Rydges Melbourne

4.5 star property

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Cocktail bar, al fresco dining, open daily
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Lobby
Rydges Deluxe Suite
Rydges Deluxe Corner King | City view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Rydges Deluxe King Room

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

Rydges Deluxe Suite

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

Rydges Corner King

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

Rydges Deluxe Corner King

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

Rydges Accessible Suite

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

Rydges Executive Suite

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

Rydges Twin King Suite

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

Rydges Superior Room

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

Rydges Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Rydges Melbourne

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the breakfast at Rydges Melbourne. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Melbourne Central. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Enjoy Modern European cuisine while dining at Bossley
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Steps from Princess Theatre and 8 minutes by foot from Melbourne Central
Rydges Melbourne offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 6458 square feet (600 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Rydges Melbourne. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Rydges Melbourne was completed in May 2023.

This 4.5-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 60 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • 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 centre (6,458 square foot 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.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Melbourne Hotel Rydges
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Rydges Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 857 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 857 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 857 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 857 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 857 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin, Glenmore Park

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, and the self check-in/check-out made the whole trip seamless!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

louise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not very spacious but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025