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Rydges Melbourne

4.5 star property
Family-friendly 4.5-star hotel near Melbourne Central

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Cocktail bar, alfresco dining, open daily
Rydges Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Rydges Deluxe Corner King | City view
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Rydges King Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rydges Deluxe King Room | City view

Rydges Deluxe King Room

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

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Rydges Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Deluxe Suite

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

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Rydges Corner King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Corner King

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

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Rydges Deluxe Corner King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Deluxe Corner King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Rydges Accessible Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Accessible Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Rydges Executive Suite | Private kitchenette

Rydges Executive Suite

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

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Rydges Twin King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Twin King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Rydges Superior Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Superior Room

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

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Rydges Twin Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges King Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Accessible King

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Deluxe Corner King

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Corner King

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Rydges Twin King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

City center retreat .A stay at this Melbourne Central Business District hotel places you steps from Princess Theatre and a 5-minute walk from Collins Street. Also, Melbourne Central is within half a mile (1 km) and Rod Laver Arena is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Collins Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bourke Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

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

Family-friendly 4.5-star hotel near 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.

  • 1 building
  • 370 guestrooms or units
  • 22 levels
  • 6458 sq ft of conference space
  • 600 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1972
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels

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

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)!

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rydges Melbourne to the airport?

Rydges Melbourne is 9.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Melbourne?

As of Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Melbourne on Mar 31, 2026 start from $157, including 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.

Does Rydges Melbourne have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rydges Melbourne.

How close is Rydges Melbourne to the beach?

This hotel is 5.3 mi (29-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 6.2 mi (26-min drive) from Elwood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rydges Melbourne offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Rydges Melbourne, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 40 and 40 for adults, AUD 20 and 20 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rydges Melbourne?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Crown Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Rydges Melbourne?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Rydges Melbourne?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 60 per night.

Does Rydges Melbourne have a pool?

Rydges Melbourne features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Rydges Melbourne have a restaurant?

Rydges Melbourne is home to Bossley, which features Modern European cuisine, al fresco dining, and happy hour.

Does Rydges Melbourne have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rydges Melbourne to downtown Melbourne?

Rydges Melbourne is 0.6 mi away from Melbourne.

Rydges Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 585 out of 832 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 832 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 832 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 832 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 832 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

olga

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All 4 of our rooms were not ready - that meant hanging around for over an hr after 3pm and long travel - room next to aircon plant ! So much for an upgrade and then wifi is for the old ages - it cost me some work time ! Completely unacceptable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well above average middle range hotel - excellent staff and restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had to wait some time before we could access our room due to some mystery maintenance issue. Front desk staff didn't seem to onow what was going on. Room smelt of cigarette smoke, luckily the aircon had a deodorise type function. Room wasn't serviced regularly despite indicating we wanted service. We noticed some food crumbled into the carpet just outside the elevators which took three days before it was vacuumed up. Fire alarm went off at 1am on our first night and then stopped after 5 minutes. No explanation given. Breakfast buffet was okay, lack of variety of fresh fruit and they ran out of clean cups and plates. Great location, but even on the upper floors you can still hear the bars down below.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lettina

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was newly refurbished, checkin was quick and easy. All staff were courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara-Lea

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The foyer had a gorgeous smell. The room was modern and spotless. Loved the idea of getting a credit voucher for not getting room cleaned daily. I will definitely stay next time in Melbourne.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely breakfast and overpriced Staff friendly and helpful Bar nice but could find toilets easily
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Rydges was perfect for a quick solo getaway in the city. The room was large and clean and the staff were incredibly friendly. The rooftop pool was lovely - perfect temp and with a great view! For the price, you really can’t beat this. I’ve stayed at a number of 5 star hotels in Melbourne and this was right up there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully refurbished property in a great location. Staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel and loved the rooftop pool area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine but there should be ice more easily available. Breakfast was totally repetitive!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jago, North adelaide

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was so comfortable, property recently renovated and everything is fresh and lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent time at Rydges. We were on the top floor and it was mostly very quiet with a great view. We did experience some humming from some equipment in the adjacent room, so next time will request a different room. But that was the only negative. Everything else was spot-on.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was okay for 1 night. Pros: Bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. Cons: Room was quite small and stuffy. Ordered Toastie snack at 10.30pm for room service and it arrived closer to 11pm. Came in a cardboard box in a brown paper bag amd they have the cheek to charge me $6 tray service charge…! No one was coming back to collect it !! Four Fire engines arrived outside of hotel around 11.30pm. My husband was coming back to hotel from a function at this same time and called to say he wasn’t allowed into the hotel. I was in the hotel room and had no knowledge of what was happening down stairs. I heard the sirens and saw the lights reflecting in the street, but there were no alarms or evacuation undertaken even though the fire doors to the lifts were closed. Buffet breakfast next day was ok. Very expensive at $45pp and then having to pay for a coffee/late on top…should be included at that price. Had to ask staff for plates as they ran out and hadn’t been replenished. Went to get some apple juice….none left…also had to ask for spoons. Buffet layout terrible. Pastry offering poor also as ran out of items and not replenished at 9.30am…when.buffet runs to 11am.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025