Paradox Sydney

5 class rating
27 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Sydney, Australia
8.9
Very good
based on 3700 reviews
3,700 reviews
Tue 25/11
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Wed 26/11
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
$253
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Superior room
$253
Premier Room
$263
Standard Room
$282
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Overview

Tucked behind a storied sandstone faadeonce home to Sydneys Fairfax newspaperParadox Sydney, located in the CBD, offers 364 rooms and suites, a wellness centre with heated indoor pool, and nine versatile event spaces. Just moments from the Opera House, Circular Quay, and Martin Place, guests can recharge, indulge in award-winning gastronomy, or savour the art of traditional high tea.
8.9
Very good rating
Based on 3,700 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Paradox Sydney

Tue 25/11
Wed 26/11
Executive room
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$472
nightly with fees
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$1,305
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King room
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$294
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$294
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$326
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Double room
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$295
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$326
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$328
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Premier Room
1 king bed
$263
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$273
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$320
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Superior room
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$253
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$274
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$314
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Deluxe room
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$319
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$357
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$388
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Queen room
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$294
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$326
nightly with fees
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$328
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Standard Room
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$282
nightly with fees
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$283
nightly with fees
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$283
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Paradox Sydney

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre

Basics

  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • No smoking
  • Lowered sink
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking
  • Allergy-free room
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Spa bath
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Walk-in shower

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

General

  • Window
  • Executive lounge access
  • Family rooms
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules
  • Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • Safe

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Massage

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Smartphone dock

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Valet parking

Outdoor

  • Balcony

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Paradox Sydney

8.9
Very good
3700 verified ratings
Wonderful
2670
Very good
553
Good
273
Okay
91
Fair
61
Mediocre
19
Poor
33

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location, cleanliness, and comfortable rooms. Many highlighted the friendly staff and great breakfast options. However, some guests felt that the hotel was overpriced for the quality of service and amenities provided, with complaints about noise disturbances and inconsistent breakfast offerings.
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Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness9.5 out of 10
Value for Price3 out of 10
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Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Good location comfortable rooms. Friendly helpful staff
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2017
Pros (+) We had originally rented an apartment in Sydney. However, due to construction at night, we had to relocate. We found a great rate at the Raddisson Blu and booked it. We enjoyed the last few nights of our vacation in a beautiful and comfortable room. The hotel staff was very helpful and the hotel was spotless. We would definitely stay there again!
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2016
Pros (+) Convenient location to city attractions.
Cons (-) Breakfast prices were way too high. I paid $158 U.S. dollars and the breakfast prices were $18 to $26 US dollars. Overall I enjoyed my stay as the room was clean, quiet and comfortable.

Location

27 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

What's nearby

  • Circular Quay0.5 km
  • Sydney Tower0.5 km
  • St Mary's Cathedral0.7 km
  • Hyde Park0.9 km
  • George Street1 km
  • Australian National Maritime Museum1.1 km
  • Sydney Opera House1.1 km
  • Darling Harbour1.3 km
  • Star Casino1.4 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge1.5 km
  • Kings Cross1.6 km
  • Sydney Cricket Ground3.2 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Paradox Sydney

Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

June
February
$445
$413
Cheapest month to stay with an average 27% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 65% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Paradox Sydney

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Paradox Sydney

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Paradox Sydney, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in June and May.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Paradox Sydney, plan to stay on a Sunday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Paradox Sydney was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $374, while the most expensive was $374.
  • How long should you stay at Paradox Sydney? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Paradox Sydney

  • What payment methods are accepted by the hotel?

    Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney accepts payments by most major credit and debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Diner’s Club. It is important to note that a surcharge will be added to any payments made by credit or debit card and the hotel may hold a certain amount prior to your arrival. The hotel will also request a damage deposit, which will be put onto your credit card upon arrival. You will be reimbursed around 14 days after you leave and the amount will be returned to your card.

  • What business facilities does Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney offer?

    Conveniently situated in the centre of the CBD, this hotel has a wide range of rooms for conferences and business meetings. There are around nine meeting rooms spread over around 500 sqm, with a total capacity of 200 attendees. The Marble Room, on the lower ground level, has a larger single capacity, for up to 180 guests in a theatre-style layout or 200 for a cocktail party. The hotel will provide catering for your events, from tea and coffee breaks through to full meals, and also provides state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and printing services if need be.

  • What breakfast options are available at the hotel?

    Make sure you start your day with breakfast at the hotel. The Lady Fairfax Room is set up for breakfast every morning between 06:30 and 10:30 during the week and 07:00 and 11:00 on Saturday and Sunday. There is a breakfast buffet that has a large range of options, from continental breakfasts with fresh pastries and breads to the full traditional breakfast with a choice of cooked eggs and other items including bacon, sausages, mushrooms and tomatoes. If you don’t fancy a full breakfast, you could also go to The Fax Bar, which serves coffee starting at 10:00.

  • What is an easy way to get from the airport to the hotel?

    A good way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney is to hop onto the airport line train, which runs at roughly 10min intervals between the airport and the city. Catch a train and get off at Wynyard Station, which is around 300 metres from the hotel. The journey time should take anywhere between 20 and 30min, and the line runs roughly from 05:00 until 00:00 every day. Another alternative is to take a taxi from the airport – this should take around 20min using the M1 but will depend upon traffic.

  • Which is a good room to stay in at the hotel?

    For comfortable luxury and quality at a price that won’t break the budget, you could consider staying in a Superior Room. At 32 sqm, these rooms are located between the mezzanine and eighth floors of the hotel, so may not have sweeping views, but they come equipped with either a queen or a king bed. The bathroom is equipped with free toiletries and has both a shower and a bathtub. A bathrobe and slippers are also provided for each guest, free of charge.

  • Where is Paradox Sydney located?

    Paradox Sydney is located at 27 O'Connell Street in Sydney CBD, 1.4 km from the centre of Sydney. Circular Quay is the closest landmark to Paradox Sydney.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Paradox Sydney?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Paradox Sydney.

  • Does Paradox Sydney offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Paradox Sydney offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Paradox Sydney from the airport?

    Paradox Sydney is 8.8 km from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Paradox Sydney is 132.3 km from Newcastle Williamtown.

  • Does Paradox Sydney have a pool?

    Yes, Paradox Sydney has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Paradox Sydney hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Paradox Sydney in Sydney and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Paradox Sydney and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Paradox Sydney.

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Good to know

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.5
1.4 km
Sydney Kingsford Smith
8.8 km

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