186 Exhibition St · Theatre District
Rydges
Melbourne
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Welcome
A refreshingly local stay in the heart of the theatre district.
Rydges Melbourne sits on Exhibition Street with Chinatown at the door and Her Majesty's, the Comedy, Princess, Athenaeum and Regent theatres all moments away. Collins Street boutiques, Emporium, Melbourne Central and the Bourke Street Mall are a short walk. Named Business Hotel of the Year at the HM Awards 2025.
Rooms & Suites
Suites on the lower levels. Rooms climb to level 22.
Tap a room to find it on the building.
Ground floor
Bossley Bar & Restaurant
Classic techniques, top produce from around Victoria and a grill menu for big appetites, led by Executive Head Chef Paul Griffiths. Cocktails and small bites bar-side, or a drink on the outdoor terrace watching Exhibition Street go by. In the words of Bossley herself: never, ever skip dessert.
- Dinner
- Tue to Sat from 5.30 pm
- Bar
- Mon to Wed from 4 pm · Thu to Sun from 12 pm
- Breakfast
- Daily at Bossley
- Bookings
- +61 3 9635 1230
Level 2
Bossley Rooftop
460 sqm of open terrace with planter boxes, lighting and a full-length awning, with Her Majesty's Theatre and Chinatown as the view. Up to 350 guests for a cocktail party, with the glass-walled Terrace Rooms right beside it.
Venues & Events
Eleven spaces. Up to 500 guests.
Best Meeting & Events Space of the Year 2024 and 2025 at the Victorian Accommodation Awards, and in the Cvent Top 50 Meeting Hotels in Asia Pacific.
| Space | Area | Theatre | Banquet | Cocktail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Stage | 495 m² | 500 | 300 | 500 |
| Bossley Rooftop | 460 m² | – | 80 | 350 |
| Meeting Place | 332 m² | 286 | 220 | 300 |
| Terrace Room | 143 m² | 102 | – | 130 |
| Bossley Private Dining | 60 m² | 40 | 40 | 60 |
Find us
186 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000. A 4 minute walk to Parliament Station, about 30 minutes' drive from Melbourne Airport.
Check-in
From 3 pm. Check-out by 11 am. Online check-in and self-service kiosks.
Parking
On-site parking, fees apply and subject to availability.
Stay well
24-hour interactive fitness studio, heated rooftop pool, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service.
Call
Book direct
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