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

Guest Comments

"We really appreciated our stay in the hotel, the kindness of the staff, the excellent service, the peace of the atmosphere, the perfect location. Thank you and good luck." - February 2009
"Wonderful. There is simply no point staying anywhere else in town." - February 2009
"Location location. Unbelievably friendly service. You would never stay anywhere else. Wish they had a Russell Hotel everywhere. Thank you. Fantastic." - February 2009
"How refreshing to find a hotel with character. A great place to relax." - February 2009
"Great as always. As well as myself my family has been staying here for years. It's the best. Staff wonderful, especially the breakfast team." - February 2009
"I have really enjoyed staying here. It’s been beautifully done and I appreciate all the little touches like fresh flowers and chocs. Thanks!" - April 2009
"Had a great time helpful friendly staff. Great location! Thankyou all." - April 2009
"We have been returning to The Russell since 1990, beautiful hotel in great part of the city" - April 2009
"Very cosy and comfortable stay. Lovely decor. Great location." - April 2009
"How delightful it has been staying here so friendly and gracious, beautifully appointed but the breakfasts – Amazing. Hope to be back one day" - May 2009
"Thankyou for a wonderful experience here. Enjoyed the stay very much, not long enough though." - May 2009
"The Rocks, The Russell Hotel, the staff, the people of Sydney have all made our stay here simply superb. Well done! We hope to come back again." - June 2009
"Beautiful room, warm friendly atmosphere a lovely stay." - June 2009
"Our 32 days of vacation travel to Australia has come to an end with our stay this week at The Russell Hotel. The Russell is truly a 'jewel in the Rock’s'. Our experience here has given us memories that will last a lifetime that we will share with our friend's and family. The friendly smile of Maxine and the other staff members as well as the willingness to offer assistance and guidance to us ensured us a pleasant vacation. We will miss the candy on our pillow each day and waking up to a great breakfast downstairs that always got our day started on the right foot. Should we have the opportunity to return to Sydney, we would look forward to staying at the Russell Hotel." - June 2009
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