Radisson Hotel Group is bringing its bold lifestyle brand to Australia for the first time, announcing the signing of Radisson RED Sydney Haymarket, a 328-room new-build hotel scheduled to open in 2029. Rising 31 stories in one of Sydney’s fastest changing urban districts, the property is set to introduce Radisson RED’s energetic blend of design, social spaces and flexible hospitality to the southern gateway of the city’s Central Business District. With its prime position near major transportation hubs, business centers, universities, entertainment districts and visitor attractions, the hotel is being positioned to capture demand from international tourists, domestic travelers and business guests looking for a more dynamic stay in the heart of Sydney.
Sydney’s New Lifestyle Hotel Takes Shape In Haymarket
The new property will be located in the heart of Haymarket, just steps from some of Sydney’s most important transportation and visitor destinations. Central Station and the Sydney Light Rail’s Haymarket station will provide convenient connections across the city, while Chinatown, Darling Harbour and the International Convention Centre will be within close reach. The hotel will also be located near several leading universities and the emerging Tech Central precinct, giving it access to a growing concentration of business, technology, education and innovation activity. Radisson Hotel Group says the signing represents a major milestone in its Australasia expansion, with Elie Younes, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer, highlighting the distinctive proposition Radisson RED offers to both travelers and hotel owners.
A Prime Location Built For Modern Travelers
One of the hotel’s biggest advantages will be its exceptional connectivity. The property will sit only 200 meters from Central Station and approximately 6.3 kilometers from Sydney Airport, giving guests easy access to both the wider metropolitan area and international air connections. Its location at the gateway to the CBD will place travelers within walking distance of major commercial, cultural, educational and entertainment destinations, reducing the need for lengthy transfers while allowing visitors to experience more of Sydney during their stay.
The strategic location is also expected to broaden the hotel’s appeal across several major travel segments. Business travelers will have convenient access to offices, conference venues and the Tech Central precinct, while leisure travelers can easily reach Darling Harbour, Chinatown and other popular parts of central Sydney. The nearby International Convention Center adds another important source of potential demand, particularly from conference attendees and event visitors. By combining direct transportation access with proximity to major attractions and business districts, Radisson RED Sydney Haymarket is being positioned as a convenient urban base for both short city breaks and longer stays.
Bold Design And Social Spaces At The Heart Of The Experience
The 328-room hotel will offer a range of facilities designed around Radisson RED’s distinctive lifestyle concept. Plans include a restaurant, lobby cafe bar, pool bar, 218 square meter meeting facilities, outdoor swimming pool and fitness center, giving guests multiple spaces to dine, work, relax and socialize without leaving the property. A dedicated early and late check-out lounge will provide additional flexibility, particularly for international and domestic travelers whose flight schedules do not always match traditional hotel check-in and check-out times.
Radisson RED is designed for travelers who want more than a conventional hotel stay, with an emphasis on bold design, music, art, social interaction and flexible spaces. Rather than relying heavily on formal service, the brand takes a more informal and expressive approach that aims to reflect the character of its location. In Sydney, that concept will be introduced through a large-scale upper-upscale property designed to combine practical amenities with a more energetic guest experience. The result is expected to give visitors a hotel environment that feels connected to the city’s creative and urban character while maintaining the comfort and services associated with an upper-upscale property.
A Major Step Forward In Radisson’s Australasia Growth
The signing of Radisson RED Sydney Haymarket adds further momentum to Radisson Hotel Group’s expansion across Australasia, where the company continues to pursue opportunities across lifestyle, upper upscale, resort and conversion properties. Bringing Radisson RED to Australia represents a particularly important step for the brand, giving it an entry point into one of the region’s most internationally recognized cities and a market with strong business and leisure travel demand.
When it opens in 2029, the hotel is expected to add a distinctive new option to Sydney’s increasingly diverse hospitality landscape. Its combination of a high-profile urban location, extensive lifestyle facilities, strong transportation connections and the recognizable Radisson RED identity could make it a notable choice for travelers seeking a more contemporary hotel experience. For Radisson Hotel Group, meanwhile, the project represents more than a new property; it marks the Australian debut of Radisson RED and another significant milestone in the Group’s long term Australasia expansion strategy.
