Rydges Melbourne

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Cocktail bar, alfresco dining, open daily
Lobby
Rydges Deluxe Suite  | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Rydges Deluxe Corner King | City view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $161
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18

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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

Rydges King Room

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

Rydges Deluxe King Room

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

Rydges Deluxe Suite

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

Rydges Corner King

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

Rydges Deluxe Corner King

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

Rydges Accessible Suite

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

Rydges Executive Suite

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

Rydges Twin King Suite

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

Rydges Superior Room

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

Rydges Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Rydges King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 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 this property

Rydges Melbourne

4.5-star hotel in Melbourne Central Business District
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference center, and self parking.
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.

Rydges Melbourne features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 6458 square feet (600 square meters) include a conference center. This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in May 2023.

Rydges Melbourne is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 60 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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 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

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

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

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Rydges Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 858 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 858 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 858 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 858 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 858 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, amenities were lacking but staff brought various things up when I asked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super spacious rooms, clean, friendly staff & excellent central location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

mihaela, Newton Aycliffe

Stayed 4 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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