Paid
Children allowed

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Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
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Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near attractions
Friendly, professional staff
Clean, comfortable rooms
Historic ambience and good facilities
Good breakfast for many guests
Convenient access to transport and harbour
Cons:
Noise from nearby construction/early morning
Some rooms small, dark or inward-facing
Pool described as poor/terrible
Food/drink inconsistencies (expensive or poor quality)
Occasional maintenance issues (leaks, shower seal, light switch)
Missing amenities (toothbrushes), limited TV channels

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Multiple reviews call rooms 'clean' and 'tidy'; only minor cleanliness complaints (stale biscuits) reported.
Service
10
Consistently praised staff — friendly, professional and proactive (helpful re-room moves, early check-in); outstanding customer service noted.
Location
10
Repeatedly emphasised as excellent — within walking distance of major attractions, harbour, tram and buses; a clear standout strength.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms often described as spacious and well finished, but several reports of small inward-facing rooms, limited natural light, dark atrium views, occasional leaks, and minor maintenance issues (light switch, shower seal, temperature control).
Amenities
7.9
Bar and common areas positively noted, but pool criticized as 'terrible'; some issues with toothbrush availability, limited TV channels, and bar closing earlier than stated.
Value for Money
8
Mixed sentiment: some call the price reasonable, others find it expensive for an average room or object to upsell accessible rooms for extra cost.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Breakfast often praised but inconsistent (one report of breakfast not being replenished); restaurant and some drinks described as expensive or poor (undrinkable cappuccino).
Overall Experience
9.4
Overall strongly positive with many guests saying they'd stay again; main detractors were noise from nearby construction and occasional maintenance/amenity issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:11

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Sydney CBD offers elegant rooms with marble bathrooms, bathrobes, and stylish decor. Guests can unwind in comfort and enjoy modern amenities like flat-screen TVs with satellite channels.

Dining Excellence
Indulge in a delightful buffet breakfast at The Lady Fairfax Room or savor a coffee at The Fax Bar. For a gourmet experience, head to the award-winning Bentley Restaurant and Bar for a memorable evening with friends, complemented by fine dining and a selection of wines.

Prime Location
Conveniently situated within walking distance of iconic landmarks like Circular Quay and the Sydney Opera House, this historic hotel provides easy access to shopping destinations and public transportation. Explore the vibrant city of Sydney with ease during your stay at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney, where luxury meets convenience in the heart of the city.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit or debit card.

Please note that for bookings over the Event periods, incl. New Year season, the 3rd person and rollaway bed fee is AUD 210 per nightGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SYD

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 10971 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 9.4
S
Shane • couple • au
8
Would stay again if we had business in the cbd
Pros:

Location was great staff were excellent and the bathroom in the room was one of the best we have been in

Cons:

Small inward looking room lots of construction going on across the the road

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • couple • au
8
Pros:

Didn't have breakfast but paid $6.80 for a cappuccino and couldn't drink it

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
A
Andreas • couple • se
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
A
Andreas • couple • se
7
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
M
Manuela • couple • de
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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susan • couple • au
10
60th birthday, very enjoyable
Pros:

Excellent location. Good facilities. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Room was near the service lift, so a little noisy at times, early in morning.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
G
Georgina • couple • au
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
G
Georgina • couple • au
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Little natural light.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
B
Belinda • couple • au
10
Hotel has a nice ambience
Pros:

Historic building great location and facilities and price

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
A
Alessandro • couple • it
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
S
Sereena • couple • au
10
Loved it! Will stay again
Pros:

Amazing location to everything, room was spacious and clean

Cons:

The room light switch at the front door ddnt work

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • couple • au
8
Thankyou for the upgrade.
Pros:

Location and professional, friendly staff.

Cons:

Noisy toilets and showers during the nights.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth • couple • us
9
I loved the location of the Paradox hotel!
Pros:

I [articularly liked the location, which is walking distance to the top attractions in Sydney. Also the proximity to the harbour and convenience to buses and the tram.

Cons:

A bit tricky to adjust the room temperature. The restaurant was expensive and not particularly good.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
D
Donna • family_with_children • au
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
F
Francis • couple • au
10
Pros:

Outstanding levels of customer service.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
C
Christine • couple • no
8
Cons:

Morgenmaden blev ikke fyldt på ca en time før afslutning.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • couple • nz
7
Very expensive for a very average room
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Gave us an accessible room even though we didn’t request one. Offered to change the room to a ‘normal’ one for an extra $60 a night!!

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
B
Ben • solo_traveller • au
10
Great stay at Paradox
Pros:

Found all staff very friendly and helpful. Had a small leak in my room (hadn't noticed it myself) and they proactively called ahead to put me in a different room for my second night. Great service and tidy & comfortable rooms.

Cons:

Nothing I can think of.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • couple • au
10
Would stay again
Pros:

Location size of the room. The bar area was so nice to sit in and enjoy drinks and food

Cons:

The pool was terrible

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee