Rydges Melbourne

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#15 of 326 Workshop venues in Melbourne
  10 reviews  â€“ 
186 Exhibition Street, Victoria, Melbourne, 3000 –
Parliament Station (300 m)
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Spaces for hire at Rydges Melbourne

Centre Stage
Hotel
·
Private space
490 seats
500 standing
Whether you’re planning a conference, cocktail party, gala dinner or your wedding – the expansive Centre Stage is the largest event space at Rydges Melbourne hotel, in the Melbourne CBD's theatre district. Soaring 7 metre high vaulted ceilings 495sqm pillar-less function room​ Private pre-function bar ​ 7m x 4m built-in HD LED screen 2 x 200...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $15000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Meeting Place
Hotel
·
Private space
295 seats
300 standing
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 — ...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $90 per person
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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The Terrace
Terrace
·
Private space
56 seats
130 standing
For the ultimate rooftop experience in Melbourne, your search ends here. Overlooking Her Majesty's Theatre and the city skyline, this venue combines the Terrace Rooms and the Rooftop Terrace. It offers an expansive indoor-outdoor space accommodating up to 360 guests for cocktail-style events, complete with awning and heating for cooler Melbourne ev...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $90 per person
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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1/2 Meeting Place
Meeting Room
·
Private space
168 seats
140 standing
Whether you're organizing a gala dinner, cocktail party, or giving a presentation, the charming windows provide ample natural light and a scenic view of Melbourne’s theater district and the entrance to Chinatown, creating the ideal setting for any event in Melbourne. Amenitities: • 2x 160 inch built-in HD LED projector screen ​ • Built-in surround...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $90 per person
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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1/4 Meeting Place
Hotel
·
Private space
75 seats
80 standing
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. ​ 1 x 160 inch built-in HD LED projector screen ​ Built-in surround sound ​ Complimentary sparkling...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $90 per person
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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1/3 Terrace
Terrace
·
Private space
32 seats
40 standing
When you're looking for the ultimate Melbourne rooftop experience, look no further. Taking in views of Her Majesty's Theatre and the city skyline, this venue combines all Terrace Rooms and the adjoining Rooftop Terrace. The expansive indoor-outdoor venue can host 360 guests for cocktail style events, with an awning and heating for those brisk Melb...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $100 per person
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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2/3 Terrace
Terrace
·
Private space
42 seats
60 standing
When you're looking for the ultimate Melbourne rooftop experience, look no further. Taking in views of Her Majesty's Theatre and the city skyline, this venue combines all Terrace Rooms and the adjoining Rooftop Terrace. The expansive indoor-outdoor venue can host 360 guests for cocktail style events, with an awning and heating for those brisk Melb...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $100 per person
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Terrace + Rooftop Terrace
Terrace
·
Private space
200 standing
When you're looking for the ultimate Melbourne rooftop experience, look no further. Taking in views of Her Majesty's Theatre and the city skyline, this venue combines all Terrace Rooms and the adjoining Rooftop Terrace. The expansive indoor-outdoor venue can host 360 guests for cocktail style events, with an awning and heating for those brisk Melb...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $100 per person
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Rooftop Pool
Rooftop
·
Private space
60 standing
A playful and glamour celebration of our proud 1970'2 heritage, come up to level 23 and get poolside. This rooftop pool can be transformed into your own private event space, with sweeping Melbourne city views. Our luxurious cocktail bar is fully stocked and ready for your upcoming celebration, complete with nearby chef stations. You can invite up ...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from $165 per person
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Explore other spaces in the area

186 Exhibition Street, Victoria, Melbourne, 3000
Parliament Station (300 m)
Public transportation
Parking
Hotels
Public transportation
  • Bus Victoria St/Rathdowne St 500 m
  • Bus Trades Hall/Lygon St 600 m
  • Bus Queensberry St/Lygon St 750 m
  • Train Parliament 250 m
  • Train Melbourne Central 700 m
  • Taxi Melbourne Airport Maxi Cab 650 m
  • Taxi Book Maxi Van 750 m
Parking
  • Parking Secure Parking - Rydges Melbourne Car Park - 186 Exhibition St, Melbourne 50 m
  • Parking 59 Lonsdale Street Car Park - 59 Lonsdale St, Melbourne 100 m
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  • Rydges Melbourne 50 m
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  • Punthill Apartment Hotels | Little Bourke 100 m
  • Coppin Apartments 150 m

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Centre Stage
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
The Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$125 per person
1/2 Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
1/4 Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$95 per person
1/3 Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$125 per person
2/3 Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$125 per person
Terrace + Rooftop Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$110 per person
Rooftop Pool
12:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $165 per person
Monday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Centre Stage
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $15000 min. spend
Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
The Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$125 per person
1/2 Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
1/4 Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$95 per person
1/3 Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$125 per person
2/3 Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$125 per person
Terrace + Rooftop Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$110 per person
Rooftop Pool
12:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $165 per person
Tuesday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Centre Stage
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
The Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$125 per person
1/2 Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
1/4 Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$95 per person
1/3 Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$125 per person
2/3 Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$125 per person
Terrace + Rooftop Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$110 per person
Rooftop Pool
12:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $165 per person
Wednesday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Centre Stage
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
The Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$125 per person
1/2 Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
1/4 Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$95 per person
1/3 Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$125 per person
2/3 Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$125 per person
Terrace + Rooftop Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$110 per person
Rooftop Pool
12:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $165 per person
Thursday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Centre Stage
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
The Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$125 per person
1/2 Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
1/4 Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$95 per person
1/3 Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$125 per person
2/3 Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$125 per person
Terrace + Rooftop Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$110 per person
Rooftop Pool
12:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $165 per person
Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Centre Stage
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $20000 min. spend
Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
The Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$125 per person
1/2 Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
1/4 Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$95 per person
1/3 Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$125 per person
2/3 Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$125 per person
Terrace + Rooftop Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$110 per person
Rooftop Pool
12:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $165 per person
Saturday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90 per person
Centre Stage
8:30 am – 12:00 am
from $15000–$20000 min. spend
Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
The Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$125 per person
1/2 Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$100 per person
1/4 Meeting Place
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $90–$95 per person
1/3 Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$125 per person
2/3 Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$125 per person
Terrace + Rooftop Terrace
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100–$110 per person
Rooftop Pool
12:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $165 per person
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Facilities and catering options

Up to 500
standing
Up to 490
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Accommodation available
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

1 recent guest highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.9
TW
Trent W.
October 2024
Excellent communication
Very easy to communicate with.
5.0
DP
Deepain P.
October 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
CW
CHERITH W.
September 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
SB
Stephanie B.
March 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

About Rydges Melbourne

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.

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Rydges Melbourne, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Paid parking is available on-site: 107 spaces

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Rydges Melbourne:

  • Centre Stage hosting 100 guests: $4232.56
  • 1/4 Meeting Place hosting 10 guests: $727.28
  • 1/3 Terrace hosting 15 guests: $1800

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Rydges Melbourne is located at 186 Exhibition Street, Victoria, in the Melbourne. The nearest metro station is Parliament Station.