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Experience the new Rydges Melbourne. Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, with the vibrant theatre district, iconic Melbourne dining, Chinatown, and boutique shopping at its doorstep including Collins Street, Bourke Street Mall, Emporium and Melbourne Central. More on every level and refreshingly local in design, the newly refurbished Rydges Melbourne boasts 370 king rooms, suites, and apartments and a seamless check-in experience. The perfect destination for business or leisure, Rydges Melbourne is home to signature restaurant Bossley Bar & Restaurant, 24/7 in-room dining, on-site parking, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, eleven meeting & event spaces, a new Rooftop terrace, an outdoor heated rooftop pool, interactive fitness studio and communal working spaces in the lobby. Heading to the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Park, or AAIME Park? Rydges Melbourne is a short walk away from Melbourne's sporting precinct too.
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186 Exhibition St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia
Rydges Melbourne
429 reviews
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Rydges Melbourne delights guests with its inviting atmosphere and stylish accommodations, earning accolades for its pristine cleanliness and modern amenities, including a rooftop pool. The hotel's central location is a hit among travelers, offering easy access to local attractions and public transport.
Guests commend the professional service and comfortable beds, although some note the rooms can be a tad noisy and snug. Opinions on value vary, with praise for the rooms' quality balanced by concerns over the cost of additional services.
Location
Central
Atmosphere
Inviting
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Comfortable
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Mixed
Cleanliness
Immaculate
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Attentive
Amenities
Well-appointed
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First time staying at the Rydges Melbourne and was completely blown away. It's in a central location and walking distance to many great restaurants, shops and attractions.
The room was well designed and made the most of the space. The bed was extremely comfortable and there was no sound issues in the room. Wifi was fast and reliable. The bathroom was modern with good lighting and strong water pressure.
The hotel breakfast was super fresh and had good variety. The pastries selection, in particular, was a highlight for my party.
I will definitely be back next time I stay in Melbourne.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Denzel O'Meagher, Other at Rydges Melbourne
Responded 22 Apr 2024
Hi brookeahoward, Your glowing review of your stay at Rydges Melbourne is sincerely appreciated. It's delightful to learn that our central location, room design, comfortable bed, and stable Wi-Fi all met your expectations. The positive remarks regarding our modern bathroom and breakfast selection, especially the pastries, are equally gratifying. It is comments such as yours that inspire us to strive for excellence. We are thrilled to read that you plan to return on your next visit to Melbourne. Looking forward to welcoming you back to Rydges Melbourne! Many Thanks, Logan Mataira Front Office Manager
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Myself and she who must be obeyed (sometimes) stayed here in October '23. It was a birthday getaway present for me, and included a show (Moulin Rouge), a couple of special dinner treats, sight seeing and lots of walking. Even the cold weather didn't dampen our spirits! Not being familiar with Melbourne at all, we were lucky enough to touch base with Ebony (Guest Experience Specialist) at Rydges, who is a star among stars and helped us out. Her great ideas, hints and going out of her way to book things for us made our stay feel like we were more than Plain Hotel Guests. The little welcome pack was the start of a funtasic few days, and the suggestion for dinner at Pinchy's was AAA+. (Thank you Ebony!!!!) The rooms were clean and fresh, the bed as comfy as you could wish for, and we both wanted to bring the pillows home :) The room was a tad smaller than expected, but in no way made us feel cramped... the added seating was a definite bonus! The rooms are also nice and quiet - no hallway noise to disturb your sleep (that was worth 10 points alone!)
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Sit back, relax and enjoy! Ask for hints and help if you are not sure what you want. :)
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Response from Denzel O'Meagher, Other at Rydges Melbourne
Responded 18 Dec 2023
Hi MarkH, It’s wonderful to hear that your birthday getaway was a memorable one. Your kind words for Ebony, our Guest Experience Specialist, mean a lot to us. It's our goal to provide a memorable experience for all our guests, and it's awesome to know that Ebony's efforts were significant in your stay. The fact that you found our rooms to be clean, fresh, and quiet is pleasing to hear. We also understand how important a good night's sleep can be, especially when on a getaway. We're glad that you enjoyed the overall experience, and your feedback is greatly encouraging. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Kindest Regards, Logan Mataira
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Excellent location right in the middle of Melbourne Easy check in and check out, Comfortable rooms with big beds and nice bathrooms.
Customer service was excellent both with check in and check out and were happy to help with car parking and any other issues I had. Car parking is close by in secure location and was reasonably priced if you need car
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Parking is close by and reasonably priced ($20) but if you don’t need your car in the city would...
