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About this property

Guests can enjoy the rooftop garden with views of Circular Quay and the city skyline at The Russell Boutique Hotel. Located in the heart of Sydney’s historic The Rocks and just 2 minutes' walk to Sydney Harbour. Free WiFi is offered. The Russell Boutique Hotel Sydney retains the elegance and charm of its 1887 origins, offering comfortable rooms with ceiling fans and opening windows. Tea/coffee making facilities, bathrobes and hairdryers are provided. Rooms have either ensuite or shared bathroom facilities. The lounge area has a balcony overlooking bustling George Street, and a library with books, magazines and tourist guides. The location of this historic hotel in The Rocks ensures that the city’s top attractions, great shopping and best restaurants are on your doorstep. The Russell Boutique Hotel is a 2-minute walk from Circular Quay ferry terminal and train station. Sydney International Airport is 30-40 minutes' drive away. The airport train will bring you to Circular Quay train station in 20 minutes.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eileen
    Australia Australia
    The location, room, comfortable bed and breakfast were all great
  • Deanna
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely beautiful old building but done with a modern decor, while still keeping the charm and history. Absolutely loved that ear plugs were provided, though we did not need them. The emergency torch in the wardrobe was a nice touch too.
  • Louise
    Australia Australia
    The location The attention to detail The Staff AMAZING
  • Tony
    Australia Australia
    Location, very clean, helpful and friendly concierge
  • Barbara
    Australia Australia
    Clean, well appointed, and tastefully decorated. It kept its history, but not at the expense of comfort.
  • Simon
    Australia Australia
    Cute hotel with lots of history. Very lovely and accommodating staff, especially Sinead.
  • Grace
    Australia Australia
    The little extra detail in the room, getting the chocolates on the bed, having a hand written letter. Was just so cute Plus the bed was super comfy
  • Janine
    Australia Australia
    We had a lovely few days at The Russell. The accommodation was spotless with a modern interior. The staff were absolutely fantastic and the location was perfect. So close to the Quay and the city. A big highlight was the beautiful breakfast in the...
  • Warren
    Australia Australia
    The Russell Boutique Hotel was so central, within walking distance to the Sydney Opera house and the Harbour Bridge. Check in was smooth and the breakfast was delicious too!
  • Larissa
    Singapore Singapore
    Fantastic location, beautiful room and wonderful staff.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Fortune of War - Bistro 1828
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

House rules

The Russell Boutique Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 50 is required on arrival. That's about US$33. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 75 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card and a 1% charge when you pay with a debit card.

There is no surcharge when paying by cash or EFTPOS.

Please note that the reception opening hours are as follows:

07:00 to 22:00 from Monday to Saturday

07:00 to 21:00 on Sunday

A night manager is on-site for after hours.

Parking is available for AUD 41 per day or single entry.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Russell Boutique Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of AUD 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.