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The Russell Boutique HotelvsShangri-La Sydney
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney scores significantly higher than The Russell Hotel. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney scores 94 with recommendations from 14 sources such as Gayot, Forbes Travel Guide and Fodor's.
The Russell Boutique Hotel
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143A George St., The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $125/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
"This is the coziest place to stay in The Rocks, and perhaps in all of Sydney." Full review
"For charm, character, and central location, it's hard to beat this ornate Victorian hotel." Full review
"A lovely oldfashioned hotel sits above a historic pub, the Fortune of War."
"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
"A small hotel with popular shared-bathroom rooms, plus en-suite options; the priciest have views of Circular Quay."
Top Choice
"Old-world charm meets gentle contemporary styling at this long-standing favourite." Full review
"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
Mid-Range
"The Russell Hotel is no ordinary three-pearl historic hotel: it's well known for being haunted." Full review
Shangri-La Sydney
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176 Cumberland Street,The Rocks, Sydney 2000, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $194/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"Book a room on the 20th floor or above at this ultramodern landmark hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Circular Quay." Full review
"Towering above Walsh Bay from its prime position alongside the Sydney Harbour Bridge, this sleek hotel is the place for a room with a bird's-eye view." Full review
"Luxurious escape in the heart of the Rocks district, with a destination bar and restaurant, spa, and Sydney Harbor views." Full review
Luxury
"With sweeping views of both Darling Harbor and Sydney Cove, the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is one of the most desirable hotels in the city." Full review
"Take in stunning views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House at this luxurious, award-winning hotel in the heart of The Rocks district."
"This deluxe property is an exceptional Asian delight with a prominent harbor-side perch overlooking Sydney's exquisite opera house." Full review
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"Located in the historic Rocks district, the Shangri-La is a short walk from the Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Sydney, The Sydney Theater Company and Sydney Opera House." Full review
Top Choice
"The Hong Kong–based chain's Sydney offering is a suitably upmarket tower with large, extremely comfortable rooms." Full review
"Some of the city’s largest rooms and a new Chi spa that opened in February 2010. " Full review
"The Shangri-La Hotel has the greatest breakfast in the world, and the best part is: it's free." Full review