InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
495 Collins Street Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia, 3000
About us
Located on the prestigious Collins Street, the hotel’s facade is a stunning example of 1890s neo-gothic architecture combined with a luxuriously contemporary interior. When you arrive, you will be taken away by the grand atrium and charm of the heritage buildings. The dedicated conference floor provides 11 private meeting rooms, offering a range of venues to suit all styles of events, located on the same floor ensuring your guests stay together. The hotel's ballroom named The Laneway Rooms feature Melbourne inspired graffiti artwork, showcasing a blend of heritage and modern Melbourne culture styling. The hotel's specialised events team will help you from seamless planning through to flawless execution. Stunning blend of traditional and contemporary, the 253 rooms and suites offer accommodation in the perfect Melbourne CBD location. Each room has been classically interior designed with sleek luxury and a distinctly local flavour. Deluxe Rooms range from 32sqm, with premium Iconic Suites spanning to 123sqm. Onsite food and beverage venues include our signature restaurant, Ronnie's offering a casual Italian menu and Alluvial Restaurant, an all day dining option. Connect with the hotel today to help you experience the InterContinental Life.
Venue Details
ChainIHG
BrandInterContinental Hotels
Built1890
Renovated2008
Total meeting space10,764 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms253
Venue typeLuxury hotel
Industry Ratings
AAA Tourism
Awards
Cvent awards
Industry awards
2021 - World Travel Awards – Winner – Oceania’s Leading Business Hotel
2021 - HM Awards - Finalist - Sales & Marketing Associate
2021 - HM Awards - Finalist - Front Office Associate
2021 - HM Awards - Finalist - Engineering Colleague
2021 - HM Awards - Finalist - Finance Associate
2019 World Travel Awards – Winner – Oceania’s Leading Hotel
2019 Tourism Accommodation Australia (Vic) – Winner – Concierge of the Year, James Spielvogel
2019 Tourism Accommodation Australia (Vic) – Winner – Food and Beverage Services Employee of the Year, Annie Crowe
2019 Tourism Accommodation Australia (Vic) – Winner – Hotel Bar of the Year, Market Lane Bar
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Loading dock
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet (1000 Mbps)
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Whirlpool
Seasonal Availability
Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.Jan
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High season
Oct 01 - Dec 16
Shoulder season
Feb 11 - Apr 15
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 10Apr 16 - Sep 30Dec 17 - Dec 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
10,763.9 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,425.0 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
3,605.9 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
10,763.9 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
10,763.9 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,425.0 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
3,605.9 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
10,763.9 sq. ft.
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Find the perfect room with setup charts and interactive 3D floor plans.
Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
968.8 sq. ft. 58.1 x 20.8 sq. ft. | 9.8 ft. | 60 | - | 60 | 60 | - | 60 | 60 | - | - | |
5,425.0 sq. ft. 131.2 x 41.3 sq. ft. | 9.4 ft. | 454 | - | 260 | 350 | 454 | 188 | - | 206 | - | |
3,605.9 sq. ft. 87.3 x 41.3 sq. ft. | 9.4 ft. | 309 | - | 170 | 220 | 309 | 132 | - | 120 | 36 | |
1,905.2 sq. ft. 46.3 x 41.3 sq. ft. | 9.4 ft. | 164 | 30 | 100 | 120 | 164 | 84 | 30 | 64 | 36 | |
1,689.9 sq. ft. 41.0 x 41.3 sq. ft. | 9.4 ft. | 145 | 30 | 70 | 100 | 145 | 57 | 30 | 56 | 36 | |
742.7 sq. ft. 31.8 x 23.6 sq. ft. | 9.4 ft. | 80 | 24 | 50 | 80 | 78 | 36 | 24 | 32 | 30 | |
742.7 sq. ft. 31.8 x 23.6 sq. ft. | 9.4 ft. | 80 | 24 | 50 | 80 | 78 | 36 | 24 | 32 | 30 | |
742.7 sq. ft. 31.8 x 23.6 sq. ft. | 9.4 ft. | 80 | 24 | 50 | 80 | 78 | 36 | 24 | 32 | 30 | |
742.7 sq. ft. 31.8 x 23.6 sq. ft. | 9.4 ft. | 80 | 24 | 50 | 80 | 78 | 36 | 24 | 32 | 30 |
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
253
Single (1 bed)
228
Double (2 beds)
100
Suites
29
Total guest rooms
253
Single (1 bed)
228
Double (2 beds)
100
Suites
29
Location
Getting Here
The hotel is easily accessible from by public transport. Southern Cross Station is located a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Trams on routes 12, 109, 11 and 48 all pass the hotel along Collins Street, get off at the William Street stop which is a 3-minute walk to the hotel. The hotel is located within the free tram zone which means travel within the CBD on the tram is free.
The hotel is approximately a 25-minute drive from the airport.
Alight the bus from the designated SkyBus pick-up stops at terminals 1, 3 and 4. Disembark at Southern Cross Station, from there the hotel is a five-minute walk east along Collins street.
Distance from airport
15.53 mi
Distance from airport 15.53 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( A$80.00/day )
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InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Digital Solutions, Sustainable Procurement, Repair and maintenance, recycling,
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
NA
Health and Safety
Were practices at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, IHG Way of Clean, World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and local public health authorities
Does InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Additional deep cleaning of high touch surfaces, social distancing, ‘last cleaned’ charts, best practices for restaurants, pool and lounges.To reduce the number of high touchpoints,
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
NA
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
NA
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, all plastic straws removed, replacing single use toiletries with refillable pump bottles
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
No
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Yes, NA
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, New laundry protocols in place.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
NA
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
NA
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
NA
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