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The Russell Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Museum of Contemporary Art

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$254
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 45 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Room

Design Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sydney

The Russell Boutique Hotel puts you in the heart of Sydney, within steps of Museum of Contemporary Art and Circular Quay. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .Bistro 1828 is open for lunch and dinner. Fortune of War is the hotel's own pub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a short walk of this 3-property class The Rocks hotel include Susannah Place Museum and Sydney Visitors Information Centre.

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 Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rocks Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fortune of War - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Endeavour Tap Rooms - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Russell Boutique Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Museum of Contemporary Art
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Russell Boutique Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sydney hotel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1790
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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 hairdryers. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 75.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sweet hotel with bar / restaurant underneath
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok. Got breakfast in the morning. Close to cbd.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We loved how close it was to EVERYTHING! It was so old and noisy outside with no insect screens.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle, Blue Mountains NSW

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room & super comfy bed. Not sure how the stay would be in the heat of summer without air con ... very friendly staff. Brilliant central location. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pub accommodation at its best - loads of character, friendly staff and fabulous food!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Romance in the Rocks

The Russell is a quaint hotel befitting the Rocks. We had a lovely room that opened on to an enclosed courtyard. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The discount at the Fortune of War bistro was welcome. It is an easy walk from the car park. If you like antique Cedar furniture you will be very happy here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ell, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and bathroom and most comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and bed were very clean and comfortable and inviting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Best place we stayed in The Rocks.

Very comfortable accommodations, and the buffet breakfast was surprisingly satisfying. Staff were completely professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff really helpful In a busy area, close to the action But weather was very changable, so the roof garden was never opened :(
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

robert

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

Totally satisfied

Professional service and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020