We were not expecting much from this hotel after the negative reviews on this site but we only wanted somewhere to sleep and have a shower so thought we would give it a try ! We paid A $140 per night with breakfast Pros Position - perfect - Chinatown right on your doorstep :) Comfy room which had recently been... More

As rooms go, 2210 is typical of a city hotel. It was on the top floor and not too close to the lift. Although smallish, it was well appointed and had everything we need, although the soundproofing to the corridor is terrible. The room had no view to speak of but had an excellent location with a less than five... More

The location and price are ok but the hotel is old and the staff not very well trained. To start with they misplaced my bag even though it was left with them for safe storage. Then the room we got had no furniture (it had been removed for repair) so we were shifted. As a Rydges member you are supposed... More

We stayed at Rydges Melbourne Hotel in February 2012 due to interstate friends visiting Melbourne for the weekend and to attend a performance at Her Majesty's Theatre (just across the road). So we were in the perfect position really to enjoy the culinary delights of Melbourne too. Chinatown, the "fine dining" of Bourke Street and just a few blocks to... More

The title says it all. Came into the lobby for check in and there was trash strewn on the floor. People were sleeping in the lobby and a little trolope was sitting there legs spread showing basically everything. Went up to the room and the bathroom was so small only one person at a time. We went to the laundry... More

I stayed at Rydges in Melbourne (Exhibition St) for two nights mid January 2012. Other reviewers have commented on the slow lifts and the slightly tired room decor - they're right. For me, the highlight of my stay was: (1) The dawn view over the Victorian Parliament building from my room. It was stellar!! I've attached a photo or two....... More

I have read many negative responses for this hotel and felt that I needed to add to the info. This is a budget hotel in a GREAT position. Most other places in this area are more than double the price. YES the rooms are tired. YES it needs an overhaul. YES the lifts can be slow. However..... for the price... More

We stayed at this hotel during the Australian Open. We had booked the 'best' room available, the premier spa suite. Sounded good from their website, but the reality was an old, tired room with worn, dented furniture. The bathroom tiles were cracked, our bathtowels had holes in them and the spa fittings were yellowed with age. The lift was unreliable... More

Stayed for 3 nights during the Australian open and got a 25% off deal. This made it good value. The room was a reasonable size but the bathroom was small. Rydges used to have treadmills in their gym but they have been removed. There is only a cross trainer and a rowing machine now. They did say that guests have... More