Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto

5 stars

495 Collins St., Melbourne, Australia, 3000

Editorial review

A favorite amongst business travelers, Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto is located on Collins Street in the CBD. The stock exchange and the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Center are easily accessed from the hotel. The rooms are classically furnished and have satellite TVs. There is a heated swimming pool and spa on the roof and a European restaurant with an outdoor bar to enjoy after your swim.

Overview

Located in the center of Melbourne, the five-star Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto hotel is just a few steps away from Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Center, Heide Museum of Modern Art and the Block Arcade.

Built in 1891 the residence features 19th-century Gothic design, antique furniture and state-of-the-art technology.

All 253 rooms overlooking the Yarra River are appointed with en suite bathrooms, satellite television, safety deposit boxes and mini-bars.

There are two restaurants, the Alluvial and the Merchant and two bars on site.

The business center comes with 11 meeting rooms catering for up to 300 people and Wi-Fi access.

The 24-hour fitness center offers modern cardiovascular, exercise and weight-training equipment, a heated indoor pool and a spa bath.

The personnel at the hotel speaks English, Deutch, French, Spanish, Italiano, Dutch, Czech, Japanese, Chinese, Greek, Korean, Hindi, Bahasa Indonesian, Croatian.

Year renovated   2008.  Number of floors   12.  Number of rooms   253.

hotel Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto Melbourne location

The hotel is located less than 1km away from the city center, close to the Crown Casino, Melbourne Aquarium, Victorian Arts Center, the National Gallery of Victoria and the Parliament House. Southern Cross Station is about 500m away, Flagstaff Train Station is within 700m, Flagstaff Underground Station is just 600m far and Melbourne Central Underground Station is approximately 900m away from the property.

Distance to:

  • City Center - 2.0km
  • Airport Tullamarine International - 18.9km
  • Train Station: Southern Cross Station - 500 m, Flagstaff Train Station - 700 m
  • Underground station: Flagstaff Station - 600 m, Melbourne Central Station - 900 m

Rooms

The hotel offers non-smoking guestrooms and facilities for people with disabilities.

Standard rooms feature working desks, 32-inches flat-screen TVs and luxurious bathrooms with walk-in rain showers.

Deluxe rooms come with LCD TVs and extra sitting areas.

Suites are appointed with pay movies, separate business areas and additional living rooms with the views of Rialto Towers.

Baby cots are available on request and children under the age of 18 stay for free in existing beds.

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    King Size Bed - 31m2

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              Dining options

              Full breakfast is served for a fee at the Alluvial restaurant every morning from 7am till 11am.

              24-hour in-room dining is possible on request.

              The Alluvial restaurant offers regional and international delicacies daily from 7am till 11pm.

              The Merchant restaurant serves authentic Italian specialties every day from 7am till 10pm.

              The Bluestone Wine Lounge bar welcomes the guests for a wide choice of Victorian and Australian wines and French champagnes in contemporary atmosphere seven days a week from noon till late at night.

              The Market Lane bar offers a variety of snacks and beverages daily from 2pm till 5pm.

              All visitors are offered a full breakfast for a fee. 

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              Facilities

              General
              • Parking (fee required)
              • Car rental
              • Currency exchange
              • Elevator
              • Tour desk
              • Luggage storage
              • Newspapers/magazines
              • Gay friendly
              • 24-Hour Front Desk
              Activities
              • Spa & wellness center
              Services
              • Dry cleaning
              • Massage services
              Room facilities
              • Non-smoking rooms
              • Air conditioning
              • Room service
              • Heating
              • In-room safe
              Dining facilities
              • Breakfast
              • Continental breakfast
              • Breakfast buffet
              • Bar
              • Restaurant
              • In-room breakfast
              Business facilities
              • Wi-Fi Internet
              Children's facilities
              • Child care
              Facilities for people with disabilities
              • Rooms/facilities for people with disabilities
              Leisure and relaxation facilities
              • Swimming pool
              • Indoor swimming pool
              • Sauna
              • Bicycle rentals
              • Jacuzzi
              • Fitness center
              Internet

              Wireless internet is available in public areas
              for additional charge

              Guest Parking

              Private hotel parking is possible on site and the rate is AUD 50 per day.

