Travelers can enjoy delicious breakfasts and outdoor dining by day at this welcoming retreat, then cool off poolside or relax by the lobby's cozy fireplace at night
Rydges Melbourne, near Melbourne Central, offers an inviting atmosphere with an outdoor entertainment area and lobby fireplace. Enjoy Modern European cuisine at Bossley restaurant, swim in the outdoor pool, or relax on the terrace with high-speed WiFi. Staff are praised.
Located in Melbourne Central Business District, a neighborhood in Melbourne, Rydges Melbourne is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Melbourne Central and Melbourne Cricket Ground are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Collins Street and Bourke Street Mall. Traveling with kids? Make time for SEA LIFE Melbourne, or check out an event or a game at Rod Laver Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
186 Exhibition Street,, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
What's nearby
Her Majesty's Theatre
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Princess Theatre
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Collins Street
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Flinders Lane
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Melbourne Central
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Parliament Station
4 min walk
Flinders Street Station
14 min walk
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Pellegrini's Espresso Bar
1 min walk
Me Dee Thai Restaurant
1 min walk
The Elephant & Wheelbarrow
1 min walk
Hofbräuhaus
2 min walk
Shanghai Village
2 min walk
About this property
Rydges Melbourne
Luxury family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Princess Theatre
Close to Melbourne Central and Collins Street, Rydges Melbourne provides a terrace, a fireplace in the lobby, and car rentals on site. The on-site Modern European cuisine restaurant, Bossley, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
Express check-in, concierge services, and outdoor furniture
A porter/bellhop, wedding services, and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 370 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
55-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and heating
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in NABERS Energy, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 60 per night)
Limited onsite 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 crib
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 center (6,458 square feet 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.
Elevator
Grab bar in shower
Grab bar near toilet
Hand-held showerhead
Height-adjustable showerhead
In-room roll-in shower
Portable shower seat
Smooth flooring in public areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
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
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free crib
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: AUD 100 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
We should mention
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Hotel Rydges Melbourne
Melbourne Hotel Rydges
Melbourne Rydges
Melbourne Rydges Hotel
Rydges Hotel Melbourne
Rydges Melbourne
Rydges Melbourne Hotel
Rydges Melbourne Hotel
Rydges Melbourne Melbourne
Rydges Melbourne Hotel Melbourne
Frequently asked questions
Does Rydges Melbourne have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Melbourne?
As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Melbourne on Mar 30, 2026 start from CA $213, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Rydges Melbourne pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for AUD 60 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Rydges Melbourne?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Rydges Melbourne?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Rydges Melbourne located?
This family-friendly Melbourne hotel is located in the entertainment district, just steps from Her Majesty's Theatre and Princess Theatre. Collins Street and Melbourne Central are also within 10 minutes. Parliament Station is only a 4-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 12 minutes.
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Reviews
Rydges Melbourne Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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