InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
495 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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•Why you'll love InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
- Iconic, historic hotel offers 13 meeting rooms with a capacity of up to 400 guests.
- Located in the middle of the bustling city of Melbourne.
- High Tech Equipment and On-site catering with delicious offerings.
Located on the prestigious Collins Street, this 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 the charm of the heritage buildings. InterContinental's ten-storey glass-topped atrium, ornate windows and original brickwork are a beautiful nod to Melbourne's famous architecture. 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, features 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. A 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 Alluvial Restaurant, Bluestone Bar and Market Lane Bar. Bask in views of the heritage buildings in this award-winning venue, Market Lane Bar was voted Best Hotel Bar of the Year 2017 by Tourism Accommodation Awards for Excellence. Connect with the hotel today to help you experience the InterContinental Life.
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto Function Rooms
Laneway Room 1&2 or 2&3
Running along the entire length of one of the heritage buildings, The Laneway Rooms are a blend of heritage and modern Melbourne culture. The stripped back brick walls with views to a commissioned graffiti mural by The Blender Studios’ stre...
Bluestone Wine Lounge
Bluestone Wine Lounge is perfect for intimate cocktail events, booked exclusively an ideal space for up to 100 guests standup.
Wheat and Wool
With period-style windows overlooking the atrium and heritage ironwork, the Stock & Trade and Wool & Wheat meeting rooms pay homage to Melbourne’s past. Running along the length of the Winfield Wing, the rooms can be used as either ...
Stock and Trade
With period-style windows overlooking the atrium and heritage ironwork, the Stock & Trade and Wool & Wheat meeting rooms pay homage to Melbourne’s past. Running along the length of the Winfield Wing, the rooms can be used as either ...
Market Lane Bar
Tucked away in a private alcove off our lobby overlooking the atrium, you will find Market Lane Bar. Booked exclusively, can hold up to 100 guests standup.
Alluvial Restaurant
Nestled between the two wings of the hotel, Alluvial Restaurant can transform into a unique and memorable event space. From long table dinners, to cocktail receptions with space for entertainment and unique installations or displays; this s...
The Laneway Rooms
Running along the entire length of one of the heritage buildings, The Laneway Rooms are a blend of heritage and modern Melbourne culture. The stripped back brick walls with views to a commissioned graffiti mural by The Blender Studios’ stre...
Wool Room
With period-style windows overlooking the atrium and heritage ironwork, the Stock, Trade, Wool and Wheat meeting rooms pay homage to Melbourne’s past. All four meeting rooms are located next to each other for breakout convenience and are id...
William Pitt Boardroom
The William Pitt has a capacity of up to twelve boardroom style or 20 on banquet rounds. With its own private pre-function area, this boardroom provides a quiet haven away from the main atrium, perfect for small groups.
Wheat Room
With period-style windows overlooking the atrium and heritage ironwork, the Stock, Trade, Wool and Wheat meeting rooms pay homage to Melbourne’s past. All four meeting rooms are located next to each other for breakout convenience and are id...
Trade Room
With period-style windows overlooking the atrium and heritage ironwork, the Stock, Trade, Wool and Wheat meeting rooms pay homage to Melbourne’s past. All four meeting rooms are located next to each other for breakout convenience and are id...
Thomas Fallon Boardroom
Accommodating groups of up to eight, the Thomas Fallon boardroom offers a secluded environment for business meetings complimented by space for in-room refreshments, away from all distractions. With its own private pre-function area, this bo...
Stock Room
With period-style windows overlooking the atrium and heritage ironwork, the Stock, Trade, Wool and Wheat meeting rooms pay homage to Melbourne’s past. All four meeting rooms are located next to each other for breakout convenience and are id...
Richard Speight Boardroom
Accommodating groups of up to eight, the Richard Speight boardroom offers a secluded environment for business meetings complimented by space for in-room refreshments, away from all distractions. With its own private pre-function area, this ...
Patrick McCaughan Boardroom
Seating up to twelve, the Patrick McCaughan Executive Boardroom is the most impressive small meeting space. Features including high backed leather chairs, a polished wooden table, and a private reception area provide both comfort and conven...
Laneway Room 1 or 3
Running along the entire length of one of the heritage buildings, The Laneway Rooms are a blend of heritage and modern Melbourne culture. The stripped-back brick walls with views to a commissioned graffiti mural by The Blender Studios’ stre...
Laneway Room 2
Running along the entire length of one of the heritage buildings, The Laneway Rooms are a blend of heritage and modern Melbourne culture. The stripped back brick walls with views to a commissioned graffiti mural by The Blender Studios’ stre...
The Auction Room
The Auction Room is a sophisticated event space that blends rich history with modern elegance. Once a hub for trade and auctions in the late 19th century, the room retains its heritage charm with original brickwork and windows that flood th...
