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The Russell Boutique Hotel

Property class: 3

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $187
$187 nightly
$187 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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143a George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 02000
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Contemporary Art
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Harbour Bridge
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a floral wallpaper, a large bed with two pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, and a door.

Heritage Queen with Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Heritage King with Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A double bed with two nightstands, each with a lamp and a vase of flowers.

Authentic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

Courtyard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling fan.

Timeless Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and two framed pictures on the wall.

The Russell

  • Park view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

With a stay at The Russell Boutique Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, steps from Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Susannah Place Museum and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sydney Observatory.

What's nearby

  • Circular Quay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Museum of Contemporary Art - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Rocks Markets - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 4 min walk
  • Wynyard Station - 9 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fortune of War - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rossini Restaurant & Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mode Kitchen & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Four Frogs Crêperie - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Russell Boutique Hotel

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 slippers, 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.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Bistro 1828 - This cocktail bar serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
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 transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 41 per day)

Food and drink

  • 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

  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1790
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 41 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 80.0 per day

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

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

The Russell Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic venue and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again. Charming hotel, great location, friendly staff, clean and well kept rooms. A terrific experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic little, neat and homely hotel extremely close to the best of Sydney sights
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place with wonderful breakfast and helpful staff. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location And History of The Building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great room in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfy room and bathroom. Tiny fridge though. Lots of internal stairs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to circular quay and the Rocks area. Rooms good and very clean. Great breakfast. Queen bed very hard mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous location right in the center of the Rocks district. We got on a cruise ship from the hotel and it was an easy walk to the cruise port.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay and great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located, beautifully renovated maintaining their historical charm, very comfortable bedding, amazing food, entertainment and atmosphere at the Fortunes of War hotel that serves the complimentary breakfast. An ideal getaway for adults wanting a relaxing break in Circular Key.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is so close to everything. From check in with May , the Bar staff , the Restaurant staff , all were terrific and friendly. A very unique and well run Hotel all in its Heritage layout. Definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came to Sydney to see a show, very convenient position. Nice breakfast & bar service ! Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and friendly. Room were nice size and clean. Breakfast was amazing and finished each night with a cocktail at the bar and also on the rooftop area. Wonderful location and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous small hotel. Bed super comfortable. Based in the best part of Sydney with lots in walking distance. Would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with pub attached. Bssic amenities but perfectly located
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay in a heritage building. Friendly and clean. Breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous boutique hotel. The executive room provided great space, fantastic bedding, a view of the harbor, and private bath. The location is perfect and walkable to several shops, taverns, and restaurants. Definitely recommended and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous location - very friendly staff (huge thanks to Sinead), delicious food, spacious room and easy access to the rooftop terrace.
Room 32
Exterior
View from Bistro
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean and tidy comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was good, great location and plenty of dining options. The breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, staff were very friendly and helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026