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Rydges Melbourne Hotel

174-192 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Hotel · Commercial Accommodation
82 mheight
23floors
1972completed
0businesses
15permits

Development milestones

Completed1972Rydges Melbourne Hotel completed: 23 floors

Building team

Project manager
Specialised Management Group
Architect
Luchetti Krelle
Builder
Schiavello
Building manager
EVT

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO62, DDO62-B5, HO1332, PO1
Strata plan
TP201000 · 1 lots
Scores
🚆 9 · ☕ 7 · 🌳 8 · ✨ 10

Timeline

2024Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 24 floors
Name recorded: Rydges Melbourne Hotel
20242 building permits and 2 certificates · about $1.7m of new works
Largest: Levels 10-22 (Part) - Rydges Melbourne Stair Pressurisation upgrade works
20 Jul 2023Rydges Melbourne reopens after refurbishment with 370 rooms
Rydges Melbourne reopened in July 2023 after an extensive renovation, with 370 rooms including 25 apartments. Schiavello's project record gives the refurbishment completion as June 2023.
25 Jan 2023Rydges Melbourne to undergo complete transformation and reopen in autumn 2023
EVT announced a major transformation of the 370-key Rydges Melbourne, with fully refurbished rooms and 25 new apartments, designed with Luchetti Krelle and due to reopen in autumn 2023. The announcement gave no cost figure.
20232 building permits and 3 certificates
Largest: Rydges Melbourne Refurbishment. Stage 1: Internal Demolition
2022Council census records it as unoccupied - under renovation, 24 floors
Name recorded: Rydges Melbourne Hotel
20221 building permit · about $55.5m of new works
Largest: Stage 3 - All internal works from Basement Level B2 to Level 2 - Conditional
20211 certificate · about $48k of new works
Largest: Proposed Alteration to Part Level 1 Bobby McGee's Function Venue - Fire Protection Services
20191 building permit · about $530k of new works
Largest: Rydges Melbourne - Locanda Restaurant & Bar - Internal fitout to existing dining area only
20181 building permit and 1 certificate · about $16k of new works
Largest: Alteration to hotel
2011Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 24 floors
Name recorded: Rydges Melbourne Hotel
20111 certificate · about $700k of new works
Largest: Alterations to existing hotel
20101 building permit · about $300k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Hotel 3 Level 3 to Level 22 only
20081 building permit and 1 certificate · about $12k of new works
Largest: Repairs to render/hard plaster of fire escape stairwell
20073 building permits · about $120k of new works
Largest: Rydges Hotel refurbishment. Stage 4: External works adjacent fire booster area.
20031 building permit and 1 certificate · about $232k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Level 1 - Demolition. Stage 1: Installation of emergency lights and exit signs.
2002First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 24 floors
20002 building permits · about $8k of new works
Largest: Erection of three (3) signs
1972Rydges Melbourne Hotel completed: 23 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

Building permits and certificates (25)

Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.

27 Nov 2024Levels 10-22 (Part) - Rydges Melbourne Stair Pressurisation upgrade works$1.3m
17 Oct 2024Level 2 - Rydges Melbourne - Alteration Installation of Blinds to Existing Terrace Verandah$49k
18 June 2024Rydges Melbourne Level 2 Terrace Satellite Bar - Alteration$293k
29 Apr 2024Levels 10-22 (Part) - Rydges Melbourne Stair Pressurisation upgrade works$1.3m
30 June 2023Rydges Melbourne Refurbishment. Stage 1: Internal Demolition$55.5m
25 May 2023Stage 5 - Final remainder of works$52.1m
31 Mar 2023Stage 2: All works to Guest rooms and windows replacement - conditional.$55.5m
31 Mar 2023Stage 4 - Remaining internal works$52.1m
22 Feb 2023Stage 4 - Remaining internal works$52.1m
01 Aug 2022Stage 3 - All internal works from Basement Level B2 to Level 2 - Conditional$55.5m
18 Jan 2021Proposed Alteration to Part Level 1 Bobby McGee's Function Venue - Fire Protection Services$48k
20 Mar 2019Rydges Melbourne - Locanda Restaurant & Bar - Internal fitout to existing dining area only$530k
07 Aug 2018Proposed Minor Alterations to Rydges Hotel.$6k
05 July 2018Alteration to hotel$10k
23 Nov 2011Alterations to existing hotel$700k
13 July 2010Alterations to Hotel 3 Level 3 to Level 22 only$300k
08 Oct 2008Repairs to render/hard plaster of fire escape stairwell$11k
01 Oct 2008Upgrade Laundry Level 2$300
20 Sept 2007Rydges Hotel refurbishment. Stage 4: External works adjacent fire booster area.$120k
20 July 2007Rydges Hotel refurbishment. Stage 2: Framing and internal partitions, Ground Floor.$20k
02 July 2007Temporary reception & part demolition Ground Floor Stage 1$100k
28 Mar 2003Alterations to Level 1 - Demolition. Stage 1: Installation of emergency lights and exit signs.$200k
19 Feb 2003Alerations to emergency services-Ligths & Exit signs Basement 1-3, Ground , First & Level 23. Rydes Hotels & Resorts$32k
19 July 2000proposed installation of alarm signalling equipment$190
04 Feb 2000Erection of three (3) signs$8k

Questions and answers

Is Rydges Melbourne Hotel residential or commercial?
Rydges Melbourne Hotel is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.

When was Rydges Melbourne Hotel built?
Rydges Melbourne Hotel was completed in 1972.

How many floors does Rydges Melbourne Hotel have?
Rydges Melbourne Hotel has 23 floors above ground.

Who designed and built Rydges Melbourne Hotel?
Luchetti Krelle designed Rydges Melbourne Hotel and Schiavello built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Rydges Melbourne Hotel?
About 82 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 161 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Rydges Melbourne Hotel?
Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spring St/Bourke St #9, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Rydges Melbourne Hotel?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1332).

Does Rydges Melbourne Hotel have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP201000 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Rydges Melbourne Hotel recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 15 building permits for Rydges Melbourne Hotel since 2000. The most recent was in October 2024.

Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0); CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0); CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0); Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.

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