Rydges Melbourne

4.5 star property

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Outdoor banquet area
Lobby
Cocktail bar, al fresco dining, open daily
Rydges Deluxe Corner King | City view
Rydges Deluxe Suite

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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186 Exhibition Street,, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, Her Majesty's Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Rydges King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rydges Deluxe King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rydges Deluxe Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rydges Corner King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Rydges Deluxe Corner King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Rydges Accessible Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Rydges Executive Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rydges Twin King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Rydges Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rydges Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Rydges King Room

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

Rydges Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Rydges Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Rydges Accessible King

  • Sleeps 2

Rydges Deluxe Corner King

  • Sleeps 2

Rydges Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Rydges Corner King

  • Sleeps 2

Rydges Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Rydges Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Rydges Twin King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Melbourne

With a stay at Rydges Melbourne, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne, steps from Princess Theatre and 4 minutes by foot from Collins Street. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Melbourne Central and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Bourke Street Mall.

What's nearby

  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Princess Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Collins Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Melbourne Central - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bourke Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pellegrini's Espresso Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Elephant & Wheelbarrow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Me Dee Thai Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hofbräuhaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shanghai Village - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rydges Melbourne

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, steps from Princess Theatre
Rydges Melbourne offers 370 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 370 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy Modern European cuisine at Bossley, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Melbourne? This hotel has 6458 square feet (600 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 9 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Bossley - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Bossley - Onsite cocktail bar. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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 60 per night)
  • Limited on-site self 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 cot
  • 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 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 bathroom
  • 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
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

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

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Melbourne Hotel Rydges
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Rydges Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 565 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 799 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

louise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and staff were friendly. Couldn't fault it
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable bed and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel rooms were smaller than anticipated. Hotel breakfast was exceptional. The best I’ve ever experienced
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Amenities
The room was very comfortable. Hotel position was ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Atherton

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great base , would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The heating/aircon in the rooms doesn’t work properly and cant be adjusted in the room - I have to ask reception to adjust which is inconvenient and they often forget to do it. This is an ongoing issue with the rooms and often mean it’s uncomfortable for sleeping. Also most recently there was no hot water for a morning shower. As a regular customer I’m becoming less likely to stay at this hotel due to the room aircon/heating issues.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Latchiya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, receptionists were friendly. However, room service forgot to top up soap bottles.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and a very comfortable bed and pillows. Very convenient location to many food options and many shopping options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamilet

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rossi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bec

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
no free breakfast for me and family had to pay for breakfast at $35 each there was not a lot of variety floor of elevators looked dirty rooms were good staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trenton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ainslee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Not the same as my first good experience

I have stayed here before and had good experiences, however this time when i checked in the system wasnt working for check in or room service app. I was charged $150 of room service and bar drinks that i didn't have - these were sorted out but things shouldnt be charged to my room without my knowledge. Also you need to have a selection of pillows - some high and low, the pillows are way to high and i get a sore neck when i stay here. Not sure i will continue to use this as my business trip hotel. wasn't as impressed as first time around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a good central location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jolene

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with a very clean and comfortable room. Restaurant and Bar onsite was great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025