The Russell Boutique Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Sydney
About the Hotel
Historic Accommodation Options
The Russell Boutique Hotel offers 29 individually designed rooms with heritage features. Options include Economy Single rooms without bathrooms, Classic King/Twin rooms with ensuite bathrooms, Superior King rooms, Heritage shared bathrooms, Authentic Queen rooms, Charming ensuite rooms, Serene courtyard access rooms, and the signature Russell room with separate sitting area. All rooms include air conditioning, ceiling fans, opening windows, television, tea/coffee facilities, bathrobes, hairdryers, minibars, and ironing boards. Some rooms provide views of George Street, First Fleet Park, or internal courtyards.
Three Dining Venues
The hotel features three distinct dining options: The Push cocktail bar serving breakfast buffet with fruit, toast, cereals, and yogurt; The Fortune of War, Sydney's oldest pub dating to 1828 with historic hamper bar; and First Fleet Bistro offering modern dining. The Fortune of War Bistro 1828 provides table service dining. Guests receive complimentary continental breakfast each morning at The Russell Wine Bar on the ground floor.
Private Rooftop Access
Guests have exclusive access to a private rooftop garden with views of Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge. The hotel includes a lounge area with balcony overlooking George Street, library with books and tourist guides, and self-service laundry facilities available during reception hours for $4 per load with complementary detergent.
Heart of The Rocks
Located at 143A George Street in The Rocks, the hotel is 200 meters from Circular Quay and its train, ferry, light rail, and bus stations. The Overseas Passenger Cruise Terminal is a 5-minute walk. The Sydney Airport train line (T8) provides direct access to Circular Quay. The entrance is via Globe Street at Nurses Walk corner. The area features Cadman's Cottage, Susannah Place Museum, The Rocks Discovery Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, and Sydney Opera House within walking distance.
Family-Run Hospitality Services
The family-owned hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, luggage storage, and tour arrangement services. The front desk assists with airport transfers and cruise terminal transportation. Room safes are available for valuables. The property maintains a no-smoking policy throughout all rooms and common areas, including electronic cigarettes. Check-in is at 2 PM, check-out at 11 AM. The rooftop and sitting room are for guest use only during reception hours.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
