186 Exhibition Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia
#11 of 205 hotels in Melbourne
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2151 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 April 2024
Katherine
AustraliaI wish the city view room was a little more scenic as the pictures make it look more appealing. The only thing that was very strange was there wasn’t any soap in the bathroom to wash your hands! Very weird.
The hotel is amazing and so fresh and new. It’s very quiet and a great position. The buffet Brekky and the pool was amazing. The online check in is so easy. The rooms are small but it didn’t matter.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Ronald
NetherlandsFantastisch Alaya from the restaurant en nikkie from breakfast they were great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Christine
AustraliaLoved everything.
Everything was modern and clean. The foyer is Devine and the bar / restaurant was great. Great location.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Sam
AustraliaVery small bathrooms - not much room to manoeuvre around
Central to everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
David
AustraliaRenovated, nice central hotel, parking is easy
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Geoffrey
New ZealandNo dislikes
Very central and good location especially if you are going to a show
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Georgina
AustraliaThe only negative would be having an outdoor pool, as this means you can’t use it all year round.
Walking distance to so many things, like cafes, restaurants, Chinatown, theatres, Melbourne central shopping etc. We don’t even use our car when we stay at the Rydges. It’s also one of the few hotels that have rooms that can accomodate big families. The beds and pillows are also so comfy and bathrooms very clean. Plus they have a great buffet breakfast. Rydges is our go to place to stay when planning a trip to the city.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Lydia
AustraliaNothing
Room for as comfy and quiet
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Heyer
AustraliaNothing.
Everything was great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Lam
AustraliaBathroom size can be bigger
Location. Cleanliness. Design. Staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Melanie
AustraliaThe pillows were too big for all of our group and there were no smaller/thinner ones available
The location was fantastic! Rooms were very modern, new and clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Nina
AustraliaPool was really small and views were obscured from pool deck. Pillows were all very high which made a comfortable sleep impossible for me. The room was also a little too warm and I was unable to adjust aircon down. Buffet breakfast, while really set up well, could have been improved by freshly cooked eggs (poached eggs were sitting in water and chef said it would be 6-8 minutes to make fresh, which is not long, but I already had my toast), bacon that was less hard, and some pancakes or waffles or omelettes.
Central location with parking next door. Modern refurbishment was nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Kate
AustraliaNothing really
The facilities were excellent. Staff all very lovely and helpful. Breakfast was great! On line everything was easy to use
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Andrew
New ZealandNothing.
Very clean and tidy. Quiet. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Joanne
AustraliaThe room and furnishings were lovely. The bathroom was really clean and looked like it was recently renovated. Very stylish and modern throughout.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Gabriella
AustraliaBuffet breakfast requires lots of improvement. Fresh-made omelettes were terrible. Staff skills need improvement in this area. More cold meats and cheeses could be offered. Hollandaise sauce should also be made available.
The renovation is fabulous. Hotel very clean and luxurious. Very spacious rooms, we had the family suite which was perfect for our family of 4. Great location close to restaurants, theatres, trams. Highly recommend this hotel. Also, probably the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in in an hotel.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Jumi
South KoreaAlmost no amenities..
Clean and spacious bedroom. Location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Sophie
New ZealandIt was convenient and the staff were great.. clean and comfortable
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Ryszard
AustraliaAll good, I'm pleased to say.
Great location, within easy walking distance to Fed Square, NGV, ACCA and the Recital Hall. The hotel is just around the corner from lots of great restaurants, bars and Pellegrini's. Paperback bookshop and Play DVD shop are just around the corner as well. The trams to Fitzroy and Collingwood are also moments away. The room was quiet, well appointed and spotless. The staff were very welcoming and helpful, and even let us check in early.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Tracey
AustraliaCould adjust the air con
Lovely hotel. Bed was extremely comfortable. Facility great
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Patricia
AustraliaNothing
Very comfortable, the staff were excellent very friendly & welcoming. Our room was superb facilities were faultless. Over all a wonderful stay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Maria
AustraliaN/A
Everything was amazing! The friendly and helpful staff, the luxiurious facilites, the fabulous decor throughout, coupled with the ambience of the lobby and the breakfast/food options in the restaurant made our stay a total pleasure. We can't wait to return.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Katie
New ZealandRooftop pool was amazing. Loved the online check in and check out.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Joseph
AustraliaOnly one face washer was provided for 2 people each day. There wasn't any complimentary water.
Good location. Friendly staff. Attractive foyer.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Roy
AustraliaNil
Nil
Stayed in March 2024
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