Melbourne CBD

The city of Melbourne was recently voted as the most popular destination for conferences and seminars in Australia. Its appeal is due to its many and varied meeting venues within Melbourne's CBD. These Conference Hotels and Meeting Venues are ideal for small to medium businesses, government department and the corporate sector.

The city centre is approximately a half hour drive from Tullamarine Airport with conference hotels located within both the city centre and in close proximity to the airport.

Whether you are looking for a venue that overlooks Melbourne's beautiful Yarra River or within walking distance to sporting arenas or the central business district, there are many alternatives to suit your requirements. Melbourne is also well known for its sophisticated European atmosphere with its many cafes, restaurants and wine bars where you can relax and entertain clients after a busy day.

M-Power Accommodation can help you find conference and seminar venues in the city of Melbourne with the technology to allow digital Video Conferencing, data projection and internet accessibility and a full range of Audio Visual aids.

Rydges Melbourne

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  • $110
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  • 400+
  • Four & a Half Star
    • Address:
      186 Exhibition Street
      Melbourne, Victoria 3000
    • Room Rates from:
      $370 p/n
    • Maximum Capacity:
      500
    • Accommodation Rooms:
      360

Call us: +61 2 9318 2361

Rydges Melbourne - 4.5 Star Hotel and Conference Venue

We're proud to be recognised by the industry as Melbourne's best meeting and event venue for two consecutive years and to be top 10 in Australia.  

  • Top 10 in Australia & No.1 in Victoria 2025 
  • Best Meeting & Events Space in Melbourne 2025 
  • Best Meeting & Events Space in Melbourne 2024

Featuring a state-of-the-art Centre Stage function room and an expansive Bossley Rooftop overlooking Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown, the possibilities are endless. Refreshingly local in design, the modern rooms include an array of suites.

Rydges Melbourne features 370 king rooms and suites, an interactive gym, heated rooftop pool, Restaurant & Bar and Bossley Rooftop overlooking Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown.

Rydges Melbourne is one of the city’s largest conference and event venues, offering eleven flexible spaces spanning 1500sqm across two levels. Winner of best Meeting and Event Space in Melbourne awarded by Accommodation Australia at the 2024 AA Awards.

With the best-in-market sound, lighting, and music systems, Rydges Melbourne provides the ultimate event experience.

Property Features

Rydges Melbourne is one of the city's largest conference and event venues, offering eleven flexible spaces spanning 1500sqm across two levels. With the best-in market sound, lighting, and musis systems. Rydges Melbourne provide the ultimate Event experience.

The state-of-the-art Centre Stage function room and expansive Bossley Rooftop overlooking Her Majesty's Theatre and Chinatown offer endless possibilities for meetings, presentations, and other events. Refreshingly local in design, the modern rooms feature an array of rooms and suites.

• King rooms and suites

• One of Melbourne’s largest conference and event venues
• Interactive fitness studio
• Outdoor rooftop pool
• A new signature restaurant and bar
• In room dining 24/7
• Rydges refreshing local and genuine down to earth service style

 

  • Air Conditioning
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Wi-Fi
  • Onsite Parking
  • Gymnasium
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hours Room Service
  • 24-hours Reception
  • Nearby Public Transport

Packages

Rydges Melbourne has a dedicated conference facility keeping the meeting and conference rooms exclusive and isolated from other public areas. This area offers 2 large pre-function areas, a fully equipped business centre and ‘Backlot’ flexible events centre that can cater to a wide range of corporate events

This venue can also offer a wide range of catering options and audio visual aids.

Conference Delegate Full Day Package

A$110 per person - minimum spend applies

    • Chef selection of one savoury & one sweet item for morning and afternoon tea
    • DIY poke bowl station & chef selection of freshly made sushi rolls
    • Chef selection of two hot dishes & warm bread rolls
    • Chef selection of two seasonal salads
    • Seasonal fruit and sweets
    • Coffee, local tea and juice stations
    • Data projector & projection screen
    • In-built sound system
    • Lectern with fixed lectern microphone
    • Flip chart and whiteboard
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates

Room Capacities

 

Conference Room Capacities
Room Area (SQM) lengthWidth theatre classroom uShape Boardroom Cabaret naturalLight
Centre Stage (3 rooms) 495   500 152  50 54  248 YES
Meeting Place (5 rooms) 332   286 120   38  34 176 YES
Terrace Room (4 rooms) 460           35 YES 
                 
                 

Property Floor Plans

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