Paradox Sydney

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When you stay at Paradox Sydney, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Pitt Street Mall and Circular Quay. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials, or body treatments. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The pool and room service get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Wynyard Station is 5 minutes and Martin Place Station is 5 minutes.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • Business center

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Espresso maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $201
$221 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Why we love this property

Work meets play
Located in the city center's business district, this hotel offers meeting rooms and a business center. After work, unwind at the spa with massages and facials.
Foodie paradise
Both restaurants serve locally-sourced, organic cuisine. The bar and full breakfast offer vegan and vegetarian options. In-room champagne elevates any stay.
Relax and recharge
Uncover total relaxation at this hotel's full-service spa with body treatments, facials, and massage. A hot tub, steam room, and 24-hour gym await.

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Paradox One Bedroom Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Business Class Room With Lounge Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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

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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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a blue armchair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe King Room

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Heritage King Room

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small round table with a vase, and a blue armchair.

Heritage Queen Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two blue armchairs, a small round table, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Paradox Studio Spa Suite

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

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

Premier Accessible Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Premier Room King Atrium View

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a large window.

Premier Room Queen Atrium View

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Premier Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Double Beds

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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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a small table.

Paradox One Bedroom Spa Suite

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
27 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • Circular Quay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Domain - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Martin Place - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pitt Street Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 59 min drive
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Milsons Point Station - 24 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 24 min walk
  • Wynyard Station - 5 min walk
  • Martin Place Station - 5 min walk
  • St. James Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Petit Loulou - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chophouse Sydney - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Matteo Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ryan's Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Paradox Sydney

  • When you stay at Paradox Sydney, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Pitt Street Mall and Circular Quay. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials, or body treatments. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The pool and room service get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Wynyard Station is 5 minutes and Martin Place Station is 5 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 364 rooms
    • Arranged over 12 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (AUD 85 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Business center
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (5382 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1853
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 38
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 46
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Magnifying mirror
  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 50 for adults and AUD 30 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 210.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Valet parking costs AUD 85 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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.

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.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay.

Cashless transactions are available.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Also known as

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Paradox Sydney?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Paradox Sydney?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Paradox Sydney?

Yes. Valet parking costs AUD 85 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Paradox Sydney?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Paradox Sydney?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Paradox Sydney and nearby?

Paradox Sydney has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Paradox Sydney?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Paradox Sydney like?

Paradox Sydney is in Sydney Central Business District, a short 5-minute walk from Wynyard Station and 7 minutes' walk from Circular Quay. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Paradox Sydney Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its quality, variety, and delicious options. (137 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant served delicious food with a wide variety of options and good prices. (77 reviews)
  • The pool, hot tub, and steam room were perfect for relaxation after a day out. (42 reviews)
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