Rydges Melbourne
- Ballrooms, Boutique Hotel, Conference Center...
- 500 Max Attendees
- 23.4 km from Airport 15 miles from Airport
- 11 Event Rooms
- 370 Accomm. Rooms
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Description
Winner of the best Meeting and Event Space in Melbourne awarded by Accommodation Australia at the 2024 AA Awards.
Every element of the event spaces and hotel have been transformed during our 18 month renovation. Reopening in July 2023, the new Rydges Melbourne offers eleven inspired and flexible spaces spanning 1500sqm, across two levels,
Featuring the brand new,...
Winner of the best Meeting and Event Space in Melbourne awarded by Accommodation Australia at the 2024 AA Awards.
Every element of the event spaces and hotel have been transformed during our 18 month renovation. Reopening in July 2023, the new Rydges Melbourne offers eleven inspired and flexible spaces spanning 1500sqm, across two levels,
Featuring the brand new, state-of-the-art Centre Stage space, at 495 square metres with 7 metre high ceilings, it makes an ideal ballroom for gala dinners, party space for you next celebration, or plenary space for your next conference. A 7 metre x 4 metre LED screen can make a big statement providing a wow factor for your event with two 200 in projector screens allowing flexibility in the spaces configuration.
The Meeting Place has abundant natural light and can adapt to different styles of events and requirements, dividing in up to four spaces or one light filled 332 square metre space.
The possibilities are endless with the new, expansive Bossley Rooftop. One of Melbourne's largest rooftop terraces, enjoy views of the city lights in the evening, Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown. With a retractable awning, heaters plus indoor spaces, the Rooftop can be used year round.
Refreshingly local design, an Australian landscape palette and natural stone and wood have transformed the hotel, accommodation rooms and facilities. Offering different types of accommodation, suited to different needs, including suites and apartments, the hotel offers an ideal residential conference experience.
Events at Rydges Melbourne are not just a space – but the ultimate event experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we have an incredible rooftop terrace space on level two, overlooking Her Majesty's Theatre, the gateway to Chinatown with Melbourne skyline views. The space is connected to interior event rooms and is suitable for cocktail parties for up to 200 guests.
The Bossley Private Dining Room is separated from the main dining room by our glass wine cellar and heavy, velvet curtains.
The space holds up to 36 people for sit down dinners and offers views out on to Little Bourke Street and across to the stunning Her Majesty's Theatre.
Connected to this is little Bossley, with a spectacular marble installation, ideal for high-top dining for up to 12 guests, a cocktail event, afternoon tea or pre or post dinner cocktails. The marble installation features a natural wood section ideal for shaking cocktails, an abundant cheese and charcuterie board, afternoon tea or for dessert.
Go to www.bossley.com.au/private-dining/
The space holds up to 36 people for sit down dinners and offers views out on to Little Bourke Street and across to the stunning Her Majesty's Theatre.
Connected to this is little Bossley, with a spectacular marble installation, ideal for high-top dining for up to 12 guests, a cocktail event, afternoon tea or pre or post dinner cocktails. The marble installation features a natural wood section ideal for shaking cocktails, an abundant cheese and charcuterie board, afternoon tea or for dessert.
Go to www.bossley.com.au/private-dining/
Meeting Place features an abundance of natural light across the west facing facade.
Natural light is also a feature of the Terrace Rooms, each of which include double doors to the incredible outdoor terrace.
Centre Stage, the largest space, is connected by 4 double doors to its own private bar area, over looking Exhibition Street and offering natural light in this space.
Natural light is also a feature of the Terrace Rooms, each of which include double doors to the incredible outdoor terrace.
Centre Stage, the largest space, is connected by 4 double doors to its own private bar area, over looking Exhibition Street and offering natural light in this space.
