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Paradox Sydney

5.0 star property
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Lobby lounge
Meeting facility
Fitness facility
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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27 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Circular Quay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬
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Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Paradox Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Paradox Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Paradox One Bedroom Spa Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Paradox One Bedroom Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room Queen Atrium View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Room Queen Atrium View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Single Beds

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

Premier Room King Atrium View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heritage Queen Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Heritage Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Paradox Studio Spa Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Paradox Studio Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Accessible Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Balcony Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Balcony Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heritage King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Heritage King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Business Class Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Business Class Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Balcony Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

One Bedroom Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Studio Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room With Atrium View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Excecutive Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Paradox Sydney

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
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 Access to 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 spaciousness, cleanliness, overall comfort and comfy beds
  • 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. A complete renovation of Paradox Sydney was completed in July 2016.

This 5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 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.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

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
  • 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
  • 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

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 95.0 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 45 for adults and from 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 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. 1188 out of 1549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1549 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Room very comfortable and clean. Pool very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrived at 9 AM after leaving our cruise ship. Was able to get my reserved room immediately without waiting for an afternoon check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay we love this place for a city stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

K.T., Ellicott City

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property made you feel like a queen. Always willing to help and offer whatever i needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great hotel

Lovely hotel in great position in the CBD. Very clean and quiet rooms. Would recommend a stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay. Room was nicely appointed and very spacious. Hotel staff were friendly. Good buffet breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy, Warkworth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to public transport, eating places and the harbour. Concierge staff were most helpful and special thanks to David who escorted me to the corner of the street to show me the nearest convenience store. Our room was well lit and very clean. Quick check-in and the room was ready well before the 2 pm check-in time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth, Drumheller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel before a cruise. Eveything we needed was close, the room also came with breakfast. Everything for us was good, staff very polite and helpfull. Room was very nice even had a turndown service. We if get the opertunity would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Two stays

We stayed twice, prior to and after our cruise. Nice property, well located. Concierge staff were particularly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff and very good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good stay, no complaints… breakfast buffet was nice, room was good and staff are friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel. Good location for visiting all the sights. The cost of food and beverages were over priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly & helpful, very accommodating & ready to answer all questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and easy access to everything downtown
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to work.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, higly recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan David, Tucson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great. We are not easily pleased but were delighted with the cavity and the staff. I left medicine in the fridge by accident and they delivered it right to our cruise ship. The food in the Fax Bar is excellent and reasonably priced. Will come back but will definitely be looking for more Radisson Blu properties.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025