The Olsen
637-641 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
The Olsen Function Rooms

The John Olsen Penthouse
Perfect space for day meetings, dinners or cocktail parties with lots of natural light and views of the city skyline.

Gallery IV
Gallery IV - is especially noteworthy, a space drenched in sunlight and surrounded by floor to ceiling glass walls (and amazing views).

Gallery 3
The Gallery Rooms at the Olsen are a collection of separate spaces, all stylish, elegant, and rather filled with great artwork (naturally). The first three are able to be be combined in order to make one 85 square meter function room.The fo...

Gallery 1
The Gallery Rooms at the Olsen are a collection of separate spaces, all stylish, elegant, and rather filled with great artwork (naturally). The first three are able to be be combined in order to make one 85 square meter function room.The fo...

Courtyard and Poolside
The Olsen's Poolside Area is located on level one - within a unique space overlooking a glass bottom pool. An al fresco function venue with designer decor, the Poolside Area is great for summertime cocktail parties, corporate Christmas part...

Gallery Rooms
The Gallery Rooms at the Olsen are a collection of separate spaces, all stylish, elegant, and rather filled with great artwork (naturally). The first three are able to be be combined in order to make one 85 square meter function room. ...

Dare
The Olsen's Penthoouse is often called the "John Olsen Penthouse" - a stylish, refined, elegant penthouse, it's a fitting tribute to the hotel's namesake.The Penthouse is located on the 14th floor of the hotel, and boasts sweeping view...

The Lake Eyre Penthouse
The premium penthouse at The Olsen. Great for small day meetings or evening cocktail events. Includes an awesome outdoor deck, plunge pool and spa pool. Also has one bedroom so you can even stay in the room after your event (subject to avai...
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.