Introduction


Curious to see what guests who have stayed in Russell Hotel Sydney think about it? Read what guests who booked through HolidayCity have said about Russell Hotel Sydney. We also have reviews by visitors who have visited the hotel (not necessarily through HolidayCity).
 
Overall Ratings by 41 Reviewers is:  4.1 
 
Recommended: 30 Not Recommended: 4 Neutral: 7
 

Hotel Ratings (out of 5)


3.3  Facilities 4.9  Location
4.1  Ambience 4.3  Service
3.8  Value for Money    

Room Ratings (out of 5)


4.3  Bed 3.7  Room Size
4.4  Cleanliness 3.8  Amenities
 

1 to 30 Russell Hotel Sydney Reviews


 

Recommendation:  by patricia wardman
 
Suitable for: Leisure

 
Hotel

  Facilities 5
  Ambience 5
  Service 5
  Location 5
  Value for Money 5
 
Room

  Bed 5
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 5
  Amenities 5
   

The Downside

Recommendation:  by Michael Bailey
 
Suitable for: Leisure

Our main concern was lack of easy access. I am 69, my wife 67. We found it very difficult to lug two heavy suitcases up to reception , let alone up a further flight of stairs to our room. I know it might be difficult to arrange, but the hotel really should have a lift, to make life easier for its guests. It is not an hotel for older or less fit people.

We wanted the room fan active but, the fitting was so loose that there was a real risk fo it coming away from the ceiling, and it was noisy, so we were unable to use it as much as we would have wished to

 
Hotel

  Facilities 2
  Ambience 3
  Service 4
  Location 5
  Value for Money 4
 
Room

  Bed 5
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 4
  Amenities 2
   

Recommendation:  by Fiona Bain
 

Excellent location close to all amenities Access to hotel room via narrow steep stairs - not easy to carry heavy cases, but there was a porter.

 
Hotel

  Facilities 2
  Ambience 4
  Service 5
  Location 5
  Value for Money 5
 
Room

  Bed 5
  Cleanliness 4
  Room Size 3
  Amenities 3
   

Recommendation:  by Tania Weire
 

Breakfast was perfect. Lovely quaint room, warm showers, very comfy bed. Discreet room service.

 
Hotel

  Facilities 4
  Ambience 5
  Service 5
  Location 5
  Value for Money 5
 
Room

  Bed 5
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 4
  Amenities 5
   

Recommendation:  by J. Alison Young
 

The location is the best I have ever had in Sydney The bathroom could have been a bit cleaner, mould in the grout, shower door broken

 
Hotel

  Facilities 3
  Ambience 5
  Service 5
  Location 5
  Value for Money 5
 
Room

  Bed 5
  Cleanliness 3
  Room Size 2
  Amenities 4
   

Recommendation:  by John McLure
 

The narrow staircase to reception was unkempt & precarious to manage with suitcases & golf clubs. The breakfast was very good value. This was a very noisy room at the back. We had to keep the window open because of the heat. The ceiling fan did not cool down the room enough.

 
Hotel

  Facilities 2
  Ambience 3
  Service 4
  Location 5
  Value for Money 3
 
Room

  Bed 3
  Cleanliness 3
  Room Size 1
  Amenities 2
   

Recommendation:  by Steven Mullen
 

Street side can be a bit noisy on weekend nights.

 
Hotel

  Facilities 3
  Ambience 4
  Service 5
  Location 5
  Value for Money 4
 
Room

  Bed 4
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 4
  Amenities 4
   

Recommendation:  by Elin Rhiannon James
 

Stairs up to reception are very small, unstable and very difficult to navigate with heavy cases. There should be a lift or at the very least, a ramp.

 
Hotel

  Facilities 2
  Ambience 4
  Service 4
  Location 4
  Value for Money 3
 
Room

  Bed 4
  Cleanliness 4
  Room Size 3
  Amenities 4
   

Recommendation:  by Eric Smith
 

The breakfast was excellent

 
Hotel

  Facilities 4
  Ambience 4
  Service 5
  Location 5
  Value for Money 4
 
Room

  Bed 4
  Cleanliness 4
  Room Size 3
  Amenities 4
   

Recommendation:  by jean baker
 

 
Hotel

  Facilities 5
  Ambience 5
  Service 5
  Location 5
  Value for Money 5
 
Room

  Bed 5
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 5
  Amenities 5
   

Recommendation:  by Hans Arne Kjelsaas
 

 
Hotel

  Facilities 4
  Ambience 4
  Service 4
  Location 5
  Value for Money 4
 
Room

  Bed 4
  Cleanliness 4
  Room Size 4
  Amenities 4
   

Recommendation:  by Ken Callaghan
 

 
Hotel

  Facilities 2
  Ambience 4
  Service 4
  Location 5
  Value for Money 4
 
Room

  Bed 2
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 3
  Amenities 3
   

Recommendation:  by Kevin Viney
 

the standard of English on your web site and in your e-mail is not very good e.g. traveller has 2 "l"s; number of visitS; if you WOULD like to share ..., please FILL IN the boxES below needs decorating

 
Hotel

  Facilities 3
  Ambience 4
  Service 4
  Location 5
  Value for Money 3
 
Room

  Bed 4
  Cleanliness 3
  Room Size 3
  Amenities 4
   

Recommendation:  by Ronald Menacher
 

The water piping system made such loud noises during the night and made me stop sleeping. Also the walls transmitted noises from the other rooms very well. Even with closed windows noises from the steet (laughter, conversation) could be heard very well during night time.

