Crown Melbourne
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Why you'll love Crown Melbourne
- Offers the most stunning wedding venues in Melbourne, luxurious hotel rooms and an indulgent day spa, Crowne has everything you need!
- Fabulous and large corporate functions spaces, meeting rooms and accommodation available.
- One-stop hub for gaming, live entertainment, & dining.
Crown Melbourne is home to three world-class hotels and two luxurious day spas. Crown Towers rises above the city’s vibrant precinct of Southbank Melbourne, offering luxury accommodation with leisure facilities and an impeccable standard of guest service and attention to detail.
Whether that is a marquee on a rooftop, a grand ballroom dazzling with lights or a fragrant garden room bursting with florals, anything is possible at Crown. Our exceptional variety of unique venues will ensure that you and your guests experience a truly unique and unforgettable time.
Crown Metropol Melbourne is located adjacent to the Crown Entertainment Complex, Crown Towers and Crown Promenade Melbourne. Melbourne’s vibrant Southbank precinct and the city centre are just a short walk away.
Crown Promenade is located within the vibrant Southbank precinct as a premier luxury hotel in Melbourne. Directly linked to the Crown Entertainment Complex by air bridge, Crown Promenade is also within walking distance to the CBD, the Melbourne Exhibition Centre and many of the city’s most famous arts and sporting facilities including the MCG and Rod Laver Arena.
From show-stopping galas to intimate cocktail parties, the versatility of our venues provides endless possibilities for business and leisure. Crown Events and Conferences offer an intelligent, fully flexible conference centre with world-class facilities suitable for your next meeting, conference or exhibition. The Crown Events Team are dedicated to creating successful events, from start to finish. Located in the Melbourne CBD, this multi-functional venue boasts a capacity of up to 840 delegates with two main plenary rooms, 16 breakout rooms and dedicated exhibition space along with exclusive group registration areas, four cafes and state of the art technology. The experience can further be enhanced by access to over 1600 accommodation rooms at the award-winning Crown Towers, Crown Metropol and Crown Promenade Hotel.
In Australia, Crown owns and operates three of Australia’s leading integrated resorts, Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth, as well as Sydney’s latest premium hotel resort and dining precinct at Crown Sydney.
Our Casino is open and operating under restrictions to designated gaming areas, each with maximum capacity limits.
Crown Melbourne Function Rooms

Metropol Rooms (1-4)
Crown Metropol offers a state of the art meeting space and features four meeting rooms, each holding up to 40 guests theatre style, with natural light, the latest in audiovisual technology, operable walls and a pre-function area offering 20...

Promenade Room
The Promenade Room is a pillarless ballroom that features a 5.5m ceiling. The room is ideal for conferences and meetings featuring operable walls enabling it to break into three separate rooms, allowing for smaller meetings or break out sp...

Meeting Rooms (1-16)
Meeting Rooms 1-16 reside in Crown Conference Centre, Crown’s purpose built hotel conference and meeting facility. These meeting rooms can be utilised for smaller meetings, breakout space for larger conferences or intimate dinners. All 16 ...

Meeting Room 1&2
M1&2 is an ideal space for meetings and intimate dinner events. The space features a private balcony and natural light. On level 1 of Crown Conference Centre the room is easily accessed from the Crown Promenade lobby.
Conference Hall
The Conference Hall is a large pillar-less space ideal for conferences, exhibitions and dinner events. The private pre-function area features floor to ceiling windows with natural light, a dedicated cafe and amenities for your guests. Loca...

Exhibition Hall
Situated on the ground floor of the Crown Conference Centre, the Exhibition Hall offers 745m2 of space, built in registration desk with office and storage, and easy access to the adjacent loading dock.

Palladium
The Palladium at Crown is Australia’s premier ballroom. It is a spectacular venue for your events and special occasions with magnificent custom-designed carpets, seven metre ceilings, plush wall panelling and superbly appointed fittings. It...

River Room
The River Room has wonderful views over Melbourne's famous Yarra River and city skyline and superbly appointed with exceptional floor to ceiling windows that stretch the entire length of the room. It has been designed to hold up to 270 gu...
Garden Room
Stylish, elegant and beautifully appointed, the Garden Rooms are ideal for any small business function or private dinner. Breathtaking skyline views, presented through floor to ceiling windows, provide a striking backdrop for your breakfast...

Crown Aviary
Beneath the Melbourne sky with views towards the glittering lights of the city, the Crown Aviary is a truly memorable and photogenic setting for an outdoor event with a difference. Located on the level 3 rooftop at Crown Towers, the event ...

