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Rydges Melbourne

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186 Exhibition Street Melbourne 3000

Need dates

07/05/2025 – 07/21/2025

Overview

Chain

EVT

Brand

Rydges Hotels & Resorts

Built

1972

Renovated

2023

Total meeting space

16,146 sq. ft.

Guest Rooms

370

Venue type

Hotel

Ratings

AAA Tourism

4.5

AAA

Awards

Best Meeting and Event Space in Melbourne 2024 Accommodation Awards for Excellence

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Amenities

Room features and guest services

Calls (local)
Internet access
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Room service
View (urban)

Facilities

Onsite catering
Onsite restaurant
Onsite security
Wheelchair accessible

Business services

AV capabilities
Video conference
VIP services

AV capabilities

AV equipment
High speed internet (1000Mbps)
Onsite AV staff

Recreational activities

Health club
Outdoor pool

Venue accessibility

Bus
Subway
Taxi
Train

Equipment

Dance floor
Loading dock
Staging area

Getting Here

Rydges Melbourne is easily accessible from the airport, located on 24 kilometers from Melbourne International Airport. TAXI A taxi is approximately $60 and a 30 minute drive.

Parking

Paid parkingA$45.00 / day
Street parking

Distance from airport

13.05 mi. from venue

Rydges Melbourne Meeting Space

Total meeting space16,146 sq. ft.

Meeting rooms11

Largest room5,328 sq. ft.

Second largest room5,328 sq. ft.

Exhibit Space5,328 sq. ft.

Menus

Bossley Wedding Guide

Rydges Melbourne - Corporate & Social Events Menus

Filters

Interactive floor plans
Meeting room grid

Floor plans

Centre Stage 2

The Terrace 3

Meeting Place 1

Meeting Place & Foyer

Meeting Place 3+4

Terrace Rooms

Meeting Place 4

Centre Stage

Meeting Place

The Terrace 2

Centre Stage & Foyer

The Terrace 1 + 2

Guest Rooms

Total guest rooms370

Single (1 bed)295

Double (2 beds)70

Suites60

Single (1 bed) rateA$260.00 – A$450.00

Double (2 beds) rateA$290.00 – A$480.00

Tax rate10%

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Immersed in the city’s culture and lifestyle, Rydges Melbourne is conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, with access to the Melbourne City free tram. With easy access to the city’s best events and the sports precinct, guests and delegates will be able to experience the best of Melbourne. Eleven conference and event venues can convert into more than 20 individual spaces providing event organisers with the flexibility to deliver smaller to large scale events including capacity for multiple break out spaces and the ability to seamlessly flow from one venue to another. Spanning 1500 square metres over two levels including an expansive rooftop terrace overlooking Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown, plus a pool deck on the 23rd level, ideal for a spectacular cocktail event, the possibilities are limitless. Rydges Melbourne’s event space transformation has incorporated best in market sound, lighting and music systems, AV including a 7 x 4 metre supersized LED screen in the ballroom. Refreshingly local in design, the design, inspired by the Australian landscape offers 370 guest rooms including a selection of suites as well as a luxuriously-appointed penthouse. In addition to the outdoor, heated rooftop pool, guests can enjoy the interactive fitness studio and a signature restaurant and bar with a total capacity of more than 250 across private dining spaces, the restaurant and the bar.

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