Great Southern Hotel Sydney

The Great Sothern is located in a great spot. Close transport to get you to other places. The room was clean, quiet and roomy. The onsite pub and restaurant were great.

I have been staying at the Great Southern Hotel, when I am in Sydney, for the last 3-4 years, after they renovated it and upgraded the bathrooms and rooms. It is a classic old hotel with heaps of charm, so don't expect the decor to be too modern. The price is very good for Sydney CBD. Very friendly staff and 24 hour desk. It is so well located. Right near Chinatown, Paddy's Market and short walk to Darling Harbour. The Light rail is right out the front on George Street, and it’s a 5 minute walk to Central Railway station with a direct line to the airport. No parking though, except at parking garages which are expensive. Much better suited for those using public transport. The pub has great food, delicious and generous serving at a great price with a different blackboard special each day. I will be staying there again.

I arrived early and very tired. The person(I wish I remembered his name) at reception was very welcoming and helpful. I was given a place to store my luggage and after a lovely breakfast to my amazement a room was ready for me. This was exceptional service and is the type of thing that keeps customers loyal to your hotel. Give that man a raise! It's embarrassing to forget his name after the amazing job he did looking after me. My name is Wil, room 327.

It's an old building but very well kept. Good clean room and good bathroom. We were lucky to get a room at the back so it was very quiet. The breakfast was excellent at $9 for a continental breakfast of choice 4 juices, and 4 fruit, 2 cereals, 2 yoghurt, 3 type of bread, 5 different toast toppings, tea and coffee and 2 different milks. All for $9. Absolute excellent value. You could have all that plus the hot breakfast eggs, bacon, baked beans, etc etc for just $17. Then the tram was just outside, the bus just up the road, the railway very nearby. What's not to like.

The hotel's location was perfect for my needs - 3 minute walk to Central Station, and light rail stop a stone's throw away, giving me very easy access to all three areas I wanted/needed to visit - the CBD and Circular Quay, plus the Randwick terminus at the other end of the line. My room was relatively basic but clean and quiet (apart from a rather loud guest in the adjoining room). The air con was easily adjusted to suit. All staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast and in house dining were reasonably priced and with a good selection to choose from (other than only tinned fruit at breakfast). Overall good value for money. I will book again on my next trip to Sydney.