Paradox Sydney is a hotel many Sydneysiders will already know well. Formerly the Radisson Blu, it’s a property I’ve both stayed at and dined in numerous times over the years, long before its recent rebrand. What hasn’t changed is its sense of quiet grandeur — the kind you feel the moment you step inside. Housed within a beautifully restored 19th-century sandstone building, the hotel sits in O’Connell Street, perfectly positioned between Sydney’s CBD and Circular Quay. It’s an

Sydney Opera House Seeing a performance at the Sydney Opera House  is one of those memorable Sydney experiences — but where you stay can make a surprisingly big difference to how the night ends. Most shows finish late, crowds funnel out all at once, and public transport around Circular Quay can feel hectic after a major performance. Having accommodation within easy walking distance means you can linger over a post-show drink, avoid packed ferries and trains, and head back to

This article was originally published in 2016 and has been updated in 2026 to reflect current information about the Grace Hotel Sydney. The Grace Hotel Sydney, a heritage-listed Art Deco landmark in the CBD. The first thing you will notice about the Grace Hotel is elegance! How could it not be with the name Grace? Incidentally my youngest daughter's name is Grace. I'm staying here for a night to share with Sydney Chic readers some of the features of this beautiful hotel.

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney As you would expect from a hotel of this calibre, everything at the Four Seasons Sydney feels considered and effortless. The service is professional and genuinely welcoming, there are plenty of spaces to sit back and unwind, and the food and bar offerings are consistently excellent. Its location near Circular Quay also makes getting around Sydney easy, whether you’re heading to the Opera House, The Rocks, or hopping on public transport. Four Seasons

InterContinental Sydney has, without a doubt, some of the best views a hotel could have in this city, and many a morning I've woken up to a stunning sunrise over Sydney Harbour. The views from the Harbour View rooms are delightful both during the day and at night. InterContinental Sydney is set within the stunning restored Treasury building circa 1851 and even if you are not staying at the hotel, it is worth a visit to see the historic architecture. InterContinental Sydney R

Rydges Sydney Airport would have to be the most convenient hotel for travel ever! It's literally 181 steps from the International Check in Desks. To reach the hotel, guests walk outside the International Terminal, cross the road and voilà! Rydges Sydney Airport is literally on the doorstep. I'd love to write that I was staying overnight before a long haul flight to New York but that would be me telling porkies; I was actually travelling to Byron Bay so it was the Domestic

Video: Plane spotting from my room I was invited to the Pullman Sydney Airport ✈️ to review the hotel, so I chose a Sunday to check it out. The Pullman Sydney Airport is conveniently placed in Mascot, near both the domestic terminal and only a 7 minute walk to Mascot Train station. It is also in an area that is BOOMING, and without a doubt this region is turning into quite an impressive part of Sydney. So I arrived in Style, as you do, in a Builder's Truck! Not one of t

When it comes to choosing hotels sometimes location....location...location has to be the reason. For those travelling in and out of Sydney Mercure Sydney International Airport Hotel wins hands down for a convenient and comfortable hotel for weary travellers. In my case, I'm staying here prior to flying out to Thailand today and I've thoroughly enjoyed the convenience and comfort of staying at Mercure Sydney International Airport Hotel. Mercure Sydney International Airport H