Event Rooms
Event Room Layouts
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Centre Stage
495m²
5328ft²
(16.01m x 24.42m)
(53ft x 80ft)
500
162
40
248
42
300
500
-
33
Centre Stage 1
169.22m²
1821ft²
(16.01m x 10.57m)
(53ft x 35ft)
189
60
28
104
20
120
250
-
-
Centre Stage 2
222.6m²
2396ft²
(16.01m x 13.905m)
(53ft x 46ft)
204
78
30
120
20
140
250
-
-
Meeting Place
332m²
3574ft²
(10.395m x 27.505m)
(34ft x 90ft)
286
120
38
176
-
220
300
-
22
Meeting Place 1 - 3
249m²
2680ft²
(10.395m x 20.495m)
(34ft x 67ft)
216
90
30
136
-
150
200
-
-
Meeting Place 2 - 4
249m²
2680ft²
(10.395m x 20.74m)
(34ft x 68ft)
216
90
30
136
-
150
200
-
-
Meeting Place 1 and 2
166m²
1787ft²
(10.395m x 13.63m)
(34ft x 45ft)
144
60
22
88
-
100
140
-
-
Meeting Place 2 and 3
166m²
1787ft²
(10.4m x 13.73m)
(34ft x 45ft)
144
60
22
88
-
100
140
-
-
Meeting Place 3 and 4
166m²
1787ft²
(10.4m x 13.63m)
(34ft x 45ft)
144
60
22
88
-
100
140
-
-
Meeting Place 3
83m²
893ft²
(10.395m x 6.865m)
(34ft x 23ft)
84
30
20
40
16
50
80
24
-
Meeting Place 4
83m²
893ft²
(10.395m x 7.01m)
(34ft x 23ft)
84
30
20
40
16
50
80
24
-
Meeting Place 1
83m²
893ft²
(10.395m x 6.765m)
(34ft x 22ft)
84
30
20
40
16
50
80
24
-
Meeting Place 2
83m²
893ft²
(10.395m x 6.865m)
(34ft x 23ft)
84
30
20
40
16
50
80
24
-
Terrace 1
57m²
614ft²
(7.545m x 7.295m)
(25ft x 24ft)
30
15
17
21
14
21
50
-
-
Terrace 2
43m²
463ft²
(5.66m x 7.35m)
(19ft x 24ft)
28
15
13
14
10
14
40
-
-
Terrace 3
43m²
463ft²
(5.66m x 7.43m)
(19ft x 24ft)
28
15
13
14
10
14
40
-
-
Terrace 1 and 2
100m²
1076ft²
(13.2m x 7.35m)
(43ft x 24ft)
66
55
-
25
36
42
60
-
-
Terrace 2 and 3
86m²
926ft²
(13.2m x 7.35m)
(43ft x 24ft)
66
-
-
25
24
-
60
-
-
Terrace 1- 3 + Terrace Rooftop
603m²
6491ft²
(44.95m x 14.36m)
(147ft x 47ft)
-
-
-
-
-
-
250
-
-
Terrace Room
143m²
1539ft²
(5.66m x 22.075m)
(19ft x 72ft)
100
-
-
-
-
-
130
-
-
Rooftop Pool
233m²
2508ft²
-
-
-
-
-
-
60
-
-
Little Bossley
-
-
-
-
-
14
25
-
-
Bossley Private Dining & Little Bossley
44
20
13
-
20
58
60
16
-
Bossley Private Dining
60m²
646ft²
40
20
13
-
20
40
60
16
-
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Centre Stage495m² (16.01m x 24.42m)
500
162
40
248
42
300
500
-
33
Centre Stage 1169.22m² (16.01m x 10.57m)
189
60
28
104
20
120
250
-
-
Centre Stage 2222.6m² (16.01m x 13.905m)
204
78
30
120
20
140
250
-
-
Meeting Place332m² (10.395m x 27.505m)
286
120
38
176
-
220
300
-
22
Meeting Place 1 - 3249m² (10.395m x 20.495m)
216
90
30
136
-
150
200
-
-
Meeting Place 2 - 4249m² (10.395m x 20.74m)
216
90
30
136
-
150
200
-
-
Meeting Place 1 and 2166m² (10.395m x 13.63m)
144
60
22
88
-
100
140
-
-
Meeting Place 2 and 3166m² (10.4m x 13.73m)
144
60
22
88
-
100
140
-
-
Meeting Place 3 and 4166m² (10.4m x 13.63m)
144
60
22
88
-
100
140
-
-
Meeting Place 383m² (10.395m x 6.865m)
84
30
20
40
16
50
80
24
-
Meeting Place 483m² (10.395m x 7.01m)
84
30
20
40
16
50
80
24
-
Meeting Place 183m² (10.395m x 6.765m)
84
30
20
40
16
50
80
24
-
Meeting Place 283m² (10.395m x 6.865m)
84
30
20
40
16
50
80
24
-
Terrace 157m² (7.545m x 7.295m)
30
15
17
21
14
21
50
-
-
Terrace 243m² (5.66m x 7.35m)
28
15
13
14
10
14
40
-
-
Terrace 343m² (5.66m x 7.43m)
28
15
13
14
10
14
40
-
-
Terrace 1 and 2100m² (13.2m x 7.35m)
66
55
-
25
36
42
60
-
-
Terrace 2 and 386m² (13.2m x 7.35m)
66
-
-
25
24
-
60
-
-
Terrace 1- 3 + Terrace Rooftop603m² (44.95m x 14.36m)
-
-
-
-
-
-
250
-
-
Terrace Room143m² (5.66m x 22.075m)
100
-
-
-
-
-
130
-
-
Rooftop Pool233m²
-
-
-
-
-
-
60
-
-
Little Bossley
-
-
-
-
-
14
25
-
-
Bossley Private Dining & Little Bossley
44
20
13
-
20
58
60
16
-
Bossley Private Dining60m²
