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The Russell Boutique HotelvsThe Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Westin Sydney scores marginally higher than The Russell Hotel. The Westin Sydney scores 82 with positive reviews from 8 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Star Service 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
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
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1 Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $170/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"One of Sydney's most celebrated AAA-rated five-star hotels, the Westin is in the center of the city, in the Martin Place pedestrian mall." Full review
"The Westin hotel chain is renowned for its heavenly beds—in Sydney it offers heavenly service, too. The staff here is cool, efficient, capable, and stylish as at a boutique hotel." Full review
"Spreading half of its tentacles into the grand General Post Office building and the others into a contemporary tower, this is one luxurious address." Full review
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Choose between heritage rooms with high ceilings and modern tower rooms; all have quality linen and supercomfy beds.
"Former post office building with skyscraper annex in a central downtown location; the city's best hotel for business travelers, with plenty of executive-level amenities." Full review
"In this glorious heritage building, rooms in the restored main building feature antique fittings, although the majority of rooms are in the modern tower section."
"Here you get the best of both worlds – a sense of history married to some very contemporary design and deluxe service." Full review
"Located on the pedestrian mall, this creatively constructed hotel is one of the top players here, a head above the rest on the second tier." Full review
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Limousines are arranged on request.
Luxury
"There are 416 rooms at this four-pearl property set in bustling Martin Place, an area that's popular for its huge array of shops and restaurants." Full review
"Right in Sydney's CBD, amidst the city's best shopping and restaurants, our 416 elegant guest rooms and suites foster peaceful recharging.By
Westin AFAR." Full review
"Located in Sydney's financial and fashion area...guests can choose a room in the contemporary high rise section or the classic heritage building. "
Sydney Travel Guide
August 6, 2021