Paradox Sydney vs Rydges Australia Square
Both are in Sydney, 20 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Wynyard
Paradox Sydney
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★½Wynyard
Rydges Australia Square
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.9)+0.4
- 2Has a spa
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
- 5Has an indoor pool
- 612 more listed amenities (27 vs 15)+12
- 7Has 24-hour room service
Why is Rydges Australia Square better than Paradox Sydney?
- 1Newer 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 vs Rydges Australia Square: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Paradox SydneyRydges Australia Square
- 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
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Hotel prices in Sydney by month
All months
| Month | Paradox Sydney | Rydges Australia Square |
|---|---|---|
| November | €375 | €319 |
| December | €282 | €204 |
| January | €219 | €162 |
| February | €344 | €347 |
| March | €416 | €344 |
| April | €207 | €183 |
| May | €224 | €177 |
| June | €204 | €174 |
| July | €201 | €173 |
| August | – | €193 |
| September | – | €202 |
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.
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.
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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?
The two hotels are 20 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. 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