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Response from Denzel O'Meagher, Other at Rydges Melbourne
Responded 6 Aug 2023
Hi there, Thank You for leaving us this kind review! We are thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience at the new Rydges and enjoyed our new facilities and lovely staff. We cannot wait to welcome you back soon! Kind Regards, Ishira Rambukwella Night Manager
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The room was acceptable but not great. Cleanliness was present but two people in a room so please explain why we were only given one face towel and one face washer towelette. I thought it very embarrassing that your establishment was trying to sell off its containers of body wash, shampoo and conditioner. What a joke. I have been lucky enough (may I add through hard work) to have travelled to many parts of the world and never seen this so to see it in my own Melbourne city was pathetic. Now to the breakfast. What a disgusting offer of miserable food coupled with discrimination of the highest order. As a not so strict Muslim (so no great emphasis on halal), I was totally shocked to see that the only protein on offer for a person who does not eat egg was bacon, pork sausages and some form of miserable pork cold cut. Absolutely disgusting and so discriminatory. I was forced to eat tomato and mushroom on poor quality bread. Ordinarily okay but when you pay a premium price for breakfast you expect a little better. When I raised this matter with the Manager she had no idea how to respond and ended up provided some illegible dribble. When I approached the kitchen and advised of the limited food options I was greeted with a very rude grunt and ignored. When I requested some form of response I was once again ignored. However, most fascinatingly, when I politely requested would there be some cheese that we could be offered to accompany our toast I was told that my request was too difficult only then within minutes to be totally shocked to observe the same person handling a whole tray of croissants filled with ham and cheese. Absolutely pathetic service and care or understanding of different religions or even eating restrictions. Then there was the poor labelling of food and cross contamination of utensils. An absolutely pathetic and poor experience of the breakfast. I would not recommend your breakfast to anyone. My only recommendation would be to keep as far away as possible from having to consume or deal with it. I also found it interesting that the staff were so focussed on selling coffees that you had to separately pay for. So, an exorbitantly priced breakfast with an exclusion of coffee.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Denzel O'Meagher, Other at Rydges Melbourne
Responded 18 Dec 2023
Hello there, Your feedback is of utmost importance to us, and we regret to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. We understand the importance of having a variety of breakfast options to cater to the diverse dietary needs of our guests. We also acknowledge the importance of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and service. Your comments regarding the room amenities and the breakfast offerings will certainly help us to reflect on how we can improve our services. We are dedicated to ensuring a welcoming and respectful environment for all our guests, regardless of their dietary preferences or religious beliefs. We also understand that the interactions with our staff did not meet your expectations. Providing excellent customer service is a key part of our philosophy, and we regret that we did not demonstrate this during your stay. Once again, thank you for your feedback. We hope that despite these issues, you would consider giving us another chance to look after you better in the future. Many Thanks, Logan Mataira
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Stayed in the hotel for 5 days for our first wedding anniversary celebration. Although the staff were friendly and the room and location were good, our room was not cleaned the entire duration of our stay despite requesting for the room to be cleaned/serviced multiple times which was absolutely unacceptable. No appropriate action was taken by staff despite advising that this has happened once. This aspect definitely needs investigating to prevent further dissatisfied guests.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:There tends to be a very long wait for elevators to arrive, at any time of the day.
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Response from Denzel O'Meagher, Other at Rydges Melbourne
Responded 24 Aug 2023
Hi Jasmine, Thank you for choosing to stay with us for such a magical celebration, we really appreciate your feedback and will do our best to ensure that this does not happen again, we are all about being better than we were yesterday, so this is something we take seriously. We hope to see you again and make it up to you. Kindest Regards, Logan Mataira Duty Manager
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Are we still in Melbourne? Prosecco on arrival and a top pool deck that looks like something out of a travel magazine from the Amalfi Coast. This place is all luxury for an affordable price. The staff are amazing and helpful. The hotel is fresh and in a central CBD location close to everything to enjoy what's on offer in the Melbourne nightlife scene. The rooms are relaxing and set up for a good night's sleep the bed in the room was so comfortable. The view from the room has a New York feel and the refurbished hotel has a relaxed feeling. The breakfast was on point the omelettes and fresh pastries were a highlight. A great Melbourne hotel experience in the heart of the city.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Great city Views.
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Response from Denzel O'Meagher, Other at Rydges Melbourne
Responded 11 Sept 2023
Hi there, Thank You for choosing to stay at the new Rydges Melbourne and leaving us an awesome review wowww! We love to hear such feedback and we are absolutely thrilled to hear you had a fantastic stay with us and yes you are indeed still in Melbourne. ;) We hope to welcome you back soon! Kind Regards, Ishira Rambukwella Night Manager
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From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with genuine smiles and a warm welcome into an absolutely beautifully finished and styled foyer. The fitout in this Hotel is of the highest quality and styled to perfection. We spent the weekend here and commented on how buzzing the atmosphere was, whilst seeming totally under control. Staff were so attentive, even approaching us to ensure we didn’t need anything. Even the chefs at breakfast had big smiles whilst creating one of the most impressive buffet breakfasts we have seen from our travels all around the world. Unlike some buffets, it had just the right number of selections with everything done to a very high standard. The maple roasted bacon sliced to order and the perfectly cooked scrambled eggs were a highlight. On top of that, the coffee made by their barista was as good as even the best Melbourne coffee spots. The Hotel rooms were so generously sized and once again fitted out perfectly, with gentle curves and warm touches throughout. Beds couldn’t have been more comfortable and we didn’t hear a sound from adjoining rooms. We didn’t get a chance to make it up to the rooftop pool but we were told by our friends, it was incredible too. The check in and checkout process is streamlined allowing self access via a seperate station, avoiding the usual standing around at the front desk waiting to check in or out, we still see in most other hotels. Honestly walked out this morning, blown away by the whole experience and just signed up for their loyalty program.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Our car was just over 2 m high, so the staff gave us a code to use a different carpark 100m away...
