Rydges Melbourne Hotel Shuttles

Looking out at the hustle of downtown’s Exhibition Street, the Rydges Melbourne offers an array of premium perks alongside world class dining. Modern rooms include quaint decor and spacious loungers, with some apartment-style suites adding colorful living rooms and connected kitchenette-dining areas. Complimentary perks include free Wi-Fi and a swanky rooftop pool, while a couple of upscale restaurants offer 24-hour room service ideal for business travelers on a budget. Ensure you’ve got an easy ride through the area by taking advantage of the nearby Parliament Railway Station, or book a personal ride for a bit more freedom, choosing between private vehicle rentals ranging from quaint sedans to family-friendly SUVs, or considering popular meet-and-greet services ideal for drop offs to Melbourne Airport via taxis as much as business-friendly events at the Royal Exhibition Building via stretched limousine.

A handful of urban green spaces are located around the corner from the hotel, including Spring Street’s famous Parliament Reserve, a triangular sliver of colonial landmarks that include Victorian-style balconies at the Parliament House and stoic flowerbeds and landscapes at Parliament Gardens. Take the connected College of Surgeons Gardens to reach the much larger Carlton Gardens beneath the freeway afterward, an idyllic space for those visiting either the Royal Exhibition Building or Melbourne Museum. And for something entertaining in its own unique way, go on a scenic adventure through Chinatown Melbourne, located along the parallel Russell Street and offering an eclectic mix of restaurants like Crystal Jade and Hakata Gensuke Ramen, as well as local history at the Chinese Museum. Evening entertainment is also close, including the old vaudevillian stage showcasing the origins of comedy at Comedy Theatre as well as classical music concerts at the Arts Centre Melbourne across the Yarra River.