The Olsen

Q: How much does an event cost at The Olsen?

Events at The Olsen start from 0. This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

Q: What type of events can be hosted at The Olsen?

The following types of events can be held at The Olsen: - Conference - Corporate Function - Corporate Offsite - Corporate Retreat - End of Financial Year Party - Engagement Party - Executive Retreat - Function - Gala Dinner - Meeting - Product Launch - Residential Conference - Seminar - Trade Show - Workshop - Cocktail Party - Christmas Party - Christening - Bar Mitzvah - AGM - Awards Dinner - Birthday Party - Networking Event - Wedding - Trivia Night If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Olsen is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

Q: How do I find out if The Olsen is available for my event date?

The best way to find out if The Olsen is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts. Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.

Q: What catering / food and beverage options are available at The Olsen?

The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Olsen: - Bar Tab For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.

Q: What steps are involved in booking an event at The Olsen?

There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Olsen and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you. Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your: - Event type - Number of people attending - Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible) - Budget (per person or total) - Room layout - Food and beverage / catering requirements - Any other requirements Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at The Olsen to check: 1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times? 2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements? This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible. If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with The Olsen to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so). VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by The Olsen if you book via us.

Q: I have more questions. How do I get in contact?

There are a number of ways you can get in contact: 1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST 2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen 3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.

637-641 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

4.3 (1194)

Function Venue

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The Olsen is a five-star boutique hotel offering in South Yarra. It’s suits are adorned with the lyrical work of revered Australian landscape artist and Archibald Prize winner, Dr John Olsen.As you walk in, expect breathtaking murals and sculptures, with large prints in all hallways and suites. Aside from the excellent taste in art though, the Olsen boasts a gorgeous array of accommodation, and function venues for all manner of events.The Olsen boasts a courtyard and poolside contemporary function space. There are also three versatile gallery spaces for cocktail events, and the sophisticated yet breezy Spoonbill Restaurant and Bar downstairs.The Olsen is located on the South Yarra end of bustling, vibrant Chapel Street. Surrounded by trams and with South Yarra train station just around the corner, it’s also conveniently placed to quickly arrive in the city, Richmond, Prahran, and Toorak. Of course, it’s also within strolling distance of some excellent shopping.

Reviews for The Olsen

Teneille S Murray

November 17, 2025

Not bad but not great experience, not what you would expect from a 5 star hotel. Stayed in one of the top floor penthouses and it feels like it starting to get a little dated in the bathrooms/finishes. Was woken up at 7:30am by the cleaning staff having loud conversations outside the door, also you can constantly hear everyone’s doors opening and closing. Overall it’s a fine and comfortable hotel but lacks anything that gives it that extra special 5 star feeling.

Olivia Martin

October 26, 2025

We recently stayed here as part of a family trip. My husband and I travelled with our infant twins and were very nervous about the endeavour. The Olsen proved to be the perfect choice for us. Spacious and clean rooms in addition to excellent service from all the staff we had the pleasure of dealing with. We will need to travel to Melbourne again in the future and have every intention of staying at the Olsen again.

H G

October 2, 2025

It's pretty sub-par. Thought it was a bit cheap for a 5 star, but that's because it's like a 3 star in quality. So ended up being too expensive for the quality. I usually stay at a 3 star hotel for half this price and my room is always bigger than the one we got here, and the quality is the exact same. Parking is pretty expensive for a 5 star too. The location is decent. The art is interesting. But the size, quality, and just general vibe is not worth the money in the slightest. We had the tiniest room for $250 a night. Would never be back and would not recommend to a friend.

Eugene Kee

October 23, 2025

Had a great 2 nights @ The Olsen. The staff were friendly & helpful, the room was comfortable & clean. The restaurant staff were professional. The location was fantastic! Only downsides were that some of the toiletries in the room ran out & the pillows were too soft. I would stay there again

Laura Parrot

October 12, 2025

Ticks all the boxes! Great location, friendly staff and comfortable beds at a good price point. The rooms are a little dated but clean and well maintained. Would happily stay again.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an event cost at The Olsen?

What type of events can be hosted at The Olsen?

How do I find out if The Olsen is available for my event date?

What catering / food and beverage options are available at The Olsen?

What steps are involved in booking an event at The Olsen?

I have more questions. How do I get in contact?

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