The Russell Hotel

Best Location

The location was good as it was near where our cruise ship left us and the Sydney Bridge as we did the tour. Also, handy to the Rocks weekend markets. The renovations had not been completed and we had not been notified that the lifts would be out and that there was no airconditioning. The ceiling fan was noisy and the bathroom fans from other rooms continually woke us during the night.

Location, ideal for the Rock's and access to transport links of Circular Quay. Noisy, room described as cosy, meant tiny! Furniture as old as the hotel. No mirror in room (complaint from wife). Receptionist (Elizabeth) quite rude when dealing with complaints from many quests. Refurbishment work still underway

Great location We should have been warned that currently the hotel is being refurbished. Perhaps when done it will be alot better

The location was good, walking distance to circular quay. The location was good, walking distance to circular quay. Small room, no chairs, expensive. We were brought breakfast to our room and expected to eat it there but there was nowhere to sit or put the tray, just the bed and the floor. No sign of the Acacia restaurant mentioned on the web site description. The hotel was effectively a building site and outside our room everywhere was coated in dust. No normal hotel facilities and we weren't told about the small guest lounge, in which we could have eaten our breakfast.

Good location; decoration; the building; nice and attentive staff. A more generous breakfast.