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Rydges Melbourne Hotel

4.5 of 5
186 Exhibition St., Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia (Melbourne CBD)
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Rydges Melbourne Hotel
Ranked #69 of 195 hotels in Melbourne
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW via mobile

My first experience of Rydges Exhibition Street was a positive experience! Lovely room, fabulous breakfast, wonderfully comfortable bed and very friendly staff!!! Only 2 suggestions for improvement... 1. Please address very noisy air conditioning 2. 1 staff member on front desk at 9am is inadequate ( although another staff member eventually appeared)

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Tauranga, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Stayed at this hotel for a quick shopping trip as we wanted a little bit of luxury, unfortunitately we didnt find this. Poor customer service. Wasted half a day waiting for our luggage to arrive, only to find out it was delivered and signed for early morning and bags were sitting in lobby waiting to be brought up to our... More

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MelbManager, General Manager at Rydges Melbourne Hotel, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Apologies for the way we handled this situation, certainly something that I will be taking up with the team. Great to hear though that you enjoyed our Rydges Dream beds and the super location we have in Melbourne CBD. Regards Troy Cuthbertson / General Manager More

Indianapolis, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

The room I had on the 15th floor was adequate for me as a place to stay while visiting Melbourne as a tourist. The room and bathroom were clean, and reasonably sized. The bathroom size was fine for an average size person, although the position of the toilet in relation to the open door can seem awkward. The in room... More

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MelbManager, General Manager at Rydges Melbourne Hotel, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Thanks for the detailed review of your Melbourne experience, sounds like we more than met all your needs. Regards Troy Cuthbertson / General Manager More

Mackay, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We stayed @ the Rydges Melbourne over a course of 4 nights. My husband had a conference there so I had done a bit of research on this establishment before our arrival. My husband had stayed @ Rydges last time for another conference and told me not to expect too much. So upon our arrival they offered us an upgrade... More

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MelbManager, General Manager at Rydges Melbourne Hotel, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Thanks for taking the time to review our hotel Roz. Sounds like you had a great time while hubby was conferencing. Melbourne is a city you can easily get lost in for a few days regardless of your activities. Regards Troy Cuthbertson / General Manager More

Perth, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Check in made a request for daily paper never showed, No Gym closed also Pool could have said so upon bookoing, No onsite shop as stated in compendium breakfast coffee is lousy buy a decent cup separate to breaky Rooms bathroom very dated rooms not cleaned properly. Bar staff & Breakfast crew very helpful at the end of the day... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Great Melbourne Location. In the heart of the Theatre District, this Hotel offers a great starting point to explore Melbourne. The breakfast was especially good. Word of warining the Bathrooms in the standard rooms are very small, clean and adequate.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We had a great view from the 22 floor with a glimpse of the Yarra River and South Wharf. The room was lovely and comfortable - very modern, clean and a reasonable size. As other reviewers have mentioned, the bathroom was extremely tiny (awkward closing door to sit on toilet!!!) and a bit tired. Check in was efficient and friendly,... More

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MelbManager, General Manager at Rydges Melbourne Hotel, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Thanks for sharing your experience, its great to have such a central location like ours that is close to everything but still be able to get up high and take in the city views. Regards Troy Cuthbertson / General Manager More

Brisbane, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Like many hotels in Brisbane, Rydges has the feeling of being once posh and new, now declining into a comfortable, charming spot in the heart of the city. Our room was on the top floor which meant lots of runs up to the pool in my cossies. Loved the option to use the nearby gym for free, which I took... More

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MelbManager, General Manager at Rydges Melbourne Hotel, responded to this review
23 May 2013

It certainly is a great view from the rooftop pool, sounds like you made the most of it Jenna. Breakfast at the hotel sure is one of the many highlites and I'd go as far to say it's right up there as one of the best in Melbourne. Not to be missed when staying at the hotel. Thanks for the... More

Adelaide, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We stayed in Rydges Exhibition Street to do our Christmas shopping. We were asked ( on checking out) by the receptionist Michelle to write a good review as the hotel was facing a decline in patrons. Having done this favour to the Rydges we were surprised to find that wanting to rebook for an April visit they had removed the... More

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MelbManager, General Manager at Rydges Melbourne Hotel, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Thanks for the feedback on your Priority Guest Rewards ponits. The T&C's of the program state that points expire after 18 months with no stay activity and at 36 months with points earning stay activity. If that is not the case in this situation please contact the PGR service line or email to address and fix the issue. Again thanks... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

We were booked into this hotel for six nights in April. We booked some months in advance. On arrival we enquired about an upgrade and were offered a King Spa room for $50 per night which we accepted. The room was excellent - very spacious and comfortable. The staff especially Bonnie were terrific. They could not have been more helpful.... More

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MelbManager, General Manager at Rydges Melbourne Hotel, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Great choice Tricky on the suite with small upgrade fee. The 70 suites we have in the hotel have only just finished being refurbished. They are a great option if you are in Melbourne for as many nights as yourself and are looking for a little extra space. I have also just fired off an email to our Foxtel account... More

 
 
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Additional Information about Rydges Melbourne Hotel

Also Known As:
Rydges Hotel Melbourne
Melbourne Rydges Hotel
Address: 186 Exhibition St., Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Region: Australia > Victoria > Melbourne > Melbourne CBD
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#50 Business Hotels in Melbourne
#59 Family Hotels in Melbourne
#60 Luxury Hotels in Melbourne
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Rydges Melbourne is conveniently located in Melbourne's CBD, in the heart of the Theatre precinct on Exhibition street. With over 290 guest rooms and 70 suites. Rydges Melbourne is home to Locanda Italian Steakhouse Restaurant and Bar, featuring the best steaks from nearby Yarra Valley, an good variety of pastas and other mouthwatering options. Located in close proximity to Bourke Street Mall shopping, a block away from the Paris End of Collins Street boutiques and in walking distance to Rod Laver Arena and the MCG, Rydges Melbourne is a great choice if you are wanting everything at your doorstep. ... more   less 
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