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The Russell Boutique HotelvsSofitel Sydney Wentworth
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. Overall, The Russell Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. The Russell Hotel scores 81 with praise from 8 sources such as Frommer's, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
The Russell Boutique Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Oyster
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
OysterMid-Range
"The Russell Hotel is no ordinary three-pearl historic hotel: it's well known for being haunted." Full review
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth DK Eyewitness Star Service
Travel + Leisure Oyster
Jetsetter
Gayot Time Out Time Out
61-101 Phillip St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $182/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness "This building is a Sydney classic thanks to its curved, copper-clad façade."
Star Service "Just south of Bent Street and north of Chifley Square, this upper-midrange property is as solid and dependable as they come, comfortably sitting alongside the Radisson and Swissotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Perfect home base for families that want to experience everything Sydney has to offer without travel too far." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Luxury business hotel with extensive conference facilities... a fitness center with free classes, a casual bar/restaurant, and a more formal restaurant." Full review
Jetsetter "Heritage-listed five-star hotel with a French twist in the middle of Australia’s vibrant harbor city." Full review
Gayot "Landmark architecture welcomes guests to this French-influenced hotel in the Central Business District."
Time Out "Restaurant: Dine and recline in the Sofitel's Garden Court." Full review
Time Out "Soirée is inspired by the fashion and design icons of the 1960s and is conveniently located at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth in the CBD on Phillip Street." Full review
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