Name: Rydges Melbourne
Address: 186 Exhibition Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia, 186 Exhibition Street, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $123 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Rydges Melbourne

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186 Exhibition Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia –

*8.3* Old Treasury Building: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

*8.8* State Library of Victoria: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

*8.2* Parliament House, Melbourne: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

*8.6* Princess Theater: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

Parliament Train Station: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

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The staff being able to accommodate my early check in. It was very much appreciated.

Sharon, Australia

So convenient and easy ... staff were helpful flexible and friendly

Kristie, Australia

I stayed with my 18 year old daughter we had 2 single beds, the beds were comfy and dreamy, had a great sleep. we did have issues with the heating, we did feel a little cold. room 1210 we were very greatful for being checked into our room mid morning as opposed to 2pm, the young man at reception was extremely helpful and cheerful and straight away went out of his way to accommodate us. Lovely service. Thank you

Maria, New Zealand

Comfortable bed and pillows, clean, good location, bar and restaurant onsite.

Linda, Australia

Pool for the kids Lovely bar Great location for footy

Hawks, Australia

The staff were very helpful and the position is excellent. Breakfast was outstanding and it is definitely worth pre-booking for $22.

Tasmanian, Australia

The convenience of everything at yr door step theatres China town restaurants bars just all walking distance

Cherie, Australia

Great room for our family. We had the queen spa room . The BEST location. We were within walking distance to everywhere we wanted to go. Staff were friendly and the room was very comfortable for us. We had a great stay.

E, Australia

I liked that I didn't have to make my own bed.

Ally, Australia

Very central and close to theatres and restaurants.

Maureen, Australia

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Rydges is located in Melbourne CBD, in the heart of the theater district. All air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The roof area features a heated roof-top pool and a fitness center.

Rydges Melbourne is 2 minutes' walk from Chinatown, a 10-minute walk from iconic Melbourne shopping precinct, Bourke Street Mall, or a short 20 minute walk to the prestigious Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The air-conditioned rooms offer a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Parking is available under the hotel, and at a discounted daily rate.

Guests can enjoy meals and drinks at Locanda Restaurant & Bar which serves European-styled steak with an Italian influence. The Rydges Rise and Shine full buffet breakfast is available every morning and caters for all tastes, with the largest selection of cereals, fruits and meats.

This is our guests' favorite part of Melbourne, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the real heart of Melbourne, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Rydges Melbourne features 363 rooms and suites. The suites are spacious and elegantly furnished, featuring marble clad ensuite with soaking tub, walk-in robe and separate lounge with contemporary design. A selection of these suites offer apartment style accommodation with fully equipped kitchenettes and all the amenities needed to make Rydges Melbourne your home away from home. Rydges Melbourne is home to the award winning Locanda Restaurant & Bar, heated rooftop swimming pool and fitness centre as well as complimentary access to Genesis Fitness Centre.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Her Majesty's Theater
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Comedy Theatre
0.1 miles
Rio Tinto Head Office
0.1 miles
Princess Theater
0.1 miles
Parliament Train Station
0.1 miles
Parliament House, Melbourne
0.2 miles
Old Treasury Building
0.3 miles
State Library of Victoria
0.3 miles
Fortyfivedownstairs
0.3 miles
BHP Billiton Limited
0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Queen Victoria Market Market
1 miles
7/11 Supermarket
0 miles

Closest Airports

Tullamarine Airport
11.8 miles
Avalon Airport
31.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“From the moment we arrived we were greeted by friendly staff. The hotel is clean, big rooms, great location, and helpful staff. It was my partners birthday, and when we got to the room we had a bottle of champagne and a box of chocolates in our room which was lovely. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anybody. ”

Britt182

Australia

“The location was great and our room was nice and spacious. The roof top pool was nice so.”

Chantel

Australia

“Excellent full hearty breakfast ,fantastic location and great value for money”

Donald

Australia

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1 Restaurant On Site

Locanda Restaurant and Bar

Food: Australian, International

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour

Menu: À la carte

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested or an existing bed	FREE
0 - 2 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	AUD 60 per child, per night
3 - 12 years	Can use an existing bed	FREE
3 - 12 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	AUD 60 per child, per night
13+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	AUD 60 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds, cribs, and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

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Pets are not allowed.

Rydges Melbourne accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please note that there is a 1.08% charge when you pay with a credit card.