40
20
13
-
20
40
60
16
-
Accommodation
Rydges King Room
164 Rooms
2 Adults
From A$330.00
Rydges Twin Room
20 Rooms
2 Adults
From A$331.00
Rydges Deluxe Corner King
24 Rooms
2 Adults
From A$390.00
Rydges King Apartment
9 Rooms
2 Adults
From A$430.00
Rydges Twin King Suite
35 Rooms
4 Adults
From A$460.00
Packages
Post Conference Wrap Up Drinks
Post conference wrap. Network, debrief about the conference or simply relax after a day conferencing with two canapes and half an hour of drinks on us. Value: $1800 to $3600
Post Conference Wrap Up Drinks
A$15
per person
Breakfast - Stand Up Style
A selection of four canapes, accompanied with warm mini pastries and seasonal fruit. Coffee, tea and juice station Read more
- Client to select four canapes to be served on a food station.
- Served with warm mini pastries and seasonal fruit.
- Coffee, tea and juice station.
A$48
per person
Breakfast - Plated
Selection of 2 dishes served alternating, accompanied with warm mini pastries and seasonal fruit. Coffee, tea and juice station Read more
- Client to select two plated breakfast dishes served alternating.
- Served with warm mini pastries and seasonal fruit.
- Coffee, tea and juice station.
A$58
per person
Full Day Delegate Package
All Items Chefs Selection Arrival Tea & Coffee, Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea. Continuous Tea, Coffee, Sparkling Water & Juice throughout the day. Read more
All Items Chefs Selection
Arrival Tea & Coffee, Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea.
Continuous Tea, Coffee, Sparkling Water & Juice throughout the day.
A$110
per person
Morning Day Delegate Package
All Items Chef's Selection Arrival Tea & Coffee, Morning Tea & Lunch. Continuous Tea, Coffee, Sparkling Water & Juice throughout the day. Read more
All Items Chef's Selection
Arrival Tea & Coffee, Morning Tea & Lunch.
Continuous Tea, Coffee, Sparkling Water & Juice throughout the day.
A$95
per person
Afternoon Half Day Delegate Package
All Items Chef's Selection Arrival Tea & Coffee, Lunch & Afternoon Tea. Continuous Tea, Coffee, Sparkling Water & Juice available throughout the day. Read more
All Items Chef's Selection
Arrival Tea & Coffee, Lunch & Afternoon Tea.
Continuous Tea, Coffee, Sparkling Water & Juice available throughout the day.
A$95
per person
Two Course Lunch - 3 Hour Duration
Entrée or Dessert, Alternating Main served with Shared Sides and Tea & Coffee. Inclusive of beer, wine and soft drinks. Service for 3 hours.
A$120
per person
Three Course Lunch - 3 Hour Duration
Loaded with a little extra sparkle- A glass of bubbles on arrival, bon bons & table centrepieces. Entrée, Alternating Main served with Shared Sides, Dessert served with Tea & Coffee. Inclusive of beer, wine and soft drinks. Service for 3 hours.
A$130
per person
Three Course Lunch - 3 Hour Duration
Canapes on Arrival (Chefs Selection), Entrée, Alternating Main served with Shared Sides, Dessert served with Tea & Coffee. Inclusive of beer, wine and soft drinks. Service for 3 hours.
A$120
per person
Wedding Package
Canapes on Arrival (Chefs Selection), Entrée, Alternating Main served with a side salad of mixed leaves, olive oil & balsamic, Dessert, Cutting of Wedding Cake and served on platters with Tea & Coffee. Complimentary Menu Tasting for 2 guests.
A$177
per person
Sunday Wedding Package
Canapes on Arrival (Chefs Selection), Entrée, Alternating Main served with a side salad of mixed leaves, olive oil & balsamic, Dessert, Cutting of Wedding Cake and served on platters with Tea & Coffee. Complimentary Menu Tasting for 2 guests.
