Paradox Sydney

Highlights

  • Centrally located in Sydney's CBD, near top attractions and dining.
  • Unique blend of heritage architecture and modern comfort in every room.
  • Experience local art and community connections within historic walls.

Overview

Nestled within the 169-year-old sandstone façade that once housed Sydney's Fairfax newspaper empire and the esteemed Bank of New South Wales, Paradox Sydney honours its rich legacy while stepping…

Nestled within the 169-year-old sandstone façade that once housed Sydney's Fairfax newspaper empire and the esteemed Bank of New South Wales, Paradox Sydney honours its rich legacy while stepping confidently into the future. Centrally located in Sydney's vibrant CBD, the hotel is just moments from the city's most renowned attractions, dining and commercial hubs.

On 1 July 2025, the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel officially transitions to Paradox Sydney—ushering in a new era for this iconic address and the global Paradox brand.

At Paradox Sydney, stays are anything but standard. Whether you're closing deals near Wynyard or Martin Place Station, escaping for a romantic weekend by the harbour, or diving into the city's creative pulse, your experience is curated with intention. Relax in rooms and suites that fuse heritage architecture with refined modernity.

But they're more than proximity, they're part of the city's story. Within their heritage-listed walls, you'll find local artwork, curated collaborations with neighbourhood artisans, and a deep-rooted connection to Sydney's evolving cultural landscape. This isn't just where you stay. It's where you arrive into community, creativity, and a bold new perspective on the city.

Location
Accessibility

A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation

Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)

Allow space around toilet for a wheelchair (A space of at least 900mm width beside the toilet pan and 1200mm clearance in front of the toilet pan is required)

Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Have a doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)

Have a handheld shower hose (should be at least 1500mm long)

Have a lever handle on bathroom door

Have a lever handle on the door (easier to use)

Have a shower curtain (no door)

Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)

Have a wheelchair accessible bathroom (Entrance to bathroom must have step free greater than 5mm or a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm. Bathrooms dimensions must be no less than 2000mm X 2500mm. Have a hobless (step free) shower recess. Shower recess must have at least 1100 x 1100mm clear area for wheelchair access (no door). Have a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in shower .Seat must be at least 900mm long.)

Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room

Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)

Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked

Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator

Have grab rails in the bathroom

Have grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable)

Have handrails on all your stairways

Have lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.

Have raised tactile buttons in your lifts

Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar

Have step free access to room (Entrance to the room wheelchair accessible with step free greater than 5mm or has a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm length)

Have step free access to the conference or function room

Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)

Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone

Provide a choice of wheelchair accessible accommodation rooms (Guest may wish to know if you have a choice of wheelchair accessible rooms, such as single room / studio apartment / apartment / cottage / quality / views, etc. Wheelchairs require a 1600mm x 2200mm width area to turn around and require step free access.)

Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Provide grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet

Provide linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested)

Provide seating in common areas including reception area

Provide valet parking

Provide wheelchair access to spa/gym

Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth

Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

Sustainability

Certified by Green Key Global

Green Key Global is an international eco-certification program that recognises and promotes sustainable practices in the hospitality industry, including hotels, restaurants, and attractions. The Green Key certificate is a leading standard of excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry.