--- title: "Paradox Sydney vs Rydges Australia Square: which hotel is better?" description: "Paradox Sydney or Rydges Australia Square in Sydney? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/paradox-sydney-sydney-vs-rydges-australia-square-sydney/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-27 --- # Paradox Sydney vs Rydges Australia Square Both are in Sydney, 20 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★★ · Wynyard ## [Paradox Sydney](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/paradox-sydney-sydney/) - **Guest rating:** 9.3 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 9.0 - **Score by category:** 3 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1941433/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★½ · Wynyard ## [Rydges Australia Square](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rydges-australia-square-sydney/) - **Guest rating:** 8.9 · Excellent - **Location score:** 9.0 - **Score by category:** 0 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2048751/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Paradox Sydney It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 20 m apart. ### Choose Paradox Sydney if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.9) - a spa and wellness ### Choose Rydges Australia Square if you want - a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2016) ### Why is Paradox Sydney better than Rydges Australia Square? 1. Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.9) (+0.4) 2. Has a spa 3. Has a swimming pool 4. Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★) (+0.5★) 5. Has an indoor pool 6. 12 more listed amenities (27 vs 15) (+12) 7. Has 24-hour room service ### Why is Rydges Australia Square better than Paradox Sydney? 1. Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2016) (+8y) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Paradox Sydney | Rydges Australia Square | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.3 (+0.4) | 8.9 | | Location | 9.0 | 9.0 | | Facilities | 8.3 (+4.1) | 4.2 | | Spa & wellness | 10.0 (+8.5) | 1.5 | | Public transport | 9.1 | 9.1 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.3 (+0.4) | 8.9 | | Guest rating | 9.3 (+0.4) | 8.9 | | Number of reviews | 1,096 | 2,066 (+970) | | Rank in Sydney | top 2% (+13%) | top 15% | | Location | | Location score | 9.0 | 9.0 | | Distance to Wynyard centre | 290 m | 280 m | | To public transport | 320 m | 320 m | | To the airport | 9.4 km | 9.4 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 150 m | 150 m | | Shops within 500 m | 22 | 24 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★★ (+0.5★) | ★★★★½ | | Rooms | 364 | 280 | | Floors | 13 | 15 | | Newest building or renovation | 2016 | 2024 (+8y) | | Listed amenities | 27 (+12) | 15 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 (+1h) | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | EV charging | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | ✓ | – | | Indoor pool | ✓ | – | | Spa | ✓ | – | | Steam room | ✓ | – | | Hot tub | ✓ | – | | Massage | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | ✓ | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Meeting rooms | ✓ | – | | Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | Minibar | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Business trips | ✓ | – | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Paradox SydneyRydges Australia Square Oct - Rydges Australia Square is cheaper in 8 of 9 months - Paradox Sydney: €275 a night on average · Rydges Australia Square: €231 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Sydney by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/sydney/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Rydges Australia Square prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rydges-australia-square-sydney/prices/) ## Location 20 m apart Paradox Sydney: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Martin Place railway station: 320 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 9.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. Rydges Australia Square: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Martin Place railway station: 320 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 9.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 46 hotels in Sydney CBD](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/sydney/area/sydney-cbd/) ## Weather in Sydney [Sydney weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/new-south-wales/sydney/weather) ## Paradox Sydney or Rydges Australia Square: common questions ### Which is better, Paradox Sydney or Rydges Australia Square? Paradox Sydney leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. ### Which is cheaper, Paradox Sydney or Rydges Australia Square? Over the year Rydges Australia Square costs about €231 a night on average against €275 at Paradox Sydney, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Paradox Sydney and Rydges Australia Square? 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Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/paradox-sydney-sydney-vs-rydges-australia-square-sydney/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/