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Rydges Melbourne

4.5 star property
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

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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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rydges Deluxe King Room | City view

Rydges Deluxe King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Washer/dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 377 sq ft
  • 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
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
  • 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
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 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
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rydges Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Rydges King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Rydges Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Rydges Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Rydges Accessible King

  • Sleeps 2

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Rydges Deluxe Corner King

  • Sleeps 2

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Rydges Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Rydges Corner King

  • Sleeps 2

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Rydges Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Rydges Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Rydges Twin King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
186 Exhibition Street,, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

What's nearby

  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Flinders Lane - 5 min walk - 0.3 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
  • ‪Secret Kitchen Chinatown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bobby McGees - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Elephant & Wheelbarrow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rydges Pool Deck - ‬1 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, a computer station, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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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 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 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Melbourne Hotel Rydges
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Frequently asked questions

Does Rydges Melbourne have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–5:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Melbourne?

As of Dec 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Melbourne on Jan 4, 2026 start from $135.61, 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

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 765 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 765 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 765 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 765 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 765 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

emma

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

Michelle

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

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and a very comfortable bed and pillows. Very convenient location to many food options and many shopping options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , comfortable bed, easy access to CBD, staff very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was exceptional!! And loved the pool area and Buffett breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the Rydges in Melbourne. It's location and facilities are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahlia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, wonderful rooms and staff were fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Latchiya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, receptionists were friendly. However, room service forgot to top up soap bottles.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodation, comfy beds. Amazing buffet breakfast, excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was refurbished 2 years ago and looks gorgeous . Bed extremely comfortable and rooms large. Pool - although on the smaller side for size of hotel - was heated and has most amazing view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kahla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, location, friendly staff and great rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were good value and the bed was comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always stay at Rydges when travelling for business. Excellent location, parking onsite ($60 per night), walking distance to plenty of great food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

yong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, friendly staff and convenient check in/out experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliecha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the hotel, the beds were comfortable and it was so easy to get to and park the car.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, quiet and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yi-Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff. Great location. The mattress is a bit on the soft side but it’s our personal preference. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gray

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

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The clean room and amenities did not have any interactions with staff members as check-in and check-outewere both done via phone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible service - friendly, kind and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niketh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and quality style and service. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the moment I arrived, this hotel exceeded every expectation. The check-in process was seamless, with friendly staff who made me feel genuinely welcome. The room was immaculate—spacious, beautifully decorated, and equipped with all the comforts of home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and toilet are clean. Staff is approachable and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this colourful comfy hotel and had a fantastic meal in the restaurant with lovely service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025