Paradox Sydney

5.0 star property
VIP Access

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Front of property – evening/night
2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; international cuisine
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.)
    ‪13 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Paradox One Bedroom Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Business Class Room With Lounge Access

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Heritage Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Business Class Room

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

Deluxe Balcony Room

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Room

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Heritage King Room

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

Heritage Queen Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Paradox Studio Spa Suite

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

Premier Accessible Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room King Atrium View

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

Premier Room Queen Atrium View

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

Premier Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds OR 2 Double Beds

Paradox Executive Suite

  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Paradox One Bedroom Spa Suite

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Paradox Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Room Queen Atrium View

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Room King Atrium View

  • Sleeps 2

Heritage King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Paradox Studio Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Balcony Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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 body treatments, facials or massages 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, overall comfort, comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 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 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.

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

  • 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
  • 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 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 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
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. 1503 out of 1922 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1922 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1922 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1922 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1922 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was very nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location. When you step out of the hotel turn right and walk 15 minutes to the harbor, turn left and walk 15 minutes to fabulous shopping or cross the street for multiple dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very big, clean room(2 double beds) the beds and sheets10/10.Very very comfy beds and the pillows were amazing. Staff outstanding,made us feel very welcome when we arrived. Everything is on your doorstep,15mins to Sydney Opera house,5mins to the shops and lots of places to eat around the hotel.I’d definitely stay at this hotel again10/10😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Doris, brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I took without breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mario, el paso

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean with very attentive staff coming twice a day to check on the room. The room was very spacious with a good sized bathroom too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great suite lovely business lounge front desk staff excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was beautiful! Great location, helpful staff, clean rooms and facilities. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful ten days at the Paradox. The room was comfortable and clean. The breakfast buffet had everything we could want. All staff were attentive and friendly throughout our stay. If we get back to Sydney we’d be sure to stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, helpful and happy staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

I highly recommend this hotel. The rooms are clean and well laid out. The bed was comfortable and the staff extremely helpful and friendly. The location is also terrific. We walked everywhere we went including the Opera House, the Rocks, and Darling Harbor. I will definitely stay at this hotel again when I return to Sydney!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoting

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. Great location, very walkable. We walked to opera house multiple times. Close to shopping too. Pool is very nice. Room is big (we got the twin room with 2 beds), and the beds are very comfortable. They are not as small as the standard twin size in the US. Feels more like a full size. Overall great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about our 6 night stay was excellent!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmeen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception let me use the spa change room to change out of my clothes after a 13 hour flight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great location, easy access to city tram, metro and train networks. Walking distance to Circular Quay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect spot for us for 3 days in Sydney. The location is awesome-it is close to the tram and train if you want to go further but all the shopping and sights are easily walkable. The staff was so helpful--the front desk and concierge team were terrific. Thanks-we'd visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff, location however tried to book for same time next year and was told we couldn’t. Also - booked room with queen beds and was given doubles which made sleeping uncomfortable
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025