Royal Melbourne Hotel
629 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Why you'll love Royal Melbourne Hotel
- Offers a relaxing friendly atmosphere with indoor, outdoor and private dining spaces to choose from.
- With a great variety of sumptuous food and drink specials and event packages to suit any budget.
- Convenient location with many major attractions nearby.
Royal Melbourne Hotel is a historic venue steeped in history that was built in 1889. The luxurious hotel is famous for hosting private parties, weddings, and corporate functions. This place is a multi-faceted venue, with the capability to host live music as well as large scale DJ gigs and other events from 100 up to 1200 persons. There are 5 spaces you can choose from, first is the Atrium - it is a beautiful glass-enclosed space offering both a relaxing and vibrant atmosphere by day whilst maintaining a naturally warm ambience as the sky falls tonight. Second is the Courtyard - The Courtyard Bar is an indispensable extension to the heart of the Royal Melbourne Hotel. It is an all-weather heated space featuring retractable awnings. This outdoor bar is perfect for rain, hail or shine! The Courtyard may accommodate up to 120+ guests or 40+ dining. The Atrium and Courtyard are great for catching up with your friends, working on your laptop, or indulging in a drink or two. Next are the Cells, Heritage and The Governors Lounge. The Heritage Room is a completely self-contained & multi-functional space that caters to 50-250-guests to accommodate an extensive range of functions and live entertainment events. The Governor’s Lounge is the perfect place for informal & intimate events, cocktail functions that can accommodate up to 100 guests. It is an ideal escape from the city streets. as it offers a charming & relaxed atmosphere featuring boutique bar & AV facilities. The venue offers a selection of luscious foods that you can indulge yourself with, they have plenty of delightful drinks that can satisfy your thirst and yummy desserts to satisfy your cravings, making it one of the most popular restaurants in the area. At Royal Melbourne Hotel, you'll surely have a mesmerising and memorable experience with their spectacular services, foods and venue.
Royal Melbourne Hotel Function Rooms
The Governor's Lounge
Hidden behind the redbrick walls facing Bourke Street, the Governor’s Lounge is an ideal escape from the city streets. Recently refurnished, the Governor's Lounge offers a charming relaxed atmosphere featuring a boutique bar and AV faciliti...
Atrium
The Atrium is a beautiful glass-enclosed space offering a bright & relaxed atmosphere by day whilst maintaining a naturally warm ambiance as the sky falls tonight. The Atrium is an ideal space to impress colleagues or clients or simply rela...
The Cells
Step inside the original bluestone heritage-listed Cellblock. Once a temporary home to some of Melbourne’s most infamous characters, The Cells is a self-contained space featuring a boutique bar, AV/ DJ facilities, private bathrooms & adjace...
Courtyard
Directly connected to the main Atrium area of the venue, the courtyard offers a unique function space that is able to cater to an exclusive outdoor even, courtyard will make an ideal choice for birthday parties or corporate BBQs. The court...
The Heritage room
Located on the second story of the Hotel, directly above the Governor's Lounge is fully equipped with a dance floor, DJ rig, and a huge sound system. Coupled with this, The Lounge is decked out with informal and comfortable couches, suitabl...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Royal Melbourne Hotel?
Events at Royal Melbourne Hotel start from 2000.00.
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 Royal Melbourne Hotel?
The following types of events can be held at Royal Melbourne Hotel:
- Workshop
- Corporate Function
- Cocktail Party
- Christmas Party
- Christening
- Bucks Night
- Birthday Party
- Bar Mitzvah
- Awards Dinner
- 50th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- Corporate Offsite
- Corporate Retreat
- Engagement Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- Seminar
- Conference
- Wedding
- Trivia Night
- School Formal
- Residential Conference
- Product Launch
- Networking Event
- Hens Night
- Gala Dinner
- Function
- Executive Retreat
- Bat Mitzvah
- Private Dining
- Ceremony
- University Ball
- Bridal shower
- Baby shower
- Training
- Trade Show
- Meeting
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Royal Melbourne Hotel is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Royal Melbourne Hotel is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Royal Melbourne Hotel 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 Royal Melbourne Hotel?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Royal Melbourne Hotel:
- 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 Royal Melbourne Hotel?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Royal Melbourne Hotel 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 Royal Melbourne Hotel 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 Royal Melbourne Hotel 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 Royal Melbourne Hotel if you book via us.
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.
Where is the Royal Melbourne Hotel located?
Royal Melbourne Hotel is ideally located on Bourke Street in Melbourne's CBD, minutes from Etihad Stadium, Southern Cross Station and all modes of transport. You can find the restaurant at 629 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.
What are the venue spaces for hire at the Royal Melbourne Hotel?
The Royal Melbourne Hotel offers a range of unique and versatile venue spaces for hire, perfect for any event or occasion. The hotel has five different spaces to choose from, each with its own unique features. They offer a relaxingly friendly atmosphere perfect to impress colleagues or clients or simply relax after a long day.
Learn more about the different event spaces for hire at this restaurant below:
Atrium
Step inside the glass-enclosed Atrium, where you'll find a bright and relaxing atmosphere by day or an intimately warm one as night falls. Adjacent to Courtyard Bar & heritage-listed bluestone Cellblock - The Atrium is the heart of RMH.
Courtyard
The Courtyard is an extension to the heart of RMH; an all-weather outdoor bar space featuring retractable awnings and a boutique bar. The Courtyard may accommodate up to 120 guests.
Cells
The original bluestone heritage-listed Cellblock is a self-contained space featuring a bar, AV/ DJ facilities and private bathrooms. Accompanied by an adjacent ' Wardens Lounge' room that can be reserved for events or just lounging around!
Heritage
The Heritage Room is an exclusive and luxurious space with the most cutting edge equipment, where you can enjoy your party or event. It can cater to 50-250 guests.
The Governors Lounge
The Governor’s Lounge is the perfect place to have an intimate, informal event or cocktail party. It may comfortably accommodate 100-guests.
What is on the menu at the Royal Melbourne Hotel?
You may view the full menu of the restaurant here.
What makes the Royal Melbourne Hotel a unique venue location?
The Royal Melbourne Hotel is one of Melbourne's most iconic venues. It is located in the heart of Melbourne CBD. The hotel is well equipped with top of the range facilities and it perfectly caters for any event or occasion. RMH incorporates historical features and modern architecture culminating into one of Melbourne's most iconic entertainment & dining venues. In fact, the hotel has played host to some of the most important events in Melbourne's history and is still a popular venue for weddings, corporate events and other special occasions today.
What is the capacity of the Royal Melbourne Hotel?
The Royal Melbourne Hotel has a total capacity of over 1200 guests.
What are the operating hours of the Royal Melbourne Hotel?
The RMH is open daily, from 11 AM till late. On Saturday nights, The Royal Melbourne Hotel is worth visiting as it turns into a night full of dance music like RNB, House and Minimal.