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The Russell Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Interior detail
Basic Room
Lunch and dinner served
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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143a George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 02000
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Harbour Bridge
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design Room

Design Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sydney

With a stay at The Russell Boutique Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, steps from Museum of Contemporary Art and Susannah Place Museum. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Circular Quay and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Sydney Observatory.

What's nearby

  • Overseas Passenger Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Circular Quay - 5 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 9 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 4 min walk
  • Wynyard Station - 9 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mode Kitchen & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fortune of War - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rocks Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grain Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Russell Boutique Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Museum of Contemporary Art
The Russell Boutique Hotel offers 28 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's bar/lounge, Bistro 1828, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Bistro 1828 - This cocktail bar serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fortune of War - This pub serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 45 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro 1828
  • Fortune of War

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1790
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 75.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 45 per day (66 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Russell Hotel The Rocks
Russell The Rocks
The Russell Hotel
The Russell Hotel The Rocks
The Russell Boutique Hotel Hotel
The Russell Boutique Hotel The Rocks
The Russell Boutique Hotel Hotel The Rocks

Reviews

The Russell Boutique Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was compact but contained everything I required. It was clean comfortable and very cute with a very large, comfortable bed and excellent bedding. I loves the window seat and convenient location and the included breakfast has a nice range of options was well presented and tasty. The staff were very polite and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great find! Good room, smart, well appointed. Staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

dorothea, Sydney

N/a
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally friendly and efficient staff, perfect location for public transport.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building has been so beautifully renovated with careful attention to every detail. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, the staff warm and helpful. The breakfast was delicious. The location cannot be beaten. Loved every aspect of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot with excellent breakfast and attentive staff. Only drawback was that our room door was not very soundproof so we heard everything that went on in the hallway but would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old world charm. Elevator to upper floors but several steps up and down between rooms. Missed that it was shared bathroom but no-one was nextdoor so not an issue. Staff were amazing. Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable

Very convenient location ,friendly staff ,comfy bed, hot shower & yummy breakfast. Beautiful roof top area to sit & have a coffee in the morning sun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to stay in a great spot in town. Everywhere was very clean, well maintained and beautifully decorated. The shower pressure was great. My room didn't have the best view (it was of a wall) but I booked last minue on the day so probably didn't get the best room. Would definitely stay again and maybe upgrade!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central and historic location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross, West Ulverstone

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms in a perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had a great stay at the Russell boutique hotel. Conveniently located for what we required for the weekend. Parking right next door. Circular and the Rocks on our doorstep. Staff were very polite and welcoming. Our room was beautiful, comfortable and clean, a credit to the very recent refurbishment, and although no view and no seating in our room, this was made up for with the beautiful roof top balcony only steps away from our room. Breakfast was included in our stay and was cooked to order from the menu. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary, Gainesville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked the hotel in March, I booked an economy double room. When I arrived, I was told that the room do not have a shower or toilet - that it had a shared toilet and shower. I showed them my booking and receipt that says nothing about a shared toilet or shower. They also told me they don't even have an economy double - the rooms all had names. They put me in a room with an en-suite for a few hundred more per night. I have learned that the hotel "reopened" in May, which I presumed was responsible for the change in price. They told me I would have to take it up with Expedia which I did but Expedia said there was nothing they could do. I believe the hotel should have honored the Expedia reservation at the price I paid for a room where amenities were listed as "bathroom." I was also told that breakfast was included but two mornings worth of breakfast was included in the bill - I have reached out to the hotel, but they have not answered. My advice: the hotel is lovely but make sure you deal directly with the hotel and get it in writing what you are paying for
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a very comfortable stay. Very clean and newly renovated. The breakfast was yummy too. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great except the breakfast which was a 5/10, and the unexpected increase cost of Wilson carpark. Even the hotel was not informed (can’t blame them). But the lovely manager (Valentine?) was responsive and offered a solution. Thank you, we’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Russell. The staff were friendly and helpful and made every effort to make our stay enjoyable. Perfectly located to enjoy everything The Rocks has to offer including Vivid, we had lots to do and see within in a short stroll. Returning to the hotel we loved the live music in the small pub and it was the only place open until 12pm on the street. Our room was perfect, although no air conditioner, a ceiling fan and a heater was the only option, but it added to the antique charm. Breakfast is included and although limited, it had our favourite options on the menu. We would definitely stay there again, loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful accommodation freshly renovated. Meals down stairs are amazing and free breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxed Hotel. And very handy being able to walk down the internal stairs to a bar :-)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Henk

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy boutique accommodation

Tidy and cosy hotel in a great location. This is our Sydney go to hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

IanB, Hobart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quaint, full of character. Excellent service and well portioned.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020