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Reviewed: August 19, 2018

Anonymous
Australia
5.4

“Not the best”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Suite with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The rooms didn’t look like the pictures. There were stains on the floors. The beds were not comfortable at all. We changed rooms and it wasn’t any better. The TVs weren’t that great either.
눇The coffee in the restaurant was fantastic. All the staff were very helpful considering the rooms.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: August 18, 2018

Kerry
New Zealand
7.5

“Hotel & location met expectations”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Suite with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Convenience stores very exoensive
눇Clean spacious room in good location

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 16, 2018

Amanda
Australia
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No milk for cuppa in room. Long time for room service to bring same. Staff were very apologetic and pleasant when they brought it however

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 15, 2018

Georgie
Australia
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Noisy building works happening from 8am. Also TV in executive suite could function for AV input.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 15, 2018

Carrie
Australia
6.7

Pleasant
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇clean but nothing amazed me

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 14, 2018

Buzz
Australia
Age group: 55 – 64
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Bathroom was the size of a closet. The wine offer in the room was a joke. Worst tasting red wine I have ever tasted and the restaurant staff didn't seem to know about it.
눇Very friendly staff.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 14, 2018

Dennis
Australia
7.9

“An overnight stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The air con was a little noisy.
눇Excellent value for money.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 13, 2018

Anonymous
Australia
8.8

“Perfect Paris end of Melbourne stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The pool area is ugly

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: August 13, 2018

Sharon
Australia
6.3

“Just ok. Highlight was being able to check in early.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The staff on check out. No friendliness or enthusiasm.
눇The staff being able to accommodate my early check in. It was very much appreciated.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 13, 2018

Bill
Australia

2 helpful votes
3.8

“Needs an update.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Very dated and sad. Dinning room Very dark and dingy furniture tables not clean. Carpet in hall ways all wrinkled.
눇Not much.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 12, 2018

Michael
Australia
10

“Delicious”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉N/a
눇Late check out/a

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 12, 2018

Kristie
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇So convenient and easy ... staff were helpful flexible and friendly

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 12, 2018

Maria
New Zealand
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉the heating in the room was up and down, I did go downstairs and asked for help which was done straight away
눇I stayed with my 18 year old daughter we had 2 single beds, the beds were comfy and dreamy, had a great sleep. we did have issues with the heating, we did feel a little cold. room 1210 we were very greatful for being checked into our room mid morning as opposed to 2pm, the young man at reception was extremely helpful and cheerful and straight away went out of his way to accommodate us. Lovely service. Thank you

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 11, 2018

Stephen
Australia
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Rooms are tired
눇Location is good.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 11, 2018

Heather
Australia
10

“Great central location”
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Restaurant staff very friendly

Stayed in August 2018

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	Queen Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 237 ft² Features contemporary decor and views of Melbourne city. Includes a flat-screen TV, reading area and work station. Please note that this room does not have capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe/Closet • Hypoallergenic • City view • Towels • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to 13 years of age)	Queen Suite with Spa Bath 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 484 ft² This spacious room includes a single spa bathtub and bathrobes. Features an ergonomic work station and a separate living area with plenty of natural light. Additional bedding is available on request, please refer to hotel policies. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Hot tub • Iron • Bathrobe • Spa tub • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Walk-in closet • Slippers • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe/Closet • Hypoallergenic • Towels • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to 13 years of age)	Executive King Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 344 ft² Features a king bed, living area, flat-screen TV and a work station with high-speed internet connection. Room includes modern furnishings and an abundance of natural light. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe/Closet • Hypoallergenic • City view • Towels • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 237 ft² Cosmopolitan room decor with views of Melbourne city. Includes a flat-screen TV, reading area and work station. Featuring 2 single beds. Additional beds available upon request; please see hotel policies. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe/Closet • Hypoallergenic • City view • Towels • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to 13 years of age)	One-Bedroom Apartment 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Apartment Size: 614 ft² Enjoy the added space of these suites, including a king-size Rydges DreamBed, large marble en suite bathroom with a relaxing spa bath, separate lounge and dining area, plus a walk-in wardrobe. Bathrobes are also offered. Additional bedding is available on request, please refer to hotel policies. Apartment Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Hot tub • Iron • Kitchenette • Bathrobe • Spa tub • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Dishwasher • Private bathroom • Heating • Walk-in closet • Slippers • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe/Closet • Hypoallergenic • Towels • Dining table • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 5 + Max adults: 5 Max children: 2 (up to 13 years of age)	Family Suite 2 twin beds and 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 861 ft² Elegantly furnished and awash in natural light, this suite offers 2 bedrooms - one master bedroom with a king sized Rydges dream bed, and the other open plan bedroom with 2 king single beds partitioned with a curtain. There is a corner spa bath in the master bedroom overlooking Exhibition Street, a walk in robe, plus large marble ensuite bathroom with double shower. The living area offers a lounge and dining table allowing for a spacious combined living and working space with plenty of natural light. The room caters for 4 guests in additional bedding, or 5 guests with additional bedding available on request. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Hot tub • Iron • Bathrobe • Spa tub • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Walk-in closet • Slippers • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe/Closet • Hypoallergenic • Towels • Dining table • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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