you can't beat being in the heart of The Rocks and in a lovely old hotel with comfortable rooms, a choice of bathrooms and a great breakfast. I was worried about eating breakfast in the bar which on the Saturday night was full of pub patrons but there was no scent of stale beer or wine smell, and there was... More

We chose the Russell Hotel because of location, value, history, character and charm. The location is unbeatable in Sydney! The squeaky floors, up-and-down stairs, individually decorated rooms, fresh flowers, chocolates in the evening all added to the experience. Inconsistent water temperature in shower, a little mildew in shower but overall satisfactory cleanliness. Our rooms were quiet, not directly on George.... More

The hotel is perfectly placed for access to all of The Rocks, Circular Quay, the Harbour Bridge and the city. Fantastic location. We were a little disappointed with the room, however. Room 19 is close to reception and on the lower ground floor. It is beautifully decorated and has a homely cottage feel with plain wood furniture. The only downside... More

We were recommended to stay near the Rocks in Sydney and were definitely pleased that we did. It's definitely the best location as it's so near to the two main iconic landmarks, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. We chose the Russell because it was much better value than most other places near it. The hotel itself is pretty... More

I stayed here for a week in one of the shared bathroom rooms and it worked out much better than expected. Depending upon your perspective, some would find the room's decor outdated; I found it charming and full of character. At night, it was pleasant to come back to flowers in the room and a chocolate on the pillow. The... More

We had three nights in Sydney staying at the Russell, location is perfect, 2 minutes to Circular Quay which makes it so easy to get to from the airport. Staff were welcoming and very helpful for the duration of our stay. Robyn in particular was really helpful. The Hotel has so much character as it is in the historical Rocks... More

If all you are interested in is location, this is the small hotel for you. We were able to get a deluxe ensuite room for two nights, at a very reasonable price. However, I would agree with others that the breakfast is barely adequate, the floors creak loudly, and the ups and downs and narrow hallways make moving your luggage... More

We stayed three nights and found it exceptionally well - located as we caught train to/from airport. This was an opportunity to show a Canadian visitor Sydney and thehotel was a great starting point for each day's activities. The room was clean and well - supplied but backed onto a linen cupboard and the creaks were loud as the building... More

I stayed for two nights with my two children. The hotel was perfectly adequate. Our room was lovely and relatively quiet. The sitting area is a real gem. I looked into some other rooms (especially the single ones in the corridor leading to reception) and would never stay in them. One would hear every step on the creaky floorboards and... More