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Paradox Sydney

5.0 star property

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Premier Twin Room
Indoor pool
Lobby lounge
Executive lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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27 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Harbour Bridge
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 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
(1 review)
  • 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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Deluxe King Room

Deluxe King Room

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

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Heritage King Room

Heritage King Room

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

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Heritage Queen Room

Heritage Queen Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Paradox Studio Spa Suite

Paradox Studio Spa Suite

  • 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

  • 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
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Twin Room

Premier Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 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

  • Pitt Street Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Circular Quay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 16 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Temple Sydney - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Hubert - ‬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

  • In-room babysitting
  • 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

Paradox Sydney Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1229 out of 1604 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1604 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jaydon

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Impressed with the whole experience will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

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

Radisson Blue Hotel is now Paradox Hotel

Firstly - it isn’t the Radisson Blue Hotel anymore! I was very confused when my taxi stopped at the address and not one Radisson Hotel sign anywhere! It is now called Paradox Hotel. My booking was honoured and I was given an upgrade which was a lovely surprise. The concierge was absolutely lovely and explained the change of the hotel to Paradox Hotel. Hotel staff were lovely. The room was absolutely stunning and faultless. Location is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Girls trip

Girls shopping trip, great facilities beautiful room very comfortable. The staff made the experience, extremely friendly and exceptional service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Comfortable hotel in a great central location

Great central location and a comfortable hotel with friendly professional staff. The room was comfortable and clean with a very comfortable bed and pillows. Pretty quiet too for a central city location. Overall an excellent stay for a long weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jenna Ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t stay here if you have a small child. Was not impressed, not sure how they can still be classed as 5 star. The property is old and tired, certain areas could do with a better clean. The staff were not overly friendly or helpful (with exception to a few of the door staff who were very lovely). Pram access was an absolute pain as there are stairs to get into the main entrance. Concierge were not very helpful, I asked for baby food to be warmed up in the microwave, it was given to me cold, I asked for a high chair to be sent to the room, they sent me a bar stool. When I explained that was no good, they said it’s all they had. I then went down to the restaurant myself and found a high chair and took it up to the room myself. Whilst our room was being serviced the cleaner must of smashed a glass on the bathroom floor, which is fine these things happen, however no mention of it, so my crawling baby found a large chard of glass on the floor. When I altered the hotel they did not understand this danger, nor seem to care
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great family staycation

Great stay highly recommend. Buffet breakfast was amazing. Pool was great. Kids had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heng

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and service as per usual. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The propriety offers excellent accommodation with its central location. Guests can easily walk to the botanical garden, opera house, the rocks or catch light rail to other destination ie Darling harbour, Haymarket etc. we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome, Parramatta

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Felicity

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, convenient location, decent sized room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KJ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitoko

Liked: Amenities
Great service. Enjoyed nice breakfast buffet. Stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025