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A historic building with a green dome, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings.
Paradox Studio Spa Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby lounge
2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served
A long indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by tiled walls and potted plants.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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27 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pitt Street Mall
    ‪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
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Business Class Room With Lounge Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premier Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a blue sofa, and a television.

Business Class Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 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
(34 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

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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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, facials or body treatments 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, overall comfort, comfy beds and spaciousness
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Pitt Street Mall and 7 minutes on foot from Circular Quay
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. Open select days.
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% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1853
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1603 out of 2046 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 2046 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 2046 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 2046 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 2046 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, attentive staff, and good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel and staff, brilliant location for train station etc all food places.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, facilities and excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great holiday stay, walk to all major areas. Room was great and staff fantastic, always with a friendly smile.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautifully appointed hotel. Great central location. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay. Staff are very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful , perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sabika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff all very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with my family of 4 for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Xiaoqing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good services, very good location, very good staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really attentive staff. Lovely hotel, great room with all facilities required.The buffet breakfast was good as was the bar food.The hotel is also in a great location for tourists.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all friendly and helpful. Service was great. We loved our room. For us, the hotel was in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dipak N

Nice property with excellent & polite staff close to the many points of interest to visit with ample variety of restaurants to explore
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great location and staff. Makes up room every day. Restaurant was excellent too. Perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room ...breakfast was 5 star Staff were very good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly. The food in the restaurant and breakfast area was sensational. Coffees were amazing too. Definitely a hotel you can keep coming back to stay at
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, location is excellent and close to the cruise pier and Sydney Opera House, just a short walk away. Breakfast was outstanding with a great selection. Staff was amazing as well. Wouls definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, well stocked room. Great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026