A$167
per person
Winter Wedding Package
Canapes on Arrival (Chefs Selection), Alternating Entrée, Alternating Main served with a side salad of mixed leaves, olive oil & balsamic, Dessert, Cutting of Wedding Cake and served on platters with Tea & Coffee. Beverage Upgrade to Package II.
A$162
per person
Wedding Feasting Package
Canapes on Arrival (Chefs Selection), two shared entrée, two shared main served with two shared sides, shared dessert, Cutting of Wedding Cake and served on platters with Tea & Coffee. Complimentary Menu Tasting for 2 guests.
A$197
per person
Wedding Cocktail Package
Inclusive of twelve canapés, three substantial canapés and one dessert canapé per person. Cutting of Wedding Cake served roaming.
A$162
per person
Breakfast - Stand Up Style
A selection of four canapes, accompanied with warm mini pastries and seasonal fruit. Coffee, tea and juice station Read more
- Client to select four canapes to be served on a food station.
- Served with warm mini pastries and seasonal fruit.
- Coffee, tea and juice station.
A$48
per person
Breakfast - Plated
Selection of 2 dishes served alternating, accompanied with warm mini pastries and seasonal fruit. Coffee, tea and juice station Read more
- Client to select two plated breakfast dishes served alternating.
- Served with warm mini pastries and seasonal fruit.
- Coffee, tea and juice station.
A$58
per person
Full Day Delegate Package
All Items Chefs Selection Arrival Tea & Coffee, Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea. Continuous Tea, Coffee, Sparkling Water & Juice throughout the day. Read more
All Items Chefs Selection
Arrival Tea & Coffee, Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea.
Continuous Tea, Coffee, Sparkling Water & Juice throughout the day.
A$110
per person
Morning Day Delegate Package
All Items Chef's Selection Arrival Tea & Coffee, Morning Tea & Lunch. Continuous Tea, Coffee, Sparkling Water & Juice throughout the day. Read more
All Items Chef's Selection
Arrival Tea & Coffee, Morning Tea & Lunch.
Continuous Tea, Coffee, Sparkling Water & Juice throughout the day.
A$95
per person
Afternoon Half Day Delegate Package
All Items Chef's Selection Arrival Tea & Coffee, Lunch & Afternoon Tea. Continuous Tea, Coffee, Sparkling Water & Juice available throughout the day. Read more
All Items Chef's Selection
Arrival Tea & Coffee, Lunch & Afternoon Tea.
Continuous Tea, Coffee, Sparkling Water & Juice available throughout the day.
A$95
per person
Two Course Lunch - 3 Hour Duration
Entrée or Dessert, Alternating Main served with Shared Sides and Tea & Coffee. Inclusive of beer, wine and soft drinks. Service for 3 hours.
A$120
per person
Three Course Lunch - 3 Hour Duration
Loaded with a little extra sparkle- A glass of bubbles on arrival, bon bons & table centrepieces. Entrée, Alternating Main served with Shared Sides, Dessert served with Tea & Coffee. Inclusive of beer, wine and soft drinks. Service for 3 hours.
A$130
per person
Three Course Lunch - 3 Hour Duration
Canapes on Arrival (Chefs Selection), Entrée, Alternating Main served with Shared Sides, Dessert served with Tea & Coffee. Inclusive of beer, wine and soft drinks. Service for 3 hours.
A$120
per person
Wedding Package
Canapes on Arrival (Chefs Selection), Entrée, Alternating Main served with a side salad of mixed leaves, olive oil & balsamic, Dessert, Cutting of Wedding Cake and served on platters with Tea & Coffee. Complimentary Menu Tasting for 2 guests.
A$177
per person
Sunday Wedding Package
Canapes on Arrival (Chefs Selection), Entrée, Alternating Main served with a side salad of mixed leaves, olive oil & balsamic, Dessert, Cutting of Wedding Cake and served on platters with Tea & Coffee. Complimentary Menu Tasting for 2 guests.
A$167
per person
Winter Wedding Package
Canapes on Arrival (Chefs Selection), Alternating Entrée, Alternating Main served with a side salad of mixed leaves, olive oil & balsamic, Dessert, Cutting of Wedding Cake and served on platters with Tea & Coffee. Beverage Upgrade to Package II.
A$162
per person
Wedding Feasting Package
Canapes on Arrival (Chefs Selection), two shared entrée, two shared main served with two shared sides, shared dessert, Cutting of Wedding Cake and served on platters with Tea & Coffee. Complimentary Menu Tasting for 2 guests.
A$197
per person
Wedding Cocktail Package
Inclusive of twelve canapés, three substantial canapés and one dessert canapé per person. Cutting of Wedding Cake served roaming.
A$162
per person
