The Russell Boutique HotelvsMacleay Hotel
Both The Russell Hotel and Macleay Hotel are recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Russell Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Macleay Hotel. The Russell Hotel ranks #30 in Sydney with recommendations from 7 reviews including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Fodor's.
The Russell Boutique Hotel
143A George St., The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $125/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"This is the coziest place to stay in The Rocks, and perhaps in all of Sydney." Full review
Fodor's
"For charm, character, and central location, it's hard to beat this ornate Victorian hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A lovely oldfashioned hotel sits above a historic pub, the Fortune of War."
Time Out
"With a great location in the middle of the Rocks... the Russell still somehow manages to feel more like a cosy country B&B than a city-centre hotel." Full review
Rough Guide
"A small hotel with popular shared-bathroom rooms, plus en-suite options; the priciest have views of Circular Quay."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Old-world charm meets gentle contemporary styling at this long-standing favourite." Full review
Star Service
"In a prized location near The Rocks, amid restored 18th- and 19th-century buildings, this property is a winsome eclectic selection with a blend of traditional and contemporary styles." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Russell Hotel is no ordinary three-pearl historic hotel: it's well known for being haunted." Full review
Macleay Hotel
28 Macleay Street, Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2011
From $85/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"There are excellent value weekly rates available at this hotel. The clean apartments have well-equipped kitchenettes and are a great choice for busy travellers."
Lonely Planet
"At the posh end of Potts Point, surrounded by fabulous restaurants, is this understated hotel." Full review
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Ask for a room on a higher floor for city and harbour views.
Travel + Leisure
"A collection of serviced apartments, meaning you get a handy kitchenette with any room you book. It’s also an affordable housing option." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"There are 126 rooms in this modern, mid-range hotel with eco-friendly inclinations." Full review