Evergreen
An icon of contemporary luxury, Evergreen offers an unparalleled experience like no other. Positioned in the iconic Forbes FiveStar awardwinning Crown Towers, Evergreen boasts breathtaking views of the Melbourne cityscape and into the night...
Frequently Asked Questions
What function spaces are available at Crown Melbourne?
Crown Aviary
Nestled on the rooftop of Crown Towers with spectacular city skyline views, Crown Aviary is perfect for every style of celebration.
With spectacular urban panoramas, the rooftop structure with landscaped gardens offers uninterrupted views over the Melbourne City skyline.
Imagine your event beneath the Melbourne skyline, with incredible views of the city and the Yarra River framed by rooftop gardens. Crown Aviary, designed and built in partnership with Dann Event Hire, offers a breathtaking one-of-a-kind rooftop experience like no other, right in the heart of Melbourne.
Located on Level 3 of the iconic Crown Towers Hotel, the space is suitable for up to 550 people in a cocktail setting, or up to 400 for a seated banquet, and comes complete with Crown’s exemplary service and impeccable food and beverage options.
Our event specialists can create a custom package to ensure your event is both memorable and successful.
At Crown, we pride ourselves on the quality of our produce and the creativity of our cuisine.
Your event at Crown Aviary will be complemented by a delicious menu, curated by you and catering to all tastes, preferences and requirements. Our menus are designed by award-winning Chef, Kelly Jackson and his team.
Crown Aviary is a space where you can create a truly unique and remarkable event. An event customised by you down to the most intricate detail. After all, it’s the little things that make an event stand out.
Crown has partnered with award-winning AV specialists Encore Event Technologies and Dann Event Hire, the leaders in styling and furnishing options to help you create an unforgettable event.
Evergreen
A sanctuary of contemporary luxury in the heart of Melbourne, Evergreen is a venue space like no other.
An icon of contemporary luxury, Evergreen offers an unparalleled
experience like no other. Positioned in the iconic Forbes FiveStar award-winning Crown Towers, Evergreen boasts breathtaking views of the Melbourne cityscape and into the night, Crown’s iconic flame towers.
With seasonal menus showcasing premium local sourced ingredients and international flavours, a gastronomical experience like no other awaits at Evergreen. Unprecedented not only on the grounds of its outstanding quality but also the theatrics of its food, Evergreen’s open plan kitchen invites excitement for the food preparation, while the dishes offer a total sensory experience.
Matched with an exceptional collection of Victorian wines, Evergreen’s world-class service is a result of a passionate and well-trained team, that will ensure every guest has a remarkable experience.
Conference Centre
Crown Conference Centre is a unique purpose-built facility that specialises in catering for residential conferences, meetings, seminars, product launches, exhibitions, and many other events in Melbourne.
With two main plenary rooms, the centre allows for up to 840 delegates, 16 breakout rooms, a dedicated exhibition space, exclusive group registration areas and four barista-style cafés. The sleek and modern design provides the ideal backdrop and a flexible layout, along with the latest in audiovisual technology to ensure your event runs smoothly.
With two main plenary rooms, the centre allows for up to 840 delegates, 16 breakout rooms, a dedicated exhibition space, exclusive group registration areas and four barista-style cafés. The sleek and modern design provides the ideal backdrop and a flexible layout, along with the latest in audiovisual technology to ensure your event runs smoothly.
Our menus are curated by Award-winning Executive Chef, Kelly Jackson and his team. Kelly’s multicultural and modern approach, using predominantly locally sourced ingredients, gives our menus a quality rarely seen on such a large scale.
Our Day Delegate Packages designed by our team of world-class chefs are the perfect choice for your next event. Our day delegate packages include daily chef selection lunch served with soft drinks, tea and coffee and morning tea and/or afternoon tea.
Crown uses a specialist events team with close to thirty years of experience and a reputation for leading the event staging and management industry. Encore Event Technologies (previously known as Staging Connections) thrive on providing original, engaging and memorable events, that leave a lasting impression.
Where is Crown Melbourne located?
Crown Entertainment Complex 8 Whiteman St Southbank Victoria 3006
When is Crown Melbourne open?
Crown is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week except on the following days Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day. On these days Crown is closed from 4 am and re-opens at 12 noon.
How much does an event cost at Crown Melbourne?
Events at Crown Melbourne start from 20000.00.
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.
What type of events can be hosted at Crown Melbourne?
The following types of events can be held at Crown Melbourne:
- Corporate Offsite
- Corporate Function
- Conference
- Cocktail Party
- Christmas Party
- Awards Dinner
- AGM
- Corporate Retreat
- 50th Birthday Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Executive Retreat
- Workshop
- Engagement Party
- Meeting
- Gala Dinner
- Function
- Wedding
- University Ball
- Trade Show
- Seminar
- Product Launch
- Networking Event
- Residential Conference
- Training
- Exhibition
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- School Formal
- Trivia Night
- Private Dining
- Ceremony
- Christening
- Birthday Party
- Bridal shower
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Crown Melbourne is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Crown Melbourne is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Crown Melbourne 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.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Crown Melbourne?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Crown Melbourne:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Crown Melbourne?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Crown Melbourne 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 Crown Melbourne 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 Crown Melbourne 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 Crown Melbourne if you book via us.
I have more questions about Crown Casino events. 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.
What sets Crown events & conferences apart?
On the banks of the world's most famous harbour, lies an array of exceptional professional facilities and venues, each with its own unique ambience and features. From show-stopping galas to intimate cocktail parties, the versatility of our venues provides endless possibilities for business and leisure. The impeccably appointed venues at Crown are the perfect setting to deliver a successful and memorable event. Your event extraordinary will surely be remembered by many!
Where can I park at Crown?
Crown has two car parking facilities with over 5,000 spaces.