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A spacious conference room with rows of dark chairs facing a large screen, accented by modern lighting and decor.
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A modern interior space features low couches, a reception area with a stone counter, and an art piece on the wall under dim lighting.
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Assorted platters featuring fruit slices, mini sandwiches, and desserts, with a hand reaching for a tray.
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A spacious conference room featuring multiple round tables with chairs, projector screens, and large windows with sheer curtains.
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Meeting Venues

Centre Stage Meeting Place Bossley Rooftop Terrace Room Bossley Private Dining
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Location
186 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000 Get Directions
Venues
11 available
Capacity
Max 800

Convenient CBD location

Host your next meeting, conference or corporate event at Rydges Melbourne, with 12 flexible function rooms spanning 1,500sqm across two levels. Located in Melbourne CBD, Rydges Melbourne is close to Chinatown, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Bourke Street, Parliament Station and the city’s dining and theatre precincts, with corporate event packages available to help make planning simple.
Our flexible event spaces are suited to:

  • board meetings and conferences
  • seminars, workshops and training days
  • product launches
  • gala dinners
  • corporate celebrations
  • tradeshows

Experienced event support

Whether hosting a large conference or intimate board meeting, the experienced team at Rydges Melbourne can assist with everything. From planning and execution to catering and entertainment at your next event we can provide:

  • day delegate packages
  • best-in-market sound, lighting and music systems with endless production possibilities
  • banquet menus and catering options
  • Australian-led beverage selections, and
  • support from an experienced conference and events team

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Host your next event at Rydges Melbourne (CBD)
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12 Venues

Accessible conference venue in Melbourne CBD

Rydges Melbourne is committed to providing an inclusive experience for all guests, offering:

  • step free access to all event spaces
  • hearing aid loops in event spaces
  • braille signage throughout the hotel 
  • five Accessible Suites designed for guests who have accessible needs. 

For further details about our approach to accessibility and inclusivity speak to our team.

Capacities
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Room/space Area Ceiling height Capacity Banquet Theatre Classroom U-shape Boardroom Cocktail Cabaret Exhibition
Banquet icon Theatre icon Classroom icon U-shape icon Boardroom icon Cocktail icon Cabaret icon Exhibition icon
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Centre Stage
495 m2 7 m 500 300 500 162 50 54 500 248 33
Elegant dining setup with round tables, white plates, glassware, and floral centerpieces in a softly lit room.
Centre Stage 1
169.2 m2 7 m 250 120 189 60 28 20 250 104 N/A
Empty conference room with rows of chairs facing a podium and two armchairs beside a small table, all against a plain backdrop.
Centre Stage 2
222.6 m2 7 m 250 140 204 78 30 20 250 120 N/A
Elegant dining room set up with round tables, chairs, and large windows showcasing a city view.
Meeting Place
332 m2 3.3 m 300 220 286 120 38 54 300 176 22
A beautifully set dining table with a floral centerpiece, glassware, and cutlery, overlooking a city backdrop through large windows.
Meeting Place 1
83 m2 3.3 m 80 50 84 30 20 16 75 40 N/A
A modern meeting room featuring long tables with chairs, soft lighting, and large windows draped with sheer curtains.
Meeting Place 2
83 m2 3.3 m 80 50 84 30 20 16 75 40 N/A
A seminar room with several tables and chairs arranged facing a large screen, illuminated by soft light from sheer curtains.
Meeting Place 3
83 m2 3.3 m 80 50 84 30 20 16 75 40 N/A
A meeting room features a long table with several black chairs, each with a glass of water and a notepad, against a grey wall. Natural light filters through sheer curtains.
Meeting Place 4
83 m2 3.3 m 80 50 84 30 20 16 75 40 N/A
A modern meeting room featuring multiple wooden tables with chairs, large windows covered by light curtains, and carpeted flooring.
Terrace Room
143 m2 2.6 m 130 N/A 102 N/A N/A N/A 130 N/A N/A
Meeting space featuring rectangular tables with chairs, glassware on top, and large windows overlooking an outdoor area.
Terrace 1
57 m2 2.6 m 50 24 28 15 16 10 50 21 N/A
A modern meeting room with tables and chairs arranged for a conference, featuring a large window with sheer curtains and a digital display showing a nature scene.
Terrace 2
43 m2 2.6 m 40 16 24 15 13 10 40 14 N/A
Meeting space with minimalist wooden tables, ergonomic chairs, glass water tumblers, and light-colored curtains in the background.
Terrace 3
43 m2 2.6 m 40 16 24 15 13 12 40 14 N/A
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Centre Stage
Seating capacity 500
Standing capacity 500
Area: 495 m2
Max Capacity: 500
Seating capacity 500
Standing capacity 500

Whether you’re planning a gala dinner, conference, launch or your wedding — our largest event space is perfect for when you want to take Centre Stage. With a pre-function bar, soaring vaulted ceilings, this versatile room can fit up to 500 guests cocktail style and up to 340 dining or be divided into two separate areas to suit your needs.

