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About the Hotel

27 O'Connell Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000
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Located only 1.6 km from Barangaroo Reserve in Sydney, Paradox Sydney hotel offers a steam room and a Jacuzzi. Boasting a location in the vicinity of Circular Quay, the hotel includes 359 rooms and an indoor pool.

Location

This 5-star hotel is situated just 450 metres from the official residence "Government House" and approximately a -minute walk from Johnston's Bay. The high-quality 2000-seat Sydney Lyric Theatre is not far from the Paradox, while D bus stop is around 5 minutes away by car.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Twin Ponds, which is about 900 metres away. The SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is 15 minutes' walk away.

This property is situated within 600 metres of Wynyard train station and a 15-minute drive from Kingsford Smith airport.

Rooms

The allergy-friendly rooms are equipped with a personal safe, an iPod dock and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea and coffee-making facilities. Rooms are also furnished with extra-long beds.

Eat & Drink

4 restaurants serving various cuisines await you onsite of the Paradox Sydney. The restaurant Mr. Wong is located 5 minutes' stroll away.

Leisure & Business

The property’s pool area has a hot tub. Guests can relax with a facial massage, a hand massage, and a neck massage, and visit a wellness area. Finally, Paradox Sydney hotel houses meeting rooms featuring conference facilities and a laptop safe.

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Paradox Sydney offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Heritage King Room
2 persons
370 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Premier King Room Atrium View
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Atrium view
Shower
Coffee machine
Premier Accessible Room
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Double Room Balcony
2 persons
370 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
Facilities: Perfect
9.0/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Massage

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Paradox Sydney Location

27 O'Connell Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000
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27 O'Connell Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000
Nearby
Sydney Cove
Circular Quay
1900 ft
Westfield Centrepoint 100 Market St Retail Level 5
Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck
1600 ft
Museum
Justice and Police Museum
1900 ft
Restaurants
Jamie's Italian
400 ft
107 Pitt St
Mr. Wong
1000 ft
3 Bridge Lane
Rockpool Bar & Grill
600 ft
66 Hunter St
Mejico
300 ft
105 Pitt St
Bentley Restaurant & Bar
200 ft
Radisson Blu Hotel 27 O'Connell St
The Fax Bar
400 ft
27 O'Connell St
Spice Temple
600 ft
City Mutual Building 10 Bligh St
Frankie's Pizza
400 ft
50 Hunter St
Chophouse Sydney
800 ft
25 Bligh St
O Bar and Dining
700 ft
Australia Square 264 George St Level 47
Cafe Sydney
1700 ft
31 Alfred St
Swine & Co
200 ft
16 O'Connell St
Getting around
City Centre
Sydney11 min  ·  3000 ft
Airports
Kingsford Smith (SYD)19 min  ·  7.8 mi
Wollongong (WOL)155 min  ·  64.1 mi
Train
Wynyard Station5 min  ·  1400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at AUD 75 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of AUD 45 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Russian, Arabic
Year renovated:
2010
Number of floors:
13
Number of rooms:
359
Former name
radisson blu plaza hotel sydney

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Paradox Sydney from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 3319 verified reviews
9.0/10
Perfect
94%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Comfort
9.4/10
Facilities
9.0/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Location
9.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.0/10
Staff
9.3/10
Value for money
8.5/10
Guest reviews
based on 7741 reviews
8.9/10
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