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Response from Denzel O'Meagher, Other at Rydges Melbourne
Responded 12 June 2024
Hi Romeo L, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience during your stay. It's fantastic to know that you appreciated the warm welcome, high-quality fit-out, and attentive staff throughout your visit. We're delighted that you enjoyed our buffet breakfast and found the room comfortable and well-designed. Your kind words about our streamlined check-in process and rooftop pool mean a lot to us. We truly value your loyalty and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. If there is anything else we can do to enhance your next stay, please don't hesitate to let us know. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us, Logan Mataira Front Office Manager
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We only checked in a few hours ago but could not wait to write a review. We dropped our bags off early (12pm) as check in is at 2, we were put on a list in case the room freed up earlier which was nice. We returned at 2pm and checked in (we did this via digital check in online) The conceirge assisted us with room keys (all through dyi kiosk) then offered us a glass of Prosecco (complimentary) We picked up our bags and headed up to floor 12 We booked a corner room, views of Melbourne CBD Of all the places we have stayed, this blew our socks off. As Rydges standards are generally lower than QT - this newly renovated hotel was more beautiful than any QT we've stayed at (sister hotel) The room is spacious and very clean, the amenities abundant and features incredibly modern. Separate toilet to showering room and the mini bar was plentiful After arriving to our room we received a phone call. Moments later Ebony arrived with goodies for our anniversary. I cannot state how wonderful it is to have the staff recognise an important event when holidaying. Ebony was amazing and lovely and honestly made us feel so welcome (give this lady a raise!) Her hand written note goes above anything we have received anywhere else.
Just a note on the pool, it is rooftop and stairs are required to get there!
Rydges Melbourne, you have outdone yourselves xx
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Denzel O'Meagher, Other at Rydges Melbourne
Responded 2 Oct 2023
Hi there, Thank You for choosing to stay with us and leaving us this awesome review wowwww....! It is wonderful to hear of your experience with us and we love that you enjoyed all our brand-new facilities including our new self-check-in kiosks. As always, we appreciate your feedback as we continuously look for ways to improve the guest experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind Regards, Ishira Rambukwella Night Manager
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This beautifully refurbed hotel looks and feels amazing, filled with a young team who are the friendliest, happiest, warmest bunch of humans I’ve met in a long time. Absolutely LOVED everything about my stay - people, location, value, communication, divinely comfortable beds, beautiful crisp linen, lush bathrooms and a “can do” approach delivered with a smile every time. 5 x 5 stars - can’t wait to come back again !
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Denzel O'Meagher, Other at Rydges Melbourne
Responded 18 Dec 2023
Hi Jody, Your glowing review truly brightens our day! It's heartening to hear that our refurbished hotel, coupled with our friendly team, managed to create such a wonderful experience for you. We're thrilled that you found our location convenient, our communication effective, and our accommodations comfortable. The team always strives to deliver a 'can do' approach, and it's encouraging to know their efforts were appreciated. Your generous 5-star rating is greatly appreciated. We eagerly look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful stay! Best Wishes, Logan Mataira
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Omg! What a beautiful property and a great team running it. Kieran on reception was a sweetheart, just lovely customer service and a very can do attitude. My room wasn’t ready at 3.45, he expediated the whole process and gave me complimentary drink vouchers to say sorry. My family met me in the bar downstairs, we really loved it. I slept amazingly and had a beautiful little room, very quiet. Buffet breakfast was delicious and a great atmosphere. I did feel for $35, my barrister coffee could have been complimentary, but was charged $5 extra
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Do the $50 overnight parking, very easy. Do the $35 buffet breakfast, just divine. Do ask for a...
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Response from Denzel O'Meagher, Other at Rydges Melbourne
Responded 13 Nov 2023
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at our hotel. We'll pass on your compliments to Kieran for his exceptional customer service. We apologize for the delay in your room readiness, but we're glad that Kieran expedited the process and made it up to you with complimentary drink vouchers. We're delighted that you and your family enjoyed the bar and that you had a comfortable stay in your quiet room. It's great to know that you loved our buffet breakfast and the atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, Suzanne
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Dear Karan,
While we do not offer our own transfer service, there are plenty of options listed by other travelers that we also recommend. We also have 24/7 front desk service available so we will see you some time shortly after midnight. Safe travels and see you soon.
Warm regards,
Ryan Crocker
Rydges Melbourne
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PRICE RANGE
AU$217 - AU$335 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
rydges hotel melbourne, melbourne rydges hotel
LOCATION
AustraliaVictoriaMelbourneCentral Business District / Chinatown
NUMBER OF ROOMS
370
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