The Russell Boutique HotelvsSydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Russell Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay. The Russell Hotel ranks #19 in Sydney with approval from 8 reviewers such as Fodor's, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
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
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
30 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $305/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"One of two Marriotts in town, this property is a quick stroll to Circular Quay and The Rocks." Full review
Fodor's
"This modern high-rise hotel is a minute's walk from Circular Quay, a two-minute stroll from The Rocks, and a short distance from Pitt Street's best shopping."
Travel + Leisure
"Glass-and-concrete skyscraper featuring a grand 3-floor lobby, along the harbor. ." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
""The location alone–just a five-minute stroll from the Sydney Harbour–makes this a stand-out hotel"." Full review
Star Service
"Ideally located half a block south of Circular Quay, with good views of the famed opera house, a five-minute stroll to both the opera house and The Rocks." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Set in a soaring 32-floor tower, this upscale Marriott is located in the heart of Sydney's Central Business District, a short walk from the trendy The Rocks neighborhood and iconic Sydney Harbour." Full review
Gayot
"Attractive modern design meets convenient, business-friendly amenities at this Circular Quay hotel."