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Paradox Sydney

5.0 star property

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Premier Twin Room
Lobby lounge
Indoor pool
Executive lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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27 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Pitt Street Mall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Paradox One Bedroom Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Business Class Room With Lounge Access

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Heritage Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Business Class Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Balcony Room

Deluxe Balcony Room

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe King Room

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heritage King Room

Heritage King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Heritage Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Paradox Studio Spa Suite

Paradox Studio Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Accessible Room

Premier Accessible Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Room King Atrium View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room Queen Atrium View

Premier Room Queen Atrium View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Twin Room

Premier Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Double Beds

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Paradox Executive Suite

Paradox Executive Suite

  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Paradox One Bedroom Spa Suite

Paradox One Bedroom Spa Suite

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Paradox Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Room Queen Atrium View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Room King Atrium View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Heritage King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Paradox Studio Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Balcony Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Sydney

Paradox Sydney is centrally located in Sydney, a 5-minute walk from Pitt Street Mall and 7 minutes by foot from The Domain. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Circular Quay and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sydney Opera House.

What's nearby

  • The Domain - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Martin Place - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pitt Street Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Circular Quay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Wynyard Station - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Hubert - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spice Temple Sydney - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chophouse Sydney - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Grand Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bentley Restaurant + Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Paradox Sydney

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Paradox Sydney offers 364 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a steam room.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials and body treatments. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 364 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite at Bentley Restaurant & Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Sydney? This hotel has 5382 square feet (500 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Bentley Restaurant & Bar - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Lady Fairfax Room - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Fax Bar - This lobby lounge specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 45 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bentley Restaurant & Bar
  • Fax Bar
  • Lady Fairfax Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (5,382 square foot of space)

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift (96 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (117 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 12 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1853
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - July 2016
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 95.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 45 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 75 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 95.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
Radisson Blu Plaza Sydney
Radisson Blu Sydney Plaza
Sydney Plaza Hotel
Radisson Sydney
Sydney Radisson
Radisson Blu Plaza Sydney
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney Hotel
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney Sydney
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney Hotel Sydney

Reviews

Paradox Sydney Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1285 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1664 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1664 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Sydney city hotel

Returning to this hotel again. Our usual stay when in Sydney city as comfortable, relaxed and friendly. A good quality hotel close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is ideal to see Sydney. It is close to so many amenities. Staff is exceptionally friendly. Our entire group enjoyed staying at this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a well run hotel with spacious rooms with great spa bath bathrooms. It was comfortable although I prefer not to turn ny head when watching tv from the bed. The food and restaurants were great. Fast room service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay, clean rooms, helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location and service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

V

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend, friendly staff

Great stay, took was very spacious and clean. Staff were very friendly and help. Amazing location, walking distance to many places around central.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Business Class Lounge not worth it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaydon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I need a receipt
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Team were always polite, welcoming and friendly. Hotel is in a great location and right near public transport. Stayed for a conference nearby so did not get to try out everything, but breakfast was good. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Was a great experience the hotel is beautiful in the city 10 min away from the opera house, room was clean spacious and had everything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities- the spa, gym, steam room & pool were good but pool needed to be a little warmer being winter when we stayed. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Always fabulous. Love the staff - they make it so special.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicollete

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MERCEDES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great position close to train station and walking distance to circular quay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff. They just couldnt do enough for us. Made us feel like loyalty
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed in the food served in-house. Overly salty, lacked flavour and didn't taste fresh. Pasta sauce tasted and looked like it had come from a jar. Vegan risotto too salty and flavour less. Tasted like the chef had used stock cubes and frozen peas. We were pleased that the room temp was cooler than in the past. Nice for sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025