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The Great Southern Hotel


717 George St | (formerly Pacific International Hotel Sydney), Sydney 2000, Australia
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2 of 5 stars
Kirk55   8 contributions
Dallas
Nov 13, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We were underwhelmed from our arrival through a rough looking side street entrance, the lack of staff and the extremely small room and bath. The place is in need of a refresh inside and out. There is no Concierge, the front desk people try but are not knowledgeable enough. Plan on $2 per bag for them to store you bag,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Monimonica   56 contributions
Sydney
Nov 7, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

As said in some other reviews, one of the reasons why this hotel is so cheap at such a great location is because you need to pay for gym and internet etc. But actually this is not a problem for those who don't even need all that stuff. Stayed there 3 nights this November and it was just a fine... more

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2 of 5 stars
Caipimichl   2 contributions
Melbourne
Nov 3, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed over the long weekend (Melbourne cup weekend) in Sydney. Unfortunately we booked late and finally we ended up in the GSH. The positive fact first. We arrived at 10 am and the room was ready for us. But that it from the positive point of view. The rooms was extremely small (where to put the second luggage?), cockroaches... more

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2 of 5 stars
TravellingKiwisNZ   8 contributions
Worldwide
Sep 3, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Benefits: central location, close to central station, price cheaper than other hotels in area, room was clean, slightly modern, 7/11 supermarket a few metres away, Chinatown and Haymarket is a couple of streets away, darling harbour is walking distance Disadvantages: 1) Although room was slightly cheaper than other hotels $110-$120 AU, it was extremely NOISY. Our room was right next... more

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3 of 5 stars
nealSrilanka   2 contributions
Sri lanka
Aug 25, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stood here for two nights and we choose this hotel bcoz the location and low prices. Room was quite okay but the floor was noisy I guess. We got a room which has a view of the George street where I guess lot of rooms which didn't had any view. The place was very convenient its walking distance from... more

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4 of 5 stars
Luke_48   6 contributions
Sydney
Aug 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The hotel is close to all transport, great places to eat, entertainment et-al. It is all there and you can't beat their value compared with what you get. I've stayed here four times and will defintely come back. more

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3 of 5 stars
royalbutterfly   1 contribution
Dunedin, New Zealand
Jul 26, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

As has been said, Great Southern is close to the Central Station, and it's easy enough to wave down a taxi. It's on George Street, close to Chinatown and within walking distance of Darling Harbour. You can catch the train or hop onto the Sydney Explorer bus at Central to see other tourist attractions. In the lobby of the hotel,... more

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4 of 5 stars
casastyles   15 contributions
bxl
Jun 22, 2009 | Trip type: Business

This hotel is a good deal if you are looking for a short stay in Sydney. The location of the hotel is the main advantage,close to the railway station and walking distance from the main attraction of sydney. The rooms are cleaned and the front office staff very helpful. The breakfast was average but for the price you cannot expect... more

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4 of 5 stars
Victoria451   6 contributions
New Zealand
May 11, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

Got a great rate for this hotel - for under $A100 it's cheap and cheerful, a great deal in the city centre. It's 2 blocks away from the central railway station and on the free commuter link bus route. The staff are young, happy and well trained, and look after you well. It's a good hike above a backpackers in... more

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5 of 5 stars
selina_eve   1 contribution
selina_eve
May 9, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

I stayed in this hotel for a couple of days during a business trip. Didn't want to spend too much money cos I just needed a room to sleep in after work. Location was great as the train station was nearby. Booked my room through WOTIF.com a few days before the trip which gave a really good deal. Arrived at... more

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Address: 717 George St | (formerly Pacific International Hotel Sydney), Sydney 2000, Australia