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InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto by IHG

5.0 star property
A tranquil luxury retreat in Melbourne's bustling center where guests enjoy morning culinary delights and explore unique artwork collections with attentive service

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InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto offers sophisticated downtown accommodations. This IHG Hotel features an art gallery, shopping center, Botanica Wellness Spa & Clinic with Ayurvedic treatments, two international restaurants, and an indoor pool with free cabanas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large mirror, a vanity with toiletries, a bed, a desk, and a view of a building with arches.

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access (Separate Bath)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access (Separate Bath)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Collins Street View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bench. There are stained glass windows and curtains.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Collins Street View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, Multiple Beds (Family Room)

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a vase, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Classic Room, Multiple Beds (Family Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A large bed with a wooden headboard, flanked by curtains, in a room with large windows and a ceiling light fixture.

Signature Suite

  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a large window.

Suite (Iconic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 112 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.

Premium Room

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, a neighborhood in Melbourne, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto by IHG is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Bourke Street Mall and Melbourne Central. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Marvel Stadium or Melbourne Cricket Ground. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
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495 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

What's nearby

  • A grand hall with a high, ornate ceiling featuring geometric patterns and a central skylight.
    Collins Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • An aquarium with various fish swimming around.
    SEA LIFE Melbourne
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A busy urban street with tram, pedestrians, and historic buildings.
    Bourke Street Mall
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A circular metal framework with a brick building at its base.
    Melbourne Central
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A marina with several boats docked in front of the Marvel Stadium.
    Marvel Stadium
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station
    8 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station
    10 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Club Intercontinental
    1 min walk
  • Royal Stacks
    2 min walk
  • State of Grace
    3 min walk
  • First Love Cofffee
    2 min walk
  • Il Mercato Centrale
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi is limited to 30 minutes per day
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 30 minutes per day

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (AUD 80 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 48 for adults and AUD 28 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Alluvial Restaurant
  • Bluestone Lounge Bar
  • Ronnie's

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,306 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1891
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 75.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 48 for adults and AUD 28 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: AUD 80 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 7249

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Free in-room WiFi is limited to 30 minutes per day; WiFi in public areas is also free for up to 30 minutes per day
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Does InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:30 AM–10:30 PM.

Is InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for AUD 80 per night.

What time is check-in at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto by IHG located?

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Eureka Tower. Bourke Street Mall and Marvel Stadium are also within 15 minutes. Flagstaff Station is 10 minutes by foot and Melbourne Central Station is 17 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel Clean Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent - staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service and staff was exceptional. Breakfast was a great experience. Nice business atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LDC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Hotel close to shops great staff
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was good One time didn’t vacuum and room need it Staff and breakfast was very good
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Well suited for public transport around Melb. Accessible, spacious accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Akash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and well maintained. Pillows were great but the mattress is not the most comfortable I have slept in. Overall beautiful property and in a good area where almost everything is within walking distance or with transport near by. Great welcome from Jason at reception
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amy on check in was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rukshila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family room and the service was exceptional! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great and we especially liked the fact there was a speedy checkout option
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excelllent service , great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nirlep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aaron at front desk was very helpful. Rooms were very clean. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

catherine

Well priced for location and size of room but standards are slipping in small ways. The details matter at high end hotels and I’d rate the Rialto about the same as a Hilton. Tired, in need of refurbishment and mostly clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa-Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Aneika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, clean and quiet, nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in close proximity to the sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities in the heart of Melbourne
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, excellent service, modern and clean, and I enjoyed the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best breakfast, friendly & professional staff

Professional and friendly staff, and the amazing buffet breakfast made our stay extra special.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely service and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel and the history of the building. Staff were excellent. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel perfectly positioned for solo traveler with convenient location and warm customer service. Completely enjoyed the accommodation and would visit again when in Melbourne.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extremely happy

Extremely happy with our stay. Location was perfect, staff were great. Our bed was sooooo comfortable and the buffet breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025