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Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, near Melbourne Central

Overview
Rooms
Location
Amenities
Policies

8.2/10 Very good

Property highlights

Pool

Parking available

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Air conditioning

Gym

Price available on 24/9/2023

186 Exhibition Street,, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

Main amenities

Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
24-hour fitness centre
Self parking
24-hour room service
Conference centre
9 meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Car hire on-site

For families

Children stay free
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Television
Terrace

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Rydges)

35 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment (Rydges)

60 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Rydges)

21 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Rydges)

21 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Rydges)

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite (Rydges Twin King)

43 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Apartment (Rydges)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Rydges)

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Rydges)

City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Twin Room (Rydges)

21 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

About this area

What's nearby

In Melbourne Central Business District
Princess Theatre - 3 min walk
Collins Street - 4 min walk
Bourke Street Mall - 8 min walk
Melbourne Central - 8 min walk
Queen Victoria Market - 18 min walk
Rod Laver Arena - 20 min walk
University of Melbourne - 21 min walk
SEA LIFE Melbourne - 23 min walk
Melbourne Cricket Ground - 23 min walk
Aami Park - 25 min walk

Getting around

Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 22 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 27 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 49 min drive
Flinders Street Station - 14 min walk
Showgrounds Station - 18 min drive
Spencer Street Station - 21 min walk
Parliament Station - 4 min walk
Melbourne Central Station - 11 min walk
Flagstaff Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

Paramount Food Court - 1 min walk
Me Dee Thai Restaurant - 2 min walk
The Elephant & Wheelbarrow - 1 min walk
Secret Kitchen - 1 min walk
Pellegrini's Espresso Bar - 1 min walk

About this property

Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Collins Street and Melbourne Central. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Bossley, which serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness centre and a terrace are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Public transportation is only a short walk: Parliament Station is 4 minutes and Melbourne Central Station is 11 minutes.

Languages

Croatian, Portuguese

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property

Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Hand sanitiser provided

This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

370 rooms
Arranged over 22 floors

Arriving/Leaving

Check-in time from 3:00 PM until anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.
Guests may be subject to health screenings for COVID-19 at the property.

Required at check-in

Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

Pets not allowed

Internet

Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

Secured covered on-site self-parking (AUD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
On-site garage

Other information

Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service

Travelling with children

Children stay for free (see details)
Children's menu

What to do

Use of nearby fitness centre
Bike rentals nearby
Golfing nearby

Working away

9 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference centre (6456 square feet of space)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car hire
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1972
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
24-hour fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Reception hall

Accessibility

Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Hand-held shower heads
Portable shower seat
Height-adjustable showerheads
Grab bar near toilet
Grab bar in shower
Roll-in shower
Smooth flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

55-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

Separate sitting area

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Phone

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Bossley – This restaurant specialises in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Bossley – On-site cocktail bar. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: AUD 100 per night

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 40 to 40 for adults and AUD 20 to 20 for children
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.50 per cent

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and sofa beds

Parking

Covered self-parking costs AUD 50 per night with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global).

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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.

Also known as

Hotel Rydges Melbourne

Melbourne Hotel Rydges

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Frequently asked questions

Does Rydges Melbourne offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rydges Melbourne does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Melbourne?

As of 23 Sept 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Melbourne on 24 Sept 2023 start from AU$199, 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.

What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Rydges Melbourne?

This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser and social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.

Is there a pool at Rydges Melbourne?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at Rydges Melbourne?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Rydges Melbourne?

Yes. Self-parking costs AUD 50 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rydges Melbourne?

You can check in from 3:00 PM - anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Rydges Melbourne?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Rydges Melbourne and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near Rydges Melbourne?

Yes, Bossley offers al fresco dining and Modern European cuisine.

What's the area around Rydges Melbourne like?

Rydges Melbourne is in Melbourne Central Business District, a short 4-minute walk from Parliament Station and 8 minutes' walk from Melbourne Central.

8.2

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Cleanliness

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Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

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7.8/10

Eco-friendliness