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The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3000
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About us

The Ritz-Carlton sets the standard in elegance for business and leisure travellers worldwide. We've perfected the art of hospitality with an approach to luxury that has never been duplicated. This heritage is on full display at the new Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, which features designs inspired by the city's history. Find our hotel in the Central Business District, near the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and cultural attractions like Southbank and The National Gallery of Victoria. Walk to the iconic Yarra River or visit St. Kilda Beach, 20 minutes away. Expect luxury amenities like our spa, heated infinity pool, grand ballroom and Sky Lobby reception. Dine at our hotel's signature restaurant or sip cocktails at The Ritz-Carlton Bar. Retire to a residential-inspired accommodation featuring feather beds, panoramic views and marble bathrooms. Expect more at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, where every occasion becomes one to remember.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandThe Ritz-Carlton
Built2022
Renovated-
Total meeting space21,065 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms257
Venue typeHotel

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 16 - Dec 31Jan 13 - Mar 31
Shoulder season
Jan 01 - Jan 12Apr 01 - Apr 30Aug 16 - Sep 15
Low season
May 01 - Aug 15

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
21,065.0 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,898.6 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
4,154.9 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Ritz-Carlton Ballroom 1
3,713.6 sq. ft.
59.1 x 59.1 sq. ft.
23.0 ft.
470
-
250
470
190
Ritz-Carlton Ballroom 2
4,154.9 sq. ft.
68.9 x 62.3 sq. ft.
23.0 ft.
520
-
250
520
200
The Melbourne
2,088.2 sq. ft.
72.2 x 29.5 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
250
-
120
250
117
Melbourne 1
656.6 sq. ft.
23.0 x 29.5 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
84
25
40
84
36
Melbourne 2
678.1 sq. ft.
23.0 x 29.5 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
84
25
30
84
36
Melbourne 3
678.1 sq. ft.
23.0 x 29.5 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
84
25
30
84
36
The Executive Editor
1,313.2 sq. ft.
59.1 x 23.0 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
144
-
80
144
72
Editor 1
505.9 sq. ft.
23.0 x 19.7 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
60
15
30
60
20
Editor 2
807.3 sq. ft.
32.8 x 23.0 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
80
15
50
80
30

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
257
Suites
13
Tax rate
10%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 13.98 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
Street parking

Local Attractions

Queen Victoria Market
Shopping
7 mins
Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 140 years. Home to over 600 small businesses, it is a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, hand-made and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs
Corner of Elizabeth S. and Victoria St.
Melbourne, VIC_AUS, AU 3000
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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Birdwood Avenue
Melbourne, AU 3000
Sea Life Melbourne
King Street
Melbourne, AU 3000
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Aboriginal Heritage Walk
Recreation
10 mins
Womin Djeka. Journey into Melbourne Gardens, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with an Aboriginal guide. Gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of the First Peoples of Australia though a journey of identifying significant native plants within the Gardens. Learn about Aboriginal plant uses, customs and on-going connection to country.
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Birdwood Avenue
Melbourne, VIC_AUS, AU 3141
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Melbourne City Experience
Recreation
10 mins
Explore marvelous Melbourne. Duration of tour - 4 hours.
Melbourne, VIC_AUS, AU 3000
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Federation Square
Corner of Swanston Street and Flinders S
Melbourne, AU 3000
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The National Gallery of Victoria
Theater
10 mins
See blockbuster exhibitions alongside an impressive permanent collection at the National Gallery of Victoria. You could easily spend a whole day in the building so be sure to make regular pit stops!
180 St Kilda Road
Melbourne, VIC_AUS, AU 3006
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Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson Street
Carlton, AU 3053
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Flemington Racecourse
448 Epsom Road
Flemington, AU 3031
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Hosier Lane
Hosier Lane
Melbourne, AU 3000
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State Library Victoria
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne, AU 3000
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Cancellation Policy

24 Hours

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The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Mixed,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Food Packaging

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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