Rydges Melbourne

186 Exhibition Street , Melbourne, VIC 3000

+61 3 9662 0511

Features & Amenities

Our Rydges Melbourne accommodation offers an ideal CBD location for business and leisure travellers. Facilities include:

Car Parking

Wilson Parking is located under the hotel for car parking for our guests with lift access to the reception & ground floor.

Charges apply and are subject to change.

Discount rates apply to hotel guests - please ensure you present your car park ticket to reception to access this discount prior to departure.

  • Max vehicle height is 1.9 m
  • Charges apply, please contact hotel for current rates
  • Subject to availability, a secondary offsite car park may be offered in the event the onsite car park is full, due to limited spaces.
  • After hours access available by contacting reception

 

Melbourne Conference Facilities

The entire first floor of the hotel is dedicated to conference and meeting rooms including Booby McGee's Entertainment lounge.  Flooded with natural light, these rooms provide a spacious and elegant backdrop to your next event.

  • Five pillarless function rooms suitable for medium to large meetings
  • Bobby McGee's   - a unique venue  in terms of its eclectic décor, themed paraphernalia and vibrant atmosphere - great for bug parties and events!
  • Mad Men - where "Great Minds Meet". Perfect for your next board meeting, this custom built dedicated boardroom features state of the art technology and just the right amount of suave charm - up to 12 people.

High Speed & Secure Internet Access

HSIA is available in all guest rooms and public areas. With recently installed hi-speed WiFi throughout the building you canstay connected.  Internet access is also available in our business centre on the ground floor and pre paid internet cards can be purchased at reception.

Other Features and Amenities include:

  • Laundry Service
  • 24hr Room Service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-Hour Reception
  • Ensuite Rooms
  • Minibar in rooms
  • In-room wifi and hi speed broadband
  • Rydges Dream Bed
  • Desk & ergonomic desk chair

 



Disabled Facilities

Rydges Melbourne's restaurant, bar and lobby were all designed and compliant with full disabled access and we have hotel rooms suited for wheel chairs. Please contact the hotel to make a booking for a room with these features.

Rooftop Swimming Pool and fitness equipment

The open air pool will have you feeling on top of the world and yes, it is heated! It is lovely & warm in winter and refreshingly cool in summer.  Limited cardio equipment is also located up there for a bit of a workout.......

  • secure, guest key card access
  • towels poolside
  • open from 6am to 11pm
  • room service available poolside

Rydges DreamBeds

Rydges Dream Beds. We believe it's the most comfortable bed you will ever sleep in.

Designed by Australia's oldest and most respected bed manufacturer, A.H Beard., it features the World's Best Talalay Latex mattress and Double Flex Edge Border Supports to give you the ultimate nights' sleep while supporting your body.

In other words Rydges Dream Beds Rock!  Come and enjoy and experience for yourself!

Locanda Italian Steakhouse

Obviously the specialty is the Grill section - with an Italian twist of course!  Enjoy expertly prepared steaks, pasta, salads, sides that will have that WOW effect complimented with vino from all areas either by the glass, the carafe or the bottle!  Locanda is our interpretation and celebration of the classic steakhouse coupled with signature Italian style. Just something light? Enjoy fresh pizza, steak sandwich, burgers, cheese plates and all things Italian. 

Not only can you enjoy this incredible stylish cuisine whilst in the hotel, you have the pleasure of also being able to enjoy a beautiful cocktail in Bellabar before or afterwards....

For more information on Locanda Italian Steakhouse please follow the link below.

Bellabar

Dominated by the central red glowing circular bar, with soft lighting, cool music and a cocktail menu to die for not to mention the amazing bar team.....whether in a group, a drink before or after the show, Bellabar is ideal for any occasion..

To see our Bar menu in full please following the link below

Non-smoking Hotel

Rydges Melbourne is a 100% non smoking hotel. There are penalties for guests that smoke in their rooms, this is an OHS risk and could also activate the emergency evacuation system.  However, we do have an outdoor area on the ground floor where smoking is permitted.

Business Centre

Our business centre is located on the ground floor opposite reception. Featuring 2 Apple MAC desktop computers, you can pre purchase internet cards from reception to access your emails and the internet if required.

Training & Fitness

Need to work off some flab? Located on the rooftop, limited cardio equipment is available including a heated pool for a dip afterwards.

Rydges Melbourne's guests also have FREE access to Platinum Fitness First  - located on the cnr of Russell St and Lonsdale St a block from the hotel. Please see reception to collect your gym pass to Fitness First pass.