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Rydges Melbourne

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel, walk to Collins Street

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Rydges Melbourne

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Outdoor banquet area
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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Rydges)
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
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Overview of Rydges Melbourne

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
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186 Exhibition Street,, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Popular LocationMelbourne Central8 min walk
  • Popular LocationMelbourne Cricket Ground3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrown Casino4 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)21 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Rydges)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment (Rydges)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Washer/dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Rydges)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Rydges)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Rydges)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite (Rydges Twin King)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Apartment (Rydges)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Rydges)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Rydges)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room (Rydges)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Melbourne

A luxury stay in the heart of Melbourne awaits you at Rydges Melbourne. Within steps you'll find Princess Theatre and Collins Street within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. .The restaurant, Bossley, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bossley is the hotel's own cocktail bar. 6458 square feet (600 square metres) of event facilities include 9 meeting rooms and a conference centre. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Melbourne Central Business District hotel include Melbourne Central and Bourke Street Mall.

What's nearby

  • Collins Street - 4 min walk
  • Melbourne Central - 8 min walk
  • Queen Victoria Market - 18 min walk
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 3 min drive
  • Crown Casino - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Parliament Station - 4 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 14 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Paramount Food Court - 1 min walk
  • The Elephant & Wheelbarrow - 1 min walk
  • Me Dee Thai Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Secret Kitchen - 1 min walk
  • Pellegrini's Espresso Bar - 1 min walk

About this property

Rydges Melbourne

Luxury hotel, walk to Collins Street
Rydges Melbourne offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 6458 square feet (600 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, tour or ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Rydges Melbourne. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Rydges Melbourne was completed in May 2023.

This 4.5-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 370 guestrooms or units
  • 22 levels
  • 6458 sq ft of conference space
  • 600 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1972
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Rydges Melbourne offers 370 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Croatian, English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 50 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: AUD 40 to 40 for adults and AUD 20 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bossley
  • Bossley

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (6,458 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 22 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1972
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - May 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 40 to 40 for adults and from AUD 20 to 20 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: AUD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rydges Melbourne?

Rydges Melbourne offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Melbourne?

As of 29 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Melbourne on 30 Apr 2024 start from NZ$243.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Rydges Melbourne?

Yep, Rydges Melbourne has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for AUD 50 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Rydges Melbourne?

The closest beach to Rydges Melbourne is St Kilda Beach (6.5 km).

Does Rydges Melbourne have a pool?

Rydges Melbourne has a pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

What makes Rydges Melbourne a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rydges Melbourne.

Is Rydges Melbourne family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like kids' meals and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Rydges Melbourne is a hit with families.

Does Rydges Melbourne serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rydges Melbourne?

No, Rydges Melbourne does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rydges Melbourne?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Modern European cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Rydges Melbourne?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rydges Melbourne?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rydges Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 295 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dreana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a great vicinity to Melbourne’s theatre district. Would thoroughly recommend and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access convenient and close to everything we needed clean and comfortable highly recommend the property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern facilities and attentiveness of staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy check in and out process
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Pay for a nights accommodation in Victorias grand capital city only to find no reception. Staff direct you to an ipad to check yourself in. Where's the good old fashioned customer service and reception?. Wont be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was able to have a restful sleep during the night. The venue was extremely clean. Well done!! I will stay again sometime. Jacqueline Lewis
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Traralgon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated, clean, cosy, excellent location.