Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne - Award Winning Conference & Event Spaces. The venue has been recognised by the industry as Melbourne's best meeting and event space for two consecutive years and is ranked among the 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 Rydges Melbourne has been transformed into a refreshingly local destination, nestled in the heart of the city's vibrant theatre district. Offering an immersive cultural experience, the hotel is just steps away from Chinatown, exclusive Collins Street boutiques, major sporting precincts, Emporium, Melbourne Central, and the Bourke Street Mall, making it an ideal choice for visitors looking to explore the best of Melbourne. With an abundance of natural light, and overlooking Her Majesty’s Theatre and Chinatown, the Meeting Place can host up to 300 guests cocktail and 220 seated. The function room features built-in high-definition data projectors, five 160 inch screens throughout, and guests can enjoy complimentary sparkling & still water and juice in the pre-function area. The Meeting Place is fitted with electronic divider walls with the ability to create four private function rooms or any configuration of your choice; Meeting Place I, Meeting Place II, Meeting Place III and Meeting Place IV. Whether you’re hosting a gala dinner, cocktail party or delivering a presentation — the picture windows allow abundant natural light and offer a view of Melbourne’s theatre precinct and the gateway to Chinatown, the perfect Melbourne setting. Meeting Place is perfect for: Wedding venue Melbourne | Engagement party venue Melbourne | Workshop venue Melbourne | Meeting room Melbourne | Presentation venue Melbourne | Networking venue Melbourne | Conference venue Melbourne | Corporate Function venue Melbourne