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2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served
Paradox Studio Spa Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Indoor pool
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪14 min drive‬
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Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Paradox One Bedroom Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Business Class Room With Lounge Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Heritage Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Business Class Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Balcony Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Balcony Room

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe King Room

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Heritage King Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Heritage King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Heritage Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Paradox Studio Spa Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Paradox Studio Spa Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premier Accessible Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Accessible Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Room King Atrium View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premier Room Queen Atrium View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Room Queen Atrium View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premier Twin Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Paradox Executive Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Paradox Executive Suite

  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Paradox One Bedroom Spa Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Paradox One Bedroom Spa Suite

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Paradox Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Room Queen Atrium View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Room King Atrium View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Heritage King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Paradox Studio Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Balcony Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Paradox Sydney

Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an indoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a steam room are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Paradox Sydney offers 364 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

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

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

Children aged 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 on-site spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials and body treatments. The spa is open selected days.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the sightseeing around Paradox Sydney. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Circular Quay. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a meal at the fine-dining restaurant or drinks at the lobby lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with massages, body treatments or facials at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a steam room
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, spaciousness, comfy beds and overall comfort
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Pitt Street Mall and 7 minutes on foot from The Domain
Paradox Sydney offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 8 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5382 square feet (500 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A hot tub, a steam room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Paradox Sydney. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Bentley Restaurant & Bar – This fine-dining restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Lady Fairfax Room – This restaurant only serves breakfast. Open daily.
Fax Bar – This lobby lounge specialises in international cuisine and only serves light fare. 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 85 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 50 for adults and AUD 30 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
  • 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

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 per cent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 210.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately AUD 50 for adults and from AUD 30 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 85 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 210.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • 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. 1552 out of 1988 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1988 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1988 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1988 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1988 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was unreal Super quiet and the curtains stopped all the light. Would Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location & great service. Rooms were very comfortable and clean too.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

marthe, BURNABY

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and ideal location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean, staff friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Chen Yun

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn, Houston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Avalon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
amazing staff and cleanly rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was great to explore Sydney, would throughly recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gemmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice bed and spacious room.. close to many attractions and shopping area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Milan, Aurora

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Samantha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
location was great, we just back from a 2 week cruise the city is very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and so were the staff !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and bed was comfy. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

yiping

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sasiprapa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

judy, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean.Very accommodating staff.Close to CBD and waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, the staff were courteous. The minus was the lack of closet space and drawers for our clothes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026