Elegant dining setup with round tables, white plates, glassware, and floral centerpieces in a softly lit room.
Centre Stage 1
Seating capacity 189
Standing capacity 250
Area: 169.2 m2
Max Capacity: 250
Seating capacity 189
Standing capacity 250

One half of our Centre Stage event space, Centre Stage I can host up to 120 guests for a seated breakfast, lunch or gala dinner or 250 cocktail and includes a pre-function bar overlooking Exhibition Street and Her Majesty’s Theatre.
Empty conference room with rows of chairs facing a podium and two armchairs beside a small table, all against a plain backdrop.
Centre Stage 2
Seating capacity 204
Standing capacity 250
Area: 222.6 m2
Max Capacity: 250
Seating capacity 204
Standing capacity 250

The larger of our two Centre Stage spaces when divided. Centre Stage II boasts a 7m x 4m built-in high-definition LED screen and a 200 inch HD projector screen. With vaulted ceilings throughout, entertain up to 250 guests cocktail or and up to 140 dining.
Elegant dining room set up with round tables, chairs, and large windows showcasing a city view.
Meeting Place
Seating capacity 286
Standing capacity 300
Area: 332 m2
Max Capacity: 300
Seating capacity 286
Standing capacity 300

With an abundance of natural light, and overlooking Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown, the Meeting Place can host up to 300 guests cocktail and 220 seated.
A beautifully set dining table with a floral centerpiece, glassware, and cutlery, overlooking a city backdrop through large windows.
Meeting Place 1
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75
Area: 83 m2
Max Capacity: 80
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75

When divided into four spaces, the first of our light-filled Meeting Place, is drenched in natural light and offers sparkling views of Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown, perfect for any event, day or night.
A modern meeting room featuring long tables with chairs, soft lighting, and large windows draped with sheer curtains.
Meeting Place 2
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75
Area: 83 m2
Max Capacity: 80
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75

Meeting Place II can host up to 80 guests and can be configured in any number of ways. Whether you’re planning a meeting, presentation or an intimate event, the large windows overlooking Little Bourke Street offer abundant natural light.
A seminar room with several tables and chairs arranged facing a large screen, illuminated by soft light from sheer curtains.
Meeting Place 3
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75
Area: 83 m2
Max Capacity: 80
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75

Part of our larger Meeting Place venue, Meeting Place III can function as part of the whole venue or be separated with electronic divider walls to create 83sqm of event space. Welcome up to 40 guest’s cabaret style or 80 cocktail in a modern, light-filled space overlooking Little Bourke Street.
A meeting room features a long table with several black chairs, each with a glass of water and a notepad, against a grey wall. Natural light filters through sheer curtains.
Meeting Place 4
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75
Area: 83 m2
Max Capacity: 80
Seating capacity 84
Standing capacity 75

A versatile event space which can be set up for conferences, exhibitions, private dinners — you name it. The Meeting Place IV can be combined…
A modern meeting room featuring multiple wooden tables with chairs, large windows covered by light curtains, and carpeted flooring.
Terrace Room
Seating capacity 102
Standing capacity 130
Area: 143 m2
Max Capacity: 130
Seating capacity 102
Standing capacity 130

With floor to ceiling windows overlooking The Terrace, Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown, The Terrace Room offers 143 sqm metres of event space and can accommodate up to 130 guests cocktail or up to 100 seated.
Meeting space featuring rectangular tables with chairs, glassware on top, and large windows overlooking an outdoor area.
Terrace 1
Seating capacity 28
Standing capacity 50
Area: 57 m2
Max Capacity: 50
Seating capacity 28
Standing capacity 50

The largest of the terrace room configurations, Terrace Room I is fit for events of all types; from boardroom meetings to creative breakfasts or cocktail parties. Floor to ceiling windows overlook the lush outdoor Bossley Rooftop
A modern meeting room with tables and chairs arranged for a conference, featuring a large window with sheer curtains and a digital display showing a nature scene.
Terrace 2
Seating capacity 24
Standing capacity 40
Area: 43 m2
Max Capacity: 40
Seating capacity 24
Standing capacity 40

Terrace Room II can host up to 40 guests for any day or night events you’re planning — perfect for meetings, breakfasts, conferences or cocktail parties.
Meeting space with minimalist wooden tables, ergonomic chairs, glass water tumblers, and light-colored curtains in the background.
Terrace 3
Seating capacity 24
Standing capacity 40
Area: 43 m2
Max Capacity: 40
Seating capacity 24
Standing capacity 40

Start planning your next event at Terrace Room III, an intimate venue overlooking Bossley Rooftop and can accommodate up to 20 guests boardroom style. Whether your event is day or night, the Terrace III comes complete with 75-inch LCD screen and floor to ceiling windows overlooking Bossley Rooftop.

Event Kits and Packages

To help your event run smoothly, explore our venue guide and range of corporate packages, designed to suit different event styles, group sizes and requirements.

Venue Guide

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Corporate & Social Events Packages

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