Meeting Place
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. The function room features built-in high-definition data projectors, five 160 inch screens throughout, and guests can enjoy complimentary sparkling & still water and juice in the pre-function area.
The Meeting Place is fitted with divider walls with the ability to create four private function rooms or any configuration of your choice; Meeting Place I, Meeting Place II, Meeting Place III and Meeting Place IV. Whether you’re hosting a gala dinner, cocktail party or delivering a presentation —  the picture windows allow abundant natural light and offer a view of Melbourne’s theatre precinct and the gateway to Chinatown, the perfect Melbourne setting.
Looking for accommodation within close proximity to your conference or event? Meeting Place is located on level one of the 4.5 star Rydges Melbourne Hotel, offering 370 contemporary king rooms and suites. View our great range of accommodation options here.
- Classroom 120
- Cabaret 176
- Banquet 220
- Theatre 285
- Cocktail 300
- Exhibition 22
- U-Shape 38
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Centre Stage
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495 m2 | 7 m | 500 | 300 | 500 | 162 | 40 | 42 | 500 | 248 | 33 |
Centre Stage 1
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169.2 m2 | 7 m | 250 | 120 | 189 | 60 | 28 | 20 | 250 | 104 | N/A |
Centre Stage 2
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222.6 m2 | 7 m | 250 | 140 | 204 | 78 | 30 | 20 | 250 | 120 | N/A |
Meeting Place 1
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83 m2 | 3.3 m | 80 | 50 | 84 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 80 | 40 | N/A |
Meeting Place 2
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83 m2 | 3.3 m | 80 | 50 | 84 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 80 | 40 | N/A |
Meeting Place 3
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83 m2 | 3.3 m | 80 | 50 | 84 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 80 | 40 | N/A |
Meeting Place 4
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83 m2 | 3.3 m | 80 | 50 | 84 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 80 | 40 | N/A |
Terrace Room
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143 m2 | 2.6 m | 130 | N/A | 100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 130 | N/A | N/A |
Terrace 1
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57 m2 | 2.6 m | 50 | 21 | 30 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 50 | 21 | N/A |
Terrace 3
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43 m2 | 2.6 m | 40 | 14 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 40 | 14 | N/A |
Terrace 2
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43 m2 | 2.6 m | 40 | 14 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 40 | 14 | N/A |
Terrace 1, 2 & 3 + Bossley Rooftop
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460 m2 | 2.6 m | 250 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 250 | N/A | N/A |
Bossley Private Dining
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60 m2 | 2.7 m | 100 | 40 | 40 | 20 | 13 | 20 | 60 | N/A | N/A |
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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.
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250
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A versatile event space which can be set up for conferences, exhibitions, private dinners — you name it. The Meeting Place IV can be combined…
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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The expansive indoor outdoor venue can host 250 guests for cocktails, with awnings, equipped with heating for those brisk Melbourne nights. Spanning the full outdoor space, this level two rooftop space is the ideal place to celebrate a special, occasion, or for a relaxed setting.Â
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With an exclusive menu showcasing the best of local seasonal produce, Bossley has mastered the art of crafting timeless occasions. Bossley is the place for all with two intimate Melbourne private dining rooms.Â
