Meeting Place at Rydges Melbourne

Hotel · Private space

  10 reviews  – 
186 Exhibition Street, Victoria, Melbourne, 3000
Parliament Station (300 m)

About this space

With an abundance of natural light, and overlooking Her Majesty’s Theatre, the Meeting Place can host up to 300 guests cocktail and 240 seated. Fitted with divider walls with the ability to create four private function rooms or any configuration of your choice. ​

Whether you're hosting a gala dinner, cocktail party or delivering a presentation — the picturesque windows allow abundant natural light and offer a view of Melbourne’s theatre precinct and the gateway to Chinatown, the perfect Melbourne setting. ​

5 x 160 inch built-in HD LED projector screen ​

Built-in surround sound ​

Complimentary sparkling, still water and juice in pre-function foyer​

Divider walls to create four separate venues ​

Complimentary Wi-Fi​

Bespoke catering options


Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
Per evening
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Per day
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $100 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
Per evening
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Per day
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $100 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
Per evening
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Per day
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $100 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
Per evening
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Per day
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $100 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
Per evening
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Per day
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $100 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
Per evening
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Per day
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $100 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
Per evening
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Per day
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $100 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 300
Dining
up to 240
Theatre
up to 295
Cabaret
up to 192
Classroom
up to 88

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accommodation available
Paid parking is available on-site (107 spaces)
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(10 reviews and ratings - )

JH
Jorja H.
July 2021
Excellent communication
5.0

Rydges Melbourne re-opened in 2023, completely transformed by a complete renovation of the 370 hotel rooms and more than 1500sqm of flexible event spaces.

Winner of "Best Meeting and Events Space" 2024 in Melbourne - Accommodation Australia Awards for Excellence, your guests or delegates can stay at the hotel and enjoy the brand new facilities, including room and suite accommodation, restaurant and bar, 24/7 fitness studio and heated roof top swimming pool.

Conference and event spaces include Centre Stage, suitable for up to 500 guests, with its statement 7 x 4 metre LED screen, its own private pre-function bar and 7 metre high soaring ceilings, The Meeting Place with its picture windows and abundant natural light and the expansive Terrace level with indoor and outdoor event and meeting spaces.

Hold your event in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, surrounded by iconic dining and theatres and let our passionate event team help create a memorable event.


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