A hotel function room with dark wood paneling, large windows, and a central boardroom table at Paradox Sydney.
A function room with dark wood panelled walls and a long table set for dining at Paradox Sydney.
A function room with wood-paneled walls, coffered ceiling, and a long conference table at Paradox Sydney.
A function room with wood-paneled walls, round tables with white linens, and floral centerpieces at Paradox Sydney.
Wedding offer

Sir James Fairfax Room at Paradox Sydney

Meeting Room in a Hotel
·
Private space
27 O'Connell Street, Sydney, 2000 –
Sydney CBD
Up to 30
seats
Up to 30
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

A long, rectangular room finished in dark wood panelling and a coffered ceiling around a central stone fireplace. Neutral carpet and fixed meeting-style seating create a traditional, formal meeting environment.

Room features: The room supports remote participation and amplified audio through a flatscreen TV, integrated conference-call facilities and a PA/speaker system. A freestanding whiteboard and flipchart provide analogue presentation options, and air conditioning maintains the internal environment.

Best for: Board-level meetings and confidential discussions.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu

Event offers

Wedding Offers

$2200 hire fee
Host your wedding dinner in the Sir James Fairfax Room — elegant space with a 3-course plated menu and petit fours included.
Wedding Dinner Package – Sir James Fairfax Room
$92 per person
• Three-course plated menu: 1 entrée, 1 main, 1 dessert
• Warm bread rolls and butter on arrival
• Vittoria coffee, La Maison Du Thé tea and petit fours after the meal
• Beverage packages available or bar on consumption
• Upgrades available: welcome cocktail, grazing board, canapés

Package per person

Day Delegate Package - $119.00 per person per day
o Freshly brewed coffee and tea on arrival
o Fresh orange juice and a whole fruit basket on arrival
o Morning tea of fresh bakery items, tea and coffee
o Stand up working buffet lunch served with sparkling water, orange juice, tea and coffee
o Afternoon tea of fresh bakery items, tea and coffee
o Paradox stationery kit
o Complimentary Flipchart
o Complimentary wireless internet
o Complimentary room hire based on minimum spend

Prices

Sunday
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $2200 min. spend
Per day
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $2200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $2200 min. spend
Per day
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $2200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $2200 min. spend
Per day
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $2200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $2200 min. spend
Per day
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $2200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $2200 min. spend
Per day
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $2200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $2200 min. spend
Per day
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $2200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $2200 min. spend
Per day
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $2200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 30
Dining
up to 30
Theatre
up to 30
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 24
U-Shaped
up to 18
Classroom
up to 21

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Australian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Quiet space
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Paid parking is available on-site
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Breakout space for catering
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Storage space

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence

Reviews and ratings

(15 reviews and ratings - )

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Emma D.
Verified review
Event Space · 30 guests · March 2026
Customer service was great, the venue was as described, the food and as excellent and the service on the nigh too.
5.0

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Response rate: 96%

About Paradox Sydney

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