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Looking to plan a conference, function or event in Melbourne? Let the professional team at Rydges on Swanston assist you.
Phone: (03) 9347 7811 or email: functions_carlton@rydges.com
Tailored event solutions to suit your specific event requirements.
Rydges on Swanston is an ideal venue that offers flexible and innovative space.
The hotel's entire 4th floor is a modern dedicated conference venue. This flexible venue is pillar free, light filled and has a capacity for over 450 delegates.
The first floor conference areas suit functions and events of all sizes, from executive board meetings to seminar sessions, workshops and large conference events.
Rydges on Swanston is the perfect location for your next Melbourne event. Call our friendly conference team on 03 9347 7811 to discuss your requirements.
Rydges On Swanston Melbourne Conference Facilities
- Spacious meeting venues for 2 - 450 delegates
- Events tailored to suit your individual requirements
- Located within easy access to Melbourne CBD
- Professional, personalised service including conference concierge
- Distraction-free venues allow you to focus on your conference objectives
- Fresh, modern catering options
- 4.5 star hotel with 107 tastefully decorated rooms
- Poolside terrace available - ideal for cocktail parties and conference catering
- Individual lighting, heating and cooling controls in all venues
- State of the art audiovisual equipment
- All rooms are pillarless and sound proof
- Pre function meeting areas on both levels
- Spacious break-out areas
- Complimentary WiFi access
- Professional event management service
Venues available:
- Poolside Terrace - 4th Floor
- Carlton Room - 4th Floor
This venue is dividable into three concurrent sessions
Lygon, Rathdowne and Bouverie rooms combined
- Drummond room - 4th Floor
- Swanston Room - Ground Floor
This venue is dividable into two concurrent venues
Lincoln and Argyle rooms combined
- Queensbury Boardroom - Ground Floor
- Pelham Boardroom - Ground Floor
- Faraday Boardroom - Ground Floor
Facilities include:
- In-House A/V Equipment
- Ceiling mounted data projection systems
- Direct Dial, Speaker Phone
- Complimentary WiFi Internet access
- Multiple breakout and catering spaces
- Pre-function areas
For more details, visit the Rydges on Swanston Events page here
| Room/Space | Area | Ceiling Height |
Square Metres | Banquet Capacity | Cocktail Capacity | Classroom Capacity | Boadrroom Capacity | Theatre Capacity | U-Shape Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Room | 25m x 10.6m | 3.5m | 265m2 | 300 | 450 | 250 | - | 300 | - |
| Bouverie Room | 10.6 x 9.5 | 3.5m | 101m2 | 80 | 120 | 50 | 30 | 120 | 36 |
| Rathdowne Room | 10.6 x 9.5 | 3.5m | 101m2 | 80 | 120 | 50 | 30 | 120 | 38 |
| Drummond Room | 7.5 x 5 | 3m | 37m2 | 40 | 40 | 30 | 12 | 40 | 10 |
| Swanston Room Ground Floor | 16 x 14 | 3m | 215m2 | 160 | 250 | 120 | - | 200 | 60 |
| Lincoln Room | 14 x 8 | 3m | 105m2 | 80 | 120 | 50 | 40 | 120 | 35 |
| Argyle Room | 14 x 8 | 3m | 105m2 | 80 | 120 | 50 | 40 | 120 | 36 |
| Boardrooms | 10.6 x 5.5 | 3m | 45m2 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 40 | 12 |
| Poolside Terrace | m | 85m2 | 80 | 200 |
