: May 03, 2009

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5 out of 5 Great Southern Hotel

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Review by: ian lewis
Review Date: Apr 28, 2009

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4 out of 5 great stay

its was a lovely hotel very plain and no frills but clean and friendly. had a small pub which served great meals and you can sit and have a drink, friendly staff great position for public transport a...

Review by: t sagona
Review Date: Mar 10, 2009

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3 out of 5 Great Southern Hotel

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Review by: n/a
Review Date: Feb 12, 2009

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4 out of 5 Quality with budget price

Enjoyed my stay in Great Southern Hotel. I had it with a good price and the room is fairly tidy. For people with short stay or business travellers, it's good. Location is central. I stayed there many...

Review by: darkangel
Review Date: Feb 03, 2009

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4 out of 5 Great Southern Hotel

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Review by: darkangel
Review Date: Feb 01, 2009

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5 out of 5 Great Southern Hotel

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Review by: Michelle
Review Date: Jan 27, 2009

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5 out of 5 Great Southern Hotel

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Review by: Michelle
Review Date: Jan 27, 2009

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4 out of 5 Great Southern Hotel

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Review by: Veenstra
Review Date: Jan 24, 2009

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3 out of 5 CONVENIENT LOCATION

Very convenient: close to Central Station, Paddy's Market, buses. Small room, but very quiet....

Review by: bones
Review Date: Jan 19, 2009

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4 out of 5 good holiday

good break but really load alarm went off really early first morning, walls are thin and someone came into our room during our stay to fix the fire door and no one bothered to inform us that this may...

Review by: gazza & claire
Review Date: Jan 17, 2009

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5 out of 5 Great Southern Hotel

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Review by: liliana
Review Date: Jan 02, 2009

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4 out of 5 Safe and clean hotel.

This hotel though old has recently had rooms upgraded. Because of the buildings age the rooms are small but clean and ensuite bathrooms also included in upgrade. There is a public bar downstairs. Th...

Review by: Joy & Norman
Review Date: Nov 25, 2008

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4 out of 5 small bathroom

the bathroom is very small,ie the toilet is right up against the wall, and the shower is in the bath. not suitable for less mobile people....

Review by: mum
Review Date: Nov 02, 2008

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4 out of 5 roombooked

We booked and prepaid a twin room. They gave us a double room. TV volume did not work. They fixed it. Only one not very clean glass in room . They got 2 clean ones for us. Meals in hotel very good an...

Review by: ian
Review Date: Oct 02, 2008

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4 out of 5 Great Southern

The Great Southern is located in easy proximity to China Town and Darling Harbour and offers good accommodation for very reasonable prices. ...

Review by: Annette
Review Date: Oct 01, 2008

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3 out of 5 Great Southern Hotel

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Review by: Shirley
Review Date: Aug 30, 2008

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3 out of 5 Great Southern Hotel. Sydney

This is a very old hotel, but has upgrades over the years. We have been staying here for a number of years, at least ten years. It is very convenient, just a few minutes away from Central Railway Sta...

Review by: Quinton
Review Date: Jun 15, 2008

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4 out of 5 Good value

Good value hotel close to China town and central station, pub down stairs nice TV and clean facilities ...

Review by: Phillip
Review Date: Jun 11, 2008

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4 out of 5 Happy Customers

We were very happy with the Great Southern rates and service. The included breakfast was of high standard and wide variety for western and eastern tastes. Noise level at night over 3 nights was ok an...

Review by: heathro
Review Date: Jun 07, 2008

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4 out of 5 Night Central

It's close to the party scene, located on one of Sydney's busiest road, I'd recommend this hotel for those up and about enjoying the club and pub scene of Sydney! Rooms are nice, clean and affordable...

Review by: Jane T
Review Date: Oct 30, 2007

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