Paradox Sydney

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Sydney sanctuary with indoor pool

Marble-clad hallways lead to a warm saltwater pool and Turkish hammam in the historic building's heart. After exploring the nearby Royal Botanic Gardens, unwind with craft cocktails at the sophisticated bar lounge. The spa offers indulgent treatments before retiring to your pillowtop bed.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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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
(10 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
(8 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
(23 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

View all photos for Paradox One Bedroom Spa Suite

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

In the entertainment district, Paradox Sydney is in Sydney Central Business District, a walkable area in Sydney with great shopping. Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at The Domain and Royal Botanic Gardens. Don't miss out on a visit to Taronga Zoo. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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27 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • A park with a lake, a bridge, and a city skyline in the background.
    The Domain
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
    Circular Quay
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A wet street with string lights and shops.
    Pitt Street Mall
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Sydney Opera House with its distinctive sail-like design, surrounded by water and a cityscape in the background.
    Sydney Opera House
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Martin Place
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Wynyard Station
    5 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station
    6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney
    2 min walk
  • Ryan's Bar
    2 min walk
  • Matteo Downtown
    3 min walk
  • Chophouse Sydney
    2 min walk
  • Restaurant Hubert
    2 min walk

About this property

Paradox Sydney

  • Luxury hotel near Pitt Street Mall
  • Located close to Circular Quay and The Domain, Paradox Sydney provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. Indulge in a facial, a massage, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a steam room.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An indoor pool
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
    • Express check-out, multilingual staff, and a ballroom
    • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
  • Room features
  • All 364 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • LCD TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and electric kettles

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Paradox Sydney have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 AM.

Is Paradox Sydney pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for AUD 85 per night.

What time is check-in at Paradox Sydney?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Paradox Sydney?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Paradox Sydney located?

Located in Sydney Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pitt Street Mall, Circular Quay, and The Domain. Royal Botanic Gardens and The Rocks Markets are also within 15 minutes. Wynyard Station is 5 minutes by foot and Martin Place Station is 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Paradox Sydney Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1699 out of 2148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 2148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 2148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 2148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2148 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Good location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is beautiful and comfortable. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I stay here often and always love it, the staff are friendly and helpful the rooms are clean and lovely and the amenities are great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room and incredible staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was awesome. Really enjoyed the restaurants. Room was very comfortable especially the bed. It was very close enough to walk to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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From the moment you arrive until you leave the staff here is wonderful. The Paradox is an amazing property and very conveniently located.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is situated in a beautiful historical building. Our room was very comfortable. The buffet breakfast was lovely especially in the setting of the Lady Fairfax Room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A classic hotel that was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location as we were within walking distance of the Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay, State Library and many wonderful restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel with clean and spacious rooms. Excellent location - just a few minutes walk to circular quay. Friendly and helpful staff. The only negative is that the room doors slam very loudly throughout the morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location, attentive staff, good facilities and well maintained. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a great location; train, walking to places.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding Service and excellent breakfast Buffet. Next time in Sydney we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel in a great location. Convenient for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a lovely stay, the staff was incredibly helpful and kind. The bar in the lobby is a great spot to grab drinks. The hotels spa and pool was lovely and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the Paradox! Has all the special touches and lovely service that make it feel luxury. Daily housekeeping is greatly appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our favorite place to stay in Sydney. Staff always so helpful, rooms very clean. Pool needed refilling but other than that our stay was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the heritage features of the property but with modern conveniences. The staff were extremely attentive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is at Sydney CBD, and only 100-300m walking distance to Metro/Train/Light Rail Stations and pedestrian shopping street. The hotel building has been there over 170 years. The staff are very nice and helpful. We had a great time staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Helpful friendly staff Beautiful rooms and the buffet breakfast was a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I can’t fault the Paradox in any way shape or form! Our stay there was superb. From the smooth check-in, to our beautiful room, the room service at midnight and fabulous breakfast in the morning I would recommend this gem of a hotel in the heart of Sydney!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay very much. Loved the idea of choosing our pillows. Toiletries were very nice. High tea was lovely, and our interaction with the chef was unexpected, and appreciated. Room was quiet, as we had requested in advance, as theres a construction site right outside for the new metro station. We thought the staff were very professional and attentive. Room service food was of a good standard. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026