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Rydges Melbourne

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Cocktail bar, alfresco dining, open daily
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Lobby
Exterior
Outdoor banquet area
Rydges Melbourne, near Melbourne Central, offers an inviting atmosphere with an outdoor entertainment area and lobby fireplace. Enjoy Modern European cuisine at Bossley restaurant, swim in the outdoor pool, or relax on the terrace with high-speed WiFi. Staff are praised.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available

Room options

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Rydges Corner King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Corner King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Rydges Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Deluxe Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Rydges Deluxe King Room | City view

Rydges Deluxe King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Rydges King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Rydges Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Rydges Twin King Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Twin King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Rydges Executive Suite | Private kitchenette

Rydges Executive Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Rydges Accessible Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Accessible Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Rydges Deluxe Corner King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Deluxe Corner King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Rydges Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Accessible King

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Corner King

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Deluxe Corner King

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Rydges Twin King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
186 Exhibition Street,, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

What's nearby

  • Princess Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Collins Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Crown Casino - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Parliament Station - 4 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 14 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bobby McGees - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Secret Kitchen Chinatown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rydges Pool Deck - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Traveller - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Elephant & Wheelbarrow - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rydges Melbourne

Luxury family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Collins Street
Close to Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market, Rydges Melbourne provides a terrace, a fireplace in the lobby, and car rentals on site. The on-site Modern European cuisine restaurant, Bossley, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • A porter/bellhop, a TV in the lobby, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 370 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and heating

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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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 60 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM 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

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (6,458 square feet 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Portable shower seat
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 22 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - May 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 40 to 40 for adults, and AUD 20 to 20 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 60 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Hotel Rydges Melbourne
Melbourne Hotel Rydges
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Melbourne Rydges Hotel
Rydges Hotel Melbourne
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Rydges Melbourne Hotel
Rydges Melbourne Hotel
Rydges Melbourne Melbourne
Rydges Melbourne Hotel Melbourne

Frequently asked questions

Does Rydges Melbourne have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–5:30 PM.

Is Rydges Melbourne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rydges Melbourne?

Self parking is available for AUD 60 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Rydges Melbourne?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Rydges Melbourne?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Rydges Melbourne located?

This family-friendly Melbourne hotel is located in the entertainment district, just steps from Her Majesty's Theatre and Princess Theatre. Collins Street and Melbourne Central are also within 10 minutes. Parliament Station is only a 4-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 12 minutes.

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