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The Russell


Hotel class 3.0 of 5
143A George St., Sydney 2000, Australia
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5 of 5 stars
DemainDeslAube   17 contributions
New England
1 Feb 2010 | Trip type: Family

Very best location of all hotels in that price range in Sydney. It is true that the hotel is a little "tired" as some reviewers have noted, but this is more than made up by the helpfulness of the staff and some very nice touches; fresh flowers in each room, coffee-maker with *real* coffee in the room, chocolate on the... more

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3 of 5 stars
UkWoodside   4 contributions
UK
21 Jan 2010 | Trip type: Family

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

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5 of 5 stars
KCCarroll   1 contribution
Milwaukee, WI
18 Jan 2010 | Trip type: Couples

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

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1 of 5 stars
Dora1983   1 contribution
London
3 Jan 2010 | Trip type: Family

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

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2 of 5 stars
crazycanadiancanada   2 contributions
canada
23 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Couples

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

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3 of 5 stars
raquelkitten   9 contributions
Sydney
7 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Business, Couples

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

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5 of 5 stars
JemWiltshire   3 contributions
Wiltshire
4 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Couples

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

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5 of 5 stars
Kimby-MT   57 contributions
Montana
15 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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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

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4 of 5 stars
Dave_and_Victoria   2 contributions
Nottingham, UK
8 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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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

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2 of 5 stars
leekCupertino_CA   2 contributions
Cupertino, CA
17 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

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

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