Overlooking the Yarra River, the Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne is one of the few truly historic hotels of Australia. The property was built in 1913 as the Commercial Travellers Club, and has been restored to retain the feel and style of the early 1900s. Of course it offers modern amenities, as well, including high-speed Internet and more. The on-site restaurant, The Grill, mixes traditional Australian cuisine with modern Asian fusion.
- Historic hotel that evokes style of early 1900s
- Located in prime position overlooking the Yarra River
- Enjoy Asian fusion dishes at The Grill
The Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne embraces contemporary style in all 340 rooms, including 24 one-bedroom suites. Minimalist rooms show off dark wood furniture, crisp white bedding, handsome curtains and mod table lamps. Each room comes standard with a flat-screen television, pillow-top mattress, mini-bar and in-room safe. Club Rooms, located on the hotel's "heritage" floors, feature original high ceilings, columns and lead-light windows. All guests receive high-speed Internet access (fees apply), as well as nightly turndown service.
The Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne has won numerous awards, including the Australia Hotels Association Victoria State Awards for Excellence 2010 Superior Accommodation Hotel of the Year.
All guests receive free access to an on-site fitness center with cardiovascular equipment and free weights. For those who wish to exercise outdoors, the hotel sits adjacent to jogging paths along the Yarra River. Laundry services also are available (fees apply).
After a long day, grab a meal at The Grill, which serves three meals daily. The Bar, located in the restored, circa-1900 Club Reading Room, serves stellar cocktails and small snacks every night.
- Federation Square (6 blocks)
- Queen Victoria Market (8 blocks)
- Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre (10 blocks)
- Chinatown (1 mi/1.5 km)
- Yarra Park (1 mi/1.5 km)
- Etihad Stadium (2 mi/3 km)
- 24-hour business center (fees apply)
- 11,840 square feet of meeting space
- Dedicated conference coordinator