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Cocktail bar, al fresco dining, open daily
Rydges Deluxe Corner King | City view
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Rydges Deluxe Suite
Lobby

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)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Rydges King Room

Rydges King Room

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

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Rydges Deluxe King Room | City view

Rydges Deluxe King Room

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

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Rydges Deluxe Suite

Rydges Deluxe Suite

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

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Rydges Corner King

Rydges Corner King

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

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Rydges Deluxe Corner King

Rydges Deluxe Corner King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Rydges Accessible Suite

Rydges Accessible Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Rydges Executive Suite | Private kitchenette

Rydges Executive Suite

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

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Rydges Twin King Suite

Rydges Twin King Suite

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

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Rydges Superior Room

Rydges Superior Room

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

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Rydges Twin Room

Rydges Twin Room

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

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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 8 minutes by foot from Melbourne Central. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Collins Street 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
  • Flinders Lane - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Melbourne Central - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Rydges Melbourne

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 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Hotel Rydges Melbourne
Melbourne Hotel Rydges
Melbourne Rydges
Melbourne Rydges Hotel
Rydges Hotel Melbourne
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Rydges Melbourne Hotel
Rydges Melbourne Hotel
Rydges Melbourne Melbourne
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Rydges Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 857 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 857 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 857 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 857 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 857 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Tolu

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room not ready until 8.00pm on arrival. Then no housekeeping done for the 3 nights I was there. Rubbish bin was nearly overflowing on checking out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy quick self check in. Nice clean room might try & upgrade to a more spacious room next time. Great foyer space & bar/ restaurant which is handy. Lovely outdoor pool space just a bit crowded..
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rodrigo Limon

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, clean common areas. Some plates and cups in the dining area where nos properly washed
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and good hotel with very friendly team.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, comfortable bed, large room , helpful staff and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, the food was great and the hotel had a rare rooftop pool. The location was great as well. Would definitely consider staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, rooms were very stylish, clean and beds were very comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms, good service and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very accommodating - rooms were always clean and everything was so easy- Gym was decent as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay, the service, amenities and room are all excellent coupled with a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were refurbished and cleaning. Pool and restaurant were great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would be good to have more incentives for hotel dining or even free items at check in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Calum

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great shower in the room, excellent breakfast, rooftop pool needs more loungers. Busy hotel but well managed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrysoula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin, Glenmore Park

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, and the self check-in/check-out made the whole trip seamless!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

louise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not very spacious but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026