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The Russell Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
Two restaurants serve delicious lunch options at this historic Sydney hotel, where guests can later relax on the rooftop terrace with Circular Quay views

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The Russell Hotel, in a charming historic building in central Sydney, offers continental breakfast, a garden, and a rooftop terrace. Enjoy varied lunch and dinner menus at two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected, and the library provides a quiet retreat.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Basic Room with Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Room with Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Room | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design Room | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Design Room

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

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Executive Room | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Room

  • Park view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in The Rocks, a neighborhood in Sydney, The Russell Boutique Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Susannah Place Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Don't miss out on a visit to Sydney Observatory. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing and other activities like whale-watching. Visit our Sydney travel guide
Map
143a George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 02000

What's nearby

  • Circular Quay showing street scenes, a sunset and a square or plaza
    Circular Quay
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • #VIVIDSydney. Sydney's wintery light festival. This cool light effects cover the whole front of the MCA building. Crowds of people come to Circular Quay to see this event. The VIVID event is getting bigger and bigger each year and more and more places around town are joining in the event. Don't miss VIVID from late May to June long weekend.
    Museum of Contemporary Art
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sy Circ quay blue hyatt panorama
    Overseas Passenger Terminal
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sydney Opera House featuring a city, a bay or harbor and boating
    Sydney Opera House
    12 min walk - 0.8 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
  • Mode Kitchen & Bar
    2 min walk
  • The Ship Inn
    3 min walk
  • The Rocks Café
    1 min walk
  • Rossini Restaurant & Cafe
    3 min walk

About this property

The Russell Boutique Hotel

Hotel near Museum of Contemporary Art
Located close to Circular Quay and Susannah Place Museum, The Russell Boutique Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site restaurant, Bistro 1828, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 43-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

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
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

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
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Russell Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Russell Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Russell Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Russell Boutique Hotel located?

Located in The Rocks, this hotel is steps from Museum of Contemporary Art, Susannah Place Museum, and Circular Quay. Sydney Visitors Information Centre and Overseas Passenger Terminal are also within 10 minutes. Sydney Circular Quay Station is only a 4-minute walk and Wynyard Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

The Russell Boutique Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jure

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

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN

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

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely updated historic, unique property. The staff was truly exceptional and helpful in every way. Great stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

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

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Russell is in great location, only problems we had were bedroom with a shared bath and no A/C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in a great location. All the staff were friendly and helpful. I stayed in room 9, which was a very large room just for 1 person. The room was clean, beautifully decorated and had great views. The only downside was it wasn't en-suite, but there were 3 shared bathrooms close by to this room. Breakfast in the morning was in the bistro downstairs. There was plenty of seating, the staff were friendly and the breakfast selection was great (I enjoyed the big breakfast). I would stay here again and highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Sydney. Perfect for cruise ship passengers. 5 minute walk to ships. One negative - quite a few steps to get to your room and difficult with luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Francesca

Room spotless and very nice. Staff very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was great. Only downside is the hotel is abo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great hotel and friendly staff. Perfect for our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Small bathroom (could use more space for toiletries). Very clean and nicely renovated. Amazing staff. Fabulous location. Good breakfast options. FYI, must be able to manage stairs to get to lobby and into room (for rm 19).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Grahame

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and well maintained. Staff very professional. The Hotel is very quaint and the amenities are great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and exceptionally comfortable. The hotel staff was extremely polite and friendly. The location of the hotel was very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Has character spotlessly clean great location and staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had wanted to stay here for a very long time. The design of the hotel with the various half-flight stairs, does not lend itself to 75 year old knees.The location, however, and furnishings were great. What was not great was finding out two days before our arrival that a Basic rooom means no bathroom facilities. This is very unusual in this day and age and should be made more clear at the time of booking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Excellent location and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander Ofri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I usually don't book rooms with shared toilets and showers. I'm not sure how the reservation was made specifically for these rooms. That's the only thing that didn't work out for us. Because the hotel was full and we couldn't get a room with a shower and toilet, we moved to another hotel. Overall, the hotel is very special, clean and tidy in a fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, I upgraded to a room with ensuite and it was clean, well located and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the breakfast was wonderful, great menu. staff were helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So central for all the Rocks places of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the above. Plus location. Staff were lovely and helpful. Xmas theme
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
The property is part of the oldest pub in Sydney so that should tell you something. We made the mistake of booking a room with a shared bath and that was a terrible mistake on our part. That said, the bathroom was small and they left the window wide open to a brick wall with no screen. Bugs? The shower curtain was too long and thus was dirty at the bottom. The toilet seat was about to fall off and we ran out of toilet paper. Not sure how many people were using the bathroom, but it was like being back in college. The location is ideal and we walked to the cruise ship in 5 minutes and there is lots to see and do around the hotel. The room itself was nice and the AC worked well. Just expect an older property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located within a few minutes walk of Circular Quay station, this hotel is ideal if you’re arriving by train from Sydney airport. Well located for walking to the Opera house and Harbour bridge. Traditional, homely, excellent breakfast, good room with all needs met. Will certainly re-use.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025