Reviews for InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
Chang Guan
The hotel is so rich in history and elegance. First of all, the Rialto and Winfield buildings are just beautiful. They were built from 1888 to 1891 and the Rialto is saved in whole. Being able to literally stay in it is my pleasure. Secondly, the hotel is relatively modern and the room is clean and well maintained. Although it was reimbursed around 2007, it is still not that dated. The aroma in the lobby and the room is enjoyable. Thirdly, the suite itself is spacious and luxurious as we stayed in one of the signature suites. It has views of Collins Street. With the double glass windows, you won’t be disturbed by the traffic. But maybe because it’s a listed building, we cannot open the window. But the air conditioning is working really well. Fourthly, the bathroom is wonderful. It’s so spacious with capacity for around 4 people using it in the same time I think. The jet bath and shower systems are fabulous. Coming with bath salt and Byredo amenities, you can definitely enjoy your stay here. Meanwhile, it’s notable that the ambassador and IHG one rewards are well recognized here. The service I got including upgrading is so exceptional and I sincerely appreciate it. And staff are highly professional and responsive. They know how to take care of their residents in need. And staff and chef at the Club are professional and very helpful as well (Pancake there is recommended). Last but not least, the breakfast at Alluvial restaurant is good with plenty of choices. The chef at egg station is highly skilled. As a hotel enthusiast, I highly recommend this hotel especially if you’re a fan of historic buildings.
Rodney A
I have stayed at this property several times over the years, but feel that the overall service and hospitality, primarily in the Executive lounge is below par, and dropping, for the level of what it should be at an Intercontinental Property. As a Diamond Ambassador member, staying over 160+ nights a year at various Intercontinental properties globally, and other brands, this is far by one of the below average exec lounge food experiences i have had in the past few years. During my six night stay, the food at the lounge was terrible, soggy, as if it had sat out the back in warmers for hours, and you could get better tasting food served at a corner seven eleven! The several times i visited the lounge for evening canapes, it was the same, and yes, i made them well aware that they shouldn't be serving this quality to guests that gain access, either via loyalty or paying, as its terrible! I made three attempts to contact management at the hotel, with no reply to my experience and or feedback, once again, disappointing. One occasion at the hotel, the duty manager was floating around, and i made him aware that the bread that was out, wasn't fresh and was stale, he immediately assessed the bread, acknowledged it was old and stale, and made the staff replace the bread to fresh and crunch bread - but this shouldnt need to happen at a 5 star hotel. The rooms are nice, comfortable, staff at the front desk are helpful and welcoming, and the concierge are always smiling and welcoming you back. The bar downstairs is a great spot for a cocktail, peaceful, but the service can be slow and lacking with limited staff on the two times i went for a drink and had to wait 15mins for a beer as they were serving others food and making cocktails. I will make a point to follow this feedback up through the IHG Ambassador channels, but come on Intercontinental Melbourne, i want to stay more at the hotel, but you're letting yourselves down!! Lastly, post staying at your property in February, i went on to immediately stay at Intercontinental Adelaide, Wellington NZ & Auckland NZ properties, and sorry to say, you should be visiting these properties and learning how they provide top notch tasty canapes for their guests in the evenings. Hotel is nice, location is good, staff friendly and they are trying to do their best, but it seems in the background perhaps cost cutting has become apparent and the customers are now taking the brunt of it with lack of service and quality. For the price you pay, you can do better IHG.
Dean Stallworth
There is a lot to like about this hotel, but it has some room for improvement and some minor gripes that keep it from having full stars. First, I will say the staff is 5 stars. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their jobs and interacting with guests. I was welcomed by an overly friendly and conversational wonder named Patience. Met her at check in and she left a lasting memory. The room while comfortable has a bit left to desire when compared to other high end hotels. The shower set up is not good and there was a nobody in the bathroom that had a music symbol, but did nothing when manipulated. The inner rooms have no view, they have balconies but you are looking into the lobby/club/restaurant areas and also other people's rooms. I spent most of my time in the room with the curtains closed and when on the balcony having to position myself not to see into others rooms. The mini bar seems to only be replenished if you ask for more items. Room service cleaned my room twice while I was gone and my stuff was not replenished. Room service overnight menu has very little items to choose from and the $22 fruit plate is severely overpriced. I did enjoy my time going into the club and staff and food there was great. I also did a tea time at alluvial and the food items were so good I wish I had time to have a regular meal there. The location is quite walkable as you are close to many attractions and shopping. But also close to public transport and have easy pick up for Uber and taxis. I think you will enjoy yourself here, if you choose another hotel say for views you might be taxing of on some quality and amenities that you get here and not at the other hotel. It was also quite quiet here and easy to relax even on the balcony.
Lyndal Bubke
My stay at the InterContinental was clean and comfortable (apart from my shower which had some pressure issues) and the buffet breakfast was lovely. HOWEVER, I've been subscribed (despite opting out) to this hotel's email spam since my stay, and despite filling out the unsubscribe form (should be enough to click the link but apparently not) multiple times, and even CALLING the hotel to have myself removed from their subscription list, I am still to this day receiving spam emails with deals about a hotel I will never be returning to. This is a legal matter as well as a source of irritation and a large international group like this needs to be better informed of their legal obligations in relation to spam. Very unimpressed.
P Li
I want to say that my experience at the intercontinental Hotel Melbourne is very excellent service. Even though I’m not a hotel guest, but my friend really need to use the bathroom but cannot find any public bathroom. The front office gentleman on duty and the duty manager are very welcoming. He said yes to me with a beautiful smile and assist him to the bathroom , without any judgment. Very good on the intercontinental, Melbourne teams and excellent customer service. Definitely one day I will stay at urs beautiful hotels again. And lastly, the hotel is very luxury with the beautiful sense everywhere. Love it.
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