 
Hotel

  Facilities 2
  Ambience 4
  Service 4
  Location 5
  Value for Money 2
 
Room

  Bed 4
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 3
  Amenities 2
   

Recommendation:  by EGRETAUD Charles
 

Lugage !!!

 
Hotel

  Facilities 4
  Ambience 4
  Service 4
  Location 5
  Value for Money 4
 
Room

  Bed 5
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 5
  Amenities 5
   

Recommendation:  by Etienne Cornu
 

The location is the best possible, in the Rocks, next to the big name hotels. You are right there, really close to everything. Somewhat noisy, just above or near a pub. Had to open the window because it was hot and no air conditioning.

 
Hotel

  Facilities 4
  Ambience 5
  Service 5
  Location 5
  Value for Money 4
 
Room

  Bed 5
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 3
  Amenities 5
   

Recommendation:  by Teresa Horn
 

 
Hotel

  Facilities 3
  Ambience 5
  Service 4
  Location 5
  Value for Money 4
 
Room

  Bed 4
  Cleanliness 4
  Room Size 2
  Amenities 3
   

Recommendation:  by Andreas Meier
 

The hotel is expensive.

 
Hotel

  Facilities 2
  Ambience 4
  Service 4
  Location 5
  Value for Money 3
 
Room

  Bed 5
  Cleanliness 4
  Room Size 5
  Amenities 4
   

Recommendation:  by Paul Olness
 

Appreciated the quality of the linens used, the room decor, the excellent location, and even the squeeky floors. Beauty and character combined.

 
Hotel

  Facilities 4
  Ambience 5
  Service 4
  Location 5
  Value for Money 4
 
Room

  Bed 4
  Cleanliness 4
  Room Size 4
  Amenities 4
   

Recommendation:  by Curtis Wise
 

 
Hotel

  Facilities 3
  Ambience 4
  Service 5
  Location 5
  Value for Money 3
 
Room

  Bed 4
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 4
  Amenities 3
   

Recommendation:  by david lambie
 

The hotel offers more than service. It is the 19th Century feel that makes it so interesting to stay at

 
Hotel

  Facilities 5
  Ambience 5
  Service 5
  Location 5
  Value for Money 5
 
Room

  Bed 5
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 5
  Amenities 5
   

Recommendation:  by Michael Schmidt
 

Room is over a Pub, impossible to sleep before 3:00 at weekend, Breakfast under standard. Room 28, No elevator, many stairs, no help by heavy baggage

 
Hotel

  Facilities 3
  Ambience 4
  Service 4
  Location 1
  Value for Money 1
 
Room

  Bed 4
  Cleanliness 2
  Room Size 4
  Amenities 3
   

Recommendation:  by Hans Veeh
 

A charming boutique hotel with personal service in a great location. limited space for making coffee

 
Hotel

  Facilities 4
  Ambience 5
  Service 5
  Location 5
  Value for Money 5
 
Room

  Bed 5
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 5
  Amenities 4
   

Recommendation:  by Donald Long
 

Beautifully furnished, toiletries supplied along with champagne and chocolates. We had to change our reservation at the last minute for the next night (due to illness) and the staff could not have been more helpful.

 
Hotel

  Facilities 4
  Ambience 5
  Service 5
  Location 5
  Value for Money 5
 
Room

  Bed 5
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 5
  Amenities 5
   

Recommendation:  by Oliver Robin Henderson
 

 
Hotel

  Facilities 3
  Ambience 3
  Service 4
  Location 5
  Value for Money 4
 
Room

  Bed 5
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 3
  Amenities 4
   

Recommendation:  by Dave Sanders
 

 
Hotel

  Facilities 3
  Ambience 3
  Service 4
  Location 5
  Value for Money 3
 
Room

  Bed 4
  Cleanliness 4
  Room Size 3
  Amenities 4
   

Recommendation:  by watson kim
 

car parking system difficult to access out of hours . Walking down ramps etc no fresh flowers as advertised

 
Hotel

  Facilities 2
  Ambience 2
  Service 4
  Location 5
  Value for Money 3
 
Room

  Bed 4
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 3
  Amenities 2
   

Recommendation:  by Martins Kaskins
 

 
Hotel

  Facilities 3
  Ambience 3
  Service 3
  Location 5
  Value for Money 4
 
Room

  Bed 4
  Cleanliness 4
  Room Size 4
  Amenities 3
   

Recommendation:  by Lesley Anne Glover
 

Terrific location. Lack of a lift would make it difficult for some older travellers although the staff were happy to help with luggage. Very good sitting room with loads of guides etc to consult. Great room garden with limited bar service too. Overall, the room was really good. If I had to criticise, the ceiling fan was noisy and the room was very dark with no outlook. It was Room 26 and was very niosy at 07.30 h every morning, I think due to cleaners on the roof garden above.

 
Hotel

  Facilities 4
  Ambience 4
  Service 5
  Location 5
  Value for Money 4
 
Room

  Bed 5
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 3
  Amenities 5
   

Recommendation:  by hilary standing
 

a very nice change from usual bland accommodation charming and characterful

 
Hotel

  Facilities 4
  Ambience 5
  Service 5
  Location 5
  Value for Money 5
 
Room

  Bed 5
  Cleanliness 5
  Room Size 4
  Amenities 5
   

 
 

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