Stayed here in December 2009 in the two large rooms at the front - the suite and the studio. Rooms are reasonably spacious for an old building, but very basic and tired by way of furnishings. This adds to the character, to some extent, but for the price the rooms are just that bit too grotty. That said, the staff... more

My wife and I traveled to Sydney for the New Years Holiday. The Russell was perfect. It was in the heart of The Rocks, with a roof-top view of George Street / Circular Quay. The service was gracious and the food was good. If you are looking for a full-service "Hyatt-type" hotel, the Russell is not for you. We loved... more

We travelled a long way from Europe to share our room with a huge cockroach that sat nicely on the wall by the window. It was a very disappointing experience, especially when you travel with small children. more

We travelled and stayed @ the Russell Hotel. The staff @ the front desk were very friendly. There was a new gentleman starting when we got there and he seemed like he wasn't sure how to answer our questions we had. (it was his second day) I had to ask the front desk for more towels and then again for... more

Hi, we stayed here as we were going to a wedding in the 'Rocks". Yes we are Sydney Siders. Hubby and I stayed here as we didnt want to drive the 1 hour trip home. We thought the Russell is a perfect location for a weekend away, and it didnt dissapoint. The rooms a little small for my liking, but... more

We arrived early on a Sunday morning after a very long flight from Heathrow. We didn't expect to have access to our room, but had previously requested if we could book in and drop of our luggage. Imagine how pleased we were to not only be able to book in but be shown to our room which was ready for... more

We picked this place based on reports from other travellers and were not disappointed. Far from it! Though we could not afford a room with ensuite bath, our 135 AUD room shared a bath with only one or two other rooms and we never had to wait for a shower or toilet. (There were actually several bathrooms we could choose... more

Booked The Russell after reading TripAdvisor reviews and we weren't disappointed. Excellent location for seeing Sydney - 5mins walk from bedroom to Harbour Bridge and Opera house. Not expensive but a comfortable room with standard facilities. The ceiling fan was particularly welcome when we arrived from UK snow to Aussie heat. Breakfast was good - try the mixed breads basket! more

As other travelers have noted, the location of the Russell just can't be beat. Step outside and you're within an easy walk to Circular Quay, harbor cruises, the Opera House, Harbor Bridge, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Hop-on-Hop-Off bus stop, and lots of cafes, shops and restaurants on the cobblestone streets.. In addition, the Russell is one of the... more