Hotels for hire in Melbourne

Searching for the best hotel function rooms in Melbourne? You'll find them on VenueNow. Finding the perfect space for your event can be frustrating, so we decided to take all of those unnecessary work away from you. Whether you're looking for a banquet hall or hotel event space in Melbourne, we have the perfect venue.

What should I consider when looking for a Melbourne hotel event space?

Before booking a hotel event space there are a few things you should consider such as the number of people attending your event, the room setup and AV requirements, your catering needs and whether your attendees need accommodation.

Booking a hotel event space is easy if you know what to look for. Below are some key things to consider when looking for the perfect venue:

Number of people attending your event - Hotels tend to have a large number of event spaces that can be adapted for events of all types. For larger events, hotels can be booked as an entire floor or just one room on that floor.

Room setup - Banquet or cabaret? Theatre or king table? Maybe you need a few breakout rooms for your event. These are all questions you should be clarifying and asking when engaging with a hotel.

Catering and AV - Often hotels will have a number of packages available including food and beverage and/or AV requirements so be sure to ask what is included in each package and what the extra costs are.

Accommodation - Are you organising an event for your company? Bundling together your event space requirements with accommodation might be the best use of your budget as hotels tend to offer great discounts (or even completely waive costs associated with an event) if companies book their accommodation at the hotel.

How much does a Melbourne hotel cost to hire for an event?

Hotels usually are at the higher budget range as they offer a lot of different services in house such as catering, AV and accommodation . They also usually provide staff to help coordinate your event needs leading up to the event and on the day. Depending on your requirements, a hotel event spaces tend to cost around 80-120 per person.

What steps are involved in booking an event space in Melbourne?

Unsure of where to start when it comes to booking a hotel space? Well today is your lucky day. VenueNow can help make your event booking experience a breeze. Our team of event booking experts (who have years of hotel experience) will help you find, compare and book the best venue for your needs. Submit your event brief here and the VenueNow will get in touch within a few hours with a personalised list of the best venues that fit your brief. Once you've compared the recommendations, simply let the VenueNow team know which venues you are interested in. They'll then get in contact with the venues and get a quote with the best pricing as soon as possible. Once you're happy with a quote, the VenueNow will make an introduction to the venue and they'll handle things from there!

Once VenueNow has made an introduction to the venue, you will need to speak with the venue manager about your needs and requirements, and they'll be able to provide you with a final quote.

If you'd like to progress, venues often have a deposit that you're required to pay up front, typically ranging from 10-50% of the event value. Depending on the venue and your event requirements, you'll then need to pay the remaining balance close to the event date or shortly after.

How many quotes from venues should I compare?

We recommend getting quotes from at least three different venues to compare their packages and offerings. Venues will tend to break down a quote into venue hire, food and beverage packages, and audio/visual equipment services.