Rydges On Swanston
701 Swanston Street, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Rydges On Swanston Function Rooms

Panorama Room
A bright filled room located on the fourth floor, accommodating up to 60 guests depending on set up style. The room also offers in built AV equipment and an abundance of natural light.

Skyline Lounge
Skyline Lounge is located directly off Skyline, Horizon, Panorama, Vista and Aspect. With an abundance of natural light and city views it is the perfect catering space for conference and post-event networking drinks. This space can also cat...

Boardroom 1, 2 and 3
Located conveniently on the ground floor, just off the main hotel lobby; each Boardroom can accommodate up to 30 guests, depending on set up style and also offers in built AV equipment and natural light.

Scope Room
Located conveniently on the ground floor, just off the main hotel lobby; Scope Room can accommodate up to 100 guests, depending on set up style. The room also offers in built AV equipment.

Realm Room
Located conveniently on the ground floor, just off the main hotel lobby; Realm Room can accommodate up to 100 guests, depending on set up style. The room also offers in built AV equipment and has direct access to the Hotel Lobby, Restaurant...

Orbit Room
Located conveniently on the ground floor, just off the main hotel lobby; the space can also be divided into two separate rooms - Realm and Scope. Collectively and individually, each room offers inbuilt AV equipment. Orbit Room can accommoda...

Aspect Room
Aspect is a bright filled room located on the fourth floor, accommodating up to 30 guests depending on set up style. This space can be used for a small meeting, a secretariat or to extend Skyline Lounge for additional exhibition or catering...

Horizon Room
A bright filled room located on the fourth floor, accommodating up to 120 guests depending on set up style. The room also offers in built AV equipment and an abundance of natural light.

Vista Room
A bright filled room located on the fourth floor, accommodating up to 120 guests depending on set up style. The room also offers in built AV equipment and an abundance of natural light.

Skyline Room
Skyline is our dedicated event space which spans the entire fourth floor; the space can also be divided into three separate rooms – Horizon, Vista and Panorama. Collectively and individually, each room offers inbuilt AV equipment and loads ...

The Pool Deck
The Pool Deck our hidden gem at Rydges on Swanston is the unique Melbourne Rooftop Venue providing you with a stunning space suitable for any social or corporate event. The Pool Deck can seat up to 80 guests for a luncheon or dinner and ca...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Rydges On Swanston?
Events at Rydges On Swanston 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.
What type of events can be hosted at Rydges On Swanston?
The following types of events can be held at Rydges On Swanston:
- Seminar
- Trade Show
- University Ball
- Wedding
- Workshop
- Networking Event
- Trivia Night
- Residential Conference
- Product Launch
- Executive Retreat
- Gala Dinner
- Meeting
- End of Financial Year Party
- Function
- AGM
- Awards Dinner
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Corporate Offsite
- Corporate Retreat
- Exhibition
- Training
- Engagement Party
- School Formal
- 30th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Bar Mitzvah
- Christening
- Bucks Night
- 18th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- Birthday Party
- Hens Night
- 21st Birthday Party
- Bridal shower
- Baby shower
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Rydges On Swanston is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Rydges On Swanston is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Rydges On Swanston 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 Rydges On Swanston?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Rydges On Swanston:
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
- Filtered Water
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 Rydges On Swanston?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Rydges On Swanston 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 Rydges On Swanston 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 Rydges On Swanston 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 Rydges On Swanston 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.