The Russell Hotel

3.0 star property

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2 restaurants, lunch served
Serves lunch and dinner
Living area
Aerial view
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
143a George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 02000
  • Museum of Contemporary Art
    1 min walk
  • Overseas Passenger Terminal
    6 min walk
  • Circular Quay
    7 min walk
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    22 min drive

Room options

Standard #23 - NYE

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Heritage Queen

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Queen

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Small Heritage Queen - NYE

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic King/Twin

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single (No Bathroom)

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Double (No Bathroom)

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Heritage Queen Room 23 (noise disturbance Thu-Sun until late)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Small Heritage Queen

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Triple

  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Economy King/Twin (No Bathroom)

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior King/Twin

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

With a stay at The Russell Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, steps from Museum of Contemporary Art and within a 5-minute walk of Sydney Visitors Information Centre. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Susannah Place Museum and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Circular Quay.

What's nearby

  • Overseas Passenger Terminal - 6 min walk
  • Circular Quay - 7 min walk
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 11 min walk
  • Sydney Opera House - 12 min walk
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rocks Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mode Kitchen & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪MCA Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fortune of War - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Endeavour Tap Rooms - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Russell Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Museum of Contemporary Art
The Russell Hotel offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite at The Push Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Push Bar - 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 25 per day)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Fortune of War
  • The Push Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1790
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 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 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 45.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 25 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 45.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per night
  • 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 security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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

The Russell Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 998 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Birthe

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

Business traveler, Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle, Blue Mountains NSW

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property while in transit from home to cruise ship. Close to all public transport. Clean, breakfast included everything you need and less than 300m to cruise terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to cruise wharf. Great location. Friendly helpful staff. Breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bruno, Breamlea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to attractions and fantastic staff , would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building and a very nice room with stairs leading down to it and some nice antique furniture. Very nice buffet breakfast. Only complaint was a musty/mouldy smell in the bathroom; it was very clean though
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020