The Russell Hotel, a boutique hotel in Sydney's historic rocks. Sydney accommodation, near the harbour bridge/opera house.

Guest Comments

“It was a pleasure to stay here, lovely rooms, everyone so helpful and friendly and it’s a really great location.  We’ll be back!!  Thanks a lot! – March 2010
“It’s been a great experience to stay here in Russell Hotel.  The service very kind.  The views next to the hotel are amazing.  We’ll come back! – April 2010
“This is the best boutique hotel I’ve ever seen” – April 2010
“Absolutely wonderful hotel!  On the same level as German Hotels (which are immaculately clean and well-reputed, the best ones in Europe).  Thanks for everything! (and we’ll be back) – April 2010
“We have loved it here – like a second home!” – April 2010
“Good.  Rare to find a hotel with character.  Good on ya!” – April 2010
“Great stay, lovely quaint hotel.  Great location” – April 2010
“Thanks for everything, “service-mindedness” such as yours is rare.  Expect to be recommended a lot.  Cheers.” – April 2010
“It was everything that I imagined.  Well done The Russell!” – May 2010
“We stayed in room 10 and were extremely pleased with the room and the whole hotel in general!  Love the old-style staircase (even though it is so many stairs!!)  Absolutely no 1 location.  We would love to come back and stay here again.” – May 2010
“I just wanted to thank you for everything it was the most perfect, convenient and beautiful place to stay.  It was close to everything I needed.  The prices were perfect and the housekeeping was fantastic.  I loved the chocolates that were left each time.” – May 2010
“Wonderful staff!!  So fortunate we checked in here!  Location Location Location” – May 2010
“Wonderful stay.  Such a gem” – May 2010
“A patch of serendipity, an oasis of calm.  Caring staff andbeautifully presented breakfast and tasty!!” – May 2010
“Lovely to return after 20-odd years!  Great place, lovely service and excellent location.” – June 2010
“Great time.  Such friendly people!” – June 2010
The Russell Hotel, a boutique hotel in Sydney's historic rocks The Russell Hotel, a boutique hotel in Sydney's historic rocks
The Russell – by Ian Dunlop, guest at The Russell since 1981

Tower'd quaintly,
Quite unlike any other
Place to rest one's head;
A winding wee-willie-winkie stair,
Creaking footfalls here and there
And colour'd casements to admit
The sea change, drifting across
Lower George from Sydney Cove;
Bathrooms shining like new pins,
Fresh faced girls, fresh faced sheets,
Soft towels, scent'd soap
And nosegays: heliotrope,
Bright daisies, sweet alice,
Geraldton wax,
Acacia
And the like;
Withal, breakfast on a tray
Bearing squeezed oranges
And an array of
Croissants, hot and infused coffee
Colour'd like mahogany toffee;
Then, showers
With warm white robes
And all the care
Of a small hotel.

1987