Carlton is one of Melbournes best known cosmopolitian centres, boasting a diverse range of outstanding restaurants , shops, cultural activities and night spots.

Views across the scenic Lincoln Square Gardens to the city skyline are testimony to the convenience of Rydges on Swanston, Carlton.

With a fantastic location in one of Melbourne's most exciting districts Rydges on Swanston, Carlton offers it's guests an unparalleled accommodation experience.

The marble foyer filled with natural light creates a stunning first impression, worthy of the hotel's beautiful location in the heart of Carlton, just minutes from Lygon Street.

With grand views over Lincoln Square Gardens, Red's Restaurant offers a wholesome traditional menu that is reasonably priced and well presented in a warm, comfortable environment furnished with natural timbers and materials.

The more than friendly welcome awaiting you from the front office team personifies the ideals of Rydges on Swanston, Carlton. Staff work hard to anticipate your needs and feel that it's the extra touches that count, such as a personalised note from the chef that lets guests know that should they have a special request, the kitchen will be more than happy to prepare it.

We endeavour to make even our youngest guests welcome with an invitation to join the new Kid's Club, with games, activities and prizes to make a stay at Rydges on Swanston, Carlton more fun than hotel's were ever meant to be!

For guests from farther afield, our especially designed Melbourne Information Kit provides a bounty of information and entertainment options to ensure guests make the most of marvelous Melbourne.

From the heart of the city of Melbourne, it's just a leisurely walk or a short team ride up Swanston Street to Melbourne's best known cosmopolitan centre, Carlton. Rydges on Swanston,Carlton is only minutes from Melbourne's central business district and prime attractions such as the:

• Melbourne Cricket Ground
• Carlton's bustling Lygon Street
• Exhibition Buildings
• Imax theatre
• Crown Casino
• Queen Victoria Market
• Melbourne University
• Victorian Arts Centre
• Royal Melbourne Zoo
• Melbourne's new Museum
• Colonial Stadium
• Royal Botanic Gardens
• Melbourne Park (Tennis centre)

Features

• Relaxed dining in Red's restaurant overlooking Lincoln Square Gardens.
• Complimentary entry to Melbourne City Baths and fitness centre (two blocks away).
• Valet laundry service
• Guest parking. ed's Bar open 7 days a week.
  (Happy Hour Friday 5.30pm-6.30pm & 7.30pm-8.30pm)
• Members of Qantas or Ansett frequent flyer programs
  earn 5 points per dollar spent.
• Tram stop 20 seconds walk away to take you into
  the City Centre (3 min. tram ride).
• Convention facilities cater for up to 350 people.
• Potter and luggage storage facility.
• Airport transfer to your door. (Sky bus)
• Business Centre.

About the Location
Five minutes from Melbourne's CBD, Rydges on Swanston, Carlton is an easy walk to the vibrant cafes and restaurants of the famous Lygon Street, and a short tram ride to the Queen Victoria Markets and Telstra Dome.

How to get there
Rydges on Swanston, Carlton is approximately a 25 minute drive from Tullamarine Airport. To get to the hotel by road you take the city bound Tullamarine Freeway, then Flemington Road, then Grattan Street, and finally turn into Swanston Street, and turn right at Lincoln Square North.

Weddings & Events

The professionalism and dedication of the Rydges on Swanston, Carlton team will exceed your wedding reception expectations and ensure the success of your reception

• Special accommodation packages available for your guests
• Complimentary bridal suite for the bride and groom
• Panoramic views of Melbourne city skyline
• Receptions from 50 to 200 guests
• Catering options starting from $55.00 per head
• A choice of reception rooms available

Meetings & Business

Rydges on Swanston, Carlton also has a range of conference and meeting rooms that can cater for a small meeting of 5 delegates up to a conference for 300 delegates. State of the art audio visual and technical equipment is also available. Residential and day conference packages are available.

• Range of conference and meeting rooms that cater for a small meeting of 15 delegates to a conference for 300 delegates
• Great flexibility with The Carlton Room fully divisible into three separate syndicate rooms or it has the ability to be used as one major room
• All rooms have natural light and sound proof walls
• The Swanston Room located on the ground floor is ideal for trade displays, product launches or dinner dances
• Fully equipped business centre
• Pre & Post function foyer area ideal breakout space or pre-dinner drinks area
  Conference concierge service
• State-of-the-art audio visual and technical equipment

Hotel Facilities

• 24hr Front Desk
• Bar/Lounge
• Child Minding
• Currency Exchange Services
• Drycleaning / Laundry
• Gym / Fitness Room
• Lift / Elevator
• Non-Smoking Floors
• Outdoor Swimming Pool
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Sauna
• Spa
• Tour Desk

Rydges on Swanston Carlton