The Russell Boutique HotelvsPark Hyatt Sydney
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Park Hyatt Sydney scores significantly better than The Russell Hotel. Park Hyatt Sydney is ranked #2 in Sydney with approval from 15 sources like Fodor's, Hideaway Report and Concierge.
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
Park Hyatt Sydney Show All Reviews
7 Hickson Road, The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $457/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This artistically curving property on The Rocks foreshore is the best-positioned hotel in Sydney." Full review
Concierge
"There are other hotels on the Sydney waterfront, but this low-rise building is the only one that sits right at water level."
DK Eyewitness
"Many rooms in this luxurious six-star hotel have Opera House views, as does the rooftop heated swimming pool."
Fodor's
"A multimillion-dollar total rebuild, which included the addition of an entire top floor, has seen the iconic Park Hyatt Sydney reemerge as Sydney's best address." Full review
Time Out
"Since opening in 1990, the Park Hyatt has played host to a steady stream of celebrities, heads of state and international jet-setters with money to burn." Full review
Star Service
"Uniquely situated beneath the Harbour Bridge on Sydney Cove, this low-rise, waterfront property is one of Hyatt's, and the city's, most famously sought after hotels." Full review
Gayot
"Reopened after a hotel-wide renovation, the Park Hyatt Sydney utilizes, highlights and embraces the hotel's breathtaking harbor-front location."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located smack in-between the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge, the Park Hyatt might just be the city’s best address." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Luxury meets location at Sydney's most expensive hotel, where the service levels and facilities are second to none." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The hotel is tucked directly beneath the Harbour Bridge, and many rooms showcase head-on views of the Sydney Opera House, perfectly framed in floor-to-ceiling windows and doors." Full review