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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 Harbor. 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 in particular 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 (9.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Value for money
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Free Wifi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robin
    Australia Australia
    Old world charm in an unbeatable location with staff who did everything to make our stay enjoyable. The manager Val deserves a special mention. The hotel is newly refurbished and the room was quiet and spacious and the beds very comfortable. Bar...
  • Beverley
    Australia Australia
    Location of course. Lovely bedroom with great ensuite shower pressure. Breakfast was delicious.
  • Barry
    Australia Australia
    Location is great in historic area and near Circular Quay.Big breakfast included and staff were friendly and helpful.
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean room with an exceptionally comfortable bed.
  • Rob
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast was good, location excellent. Easy walk to all areas we wanted to see and close to event attended on Saturday evening.
  • Lesley
    Australia Australia
    I loved the light and bright room and facilities. Staff were friendly and helpful. Perfect location.
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    The location was in The Rocks. We had a nice view from our windows. Our room was really clean and the beds and pillows were comfy. The breakfast was yummy too. The staff were lovely to deal with. I would definitely stay here again.
  • Kyia
    Australia Australia
    I absolutely adored the entire stay here, the room was gorgeous and the attention to detail was even more impressive. But my favourite part was the open windows, it’s so hard to find a hotel now that has windows, overall was extremely beautiful...
  • Renee
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic location!! Easily within walking distance to Circular Quay and surrounds. Room was very spacious, comfortable and clean. Great shower! Breakfast was also included.
  • Maria
    Australia Australia
    The location was great, room was comfortable and the food delicious. We had a great weekend away

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Fortune of War - Bistro 1828
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of The Russell Boutique Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Game room

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

The Russell Boutique Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 50 is required on arrival. That's about $32. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 75 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash

The fine print

Must-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 25 per day or single entry.

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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