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              Guest feedback

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              • The buffet breakfast was excellent, our waitress was very helpful and check-in was completed in well under 2 mins.
              • The service was really good, bed was comfy and breakfast at the restaurant was one of the best buffet breakfast ive ever had in Australia.
              • The bed was comfortable and restaurant were both very good.
              Average guest rating
              Exceptional
              4.4
              Based on  59 reviews

              Policies

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              from  2 pm

              Check-Out

              until  11 am

              Children and extra beds
              • One child under the age of 19 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. 
              • One child under the age of 2 may stay for free. 
              • Maximum capacity of baby cots in a room is 1. 
              Pets

              Pets are not allowed

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              Attractions for Tourists
              • Melbourne Aquarium - 500 m
              • Eureka Tower - 600 m
              • St Paul's Cathedral - 800 m
              • Federation Square - 900 m
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              Train Stations
              • Southern Cross Station - 500 m
              • Flagstaff Train Station - 700 m
              • Flinders Street Station - 800 m
              • Parliament Train Station - 1.4km
              Convention Centers
              • Melbourne Exhibition Centre - 700 m
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              • Etihad Stadium - 800 m
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              • Melbourne Arts Centre - 1.1km
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              • Flagstaff Station - 600 m
              • Melbourne Central Station - 900 m
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              Getting there

              Avalon Airport is within 55.5km from the hotel.

              Airport shuttle is available at the price of AUD27

              Taxi rates: AUD100- AUD110

              By car take the city exit and drive straight for about 50km, while entering Melbourne take the Montague Street exit and follow the signs to the city center marked as Flinders Street, then turn left on William Street and turn left again on Collins Street, the hotel will be on your left.

              Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is situated less than 20km away.

              Airport shuttle is available at the price of AUD16

              Taxi rates: AUD60- AU70

              By car drive towards Tullamarine Fwy and turn left at Mt Alexander Road Exit, turn left at Flemington Road and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Peel Street, then take the 1st exit onto Peel Street and continue to William Street, turn right at Collins Street and you will see the hotel on your left.

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              Intercontinental Hotel Melbourne Reviews

              Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Intercontinental Hotel Melbourne

              Average guest rating:

              4.4Based on 59 reviews

              • Location 4.3
              • Service 4.5
              • Value 4.2
              • Rooms 4.5
              • Dining 4.5

              Individual guest reviews

              Reviews are ordered by language and date with a maximum of 25 reviews. 

              • Average rating: 4.5

                For the price paid i think we got excellent value at the rialto and good looking staff are always impeccably dressed. The rooms are large and extremely comfortable.

                My ratings for this hotel are:

                • 5 Rooms
                • 4 Service
                • 5 Value
              • Average rating: 4.2

                Comfortable hotel and professional and cheerful staff. Room was a nice.

                My ratings for this hotel are:

                • 5 Rooms
                • 5 Service
                • 3 Value
              • Average rating: 4.7

                Very central to the Melbourne shopping prec and staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely cosy renovated rooms and great food and bar service.

                My ratings for this hotel are:

                • 5 Rooms
                • 5 Service
                • 5 Value
              • Average rating: 5.0

                The lighting and the decor are fantastic, most staff are pretty good looking too. First, the desk in my room is very comfortable.

                My ratings for this hotel are:

                • 5 Rooms
                • 5 Service
                • 5 Value
              • Average rating: 4.8

                The downstairs restaurant in the hotel is very nice, the bed is really comfy and the staff are all friendly and helpful.

                My ratings for this hotel are:

                • 5 Rooms
                • 5 Value
              • Average rating: 3.9

                Place looks magnificent and service in general was great. The room was huge.

                My ratings for this hotel are:

                • 4 Rooms
                • 5 Service
                • 3 Value
              • Average rating: 2.3

                Tea is the cheapest stuff available, the bathroom is nice and the bed is comfortable.

                My ratings for this hotel are:

                • 4 Rooms
                • 1 Value
              • Average rating: 3.3

                Reception staff were friendly, the room itself was very warm and inviting.

                My ratings for this hotel are:

                • 4 Rooms
                • 3 Service
              • Average rating: 3.9

                The staff were fantastic and the bedding was very comfortable was probably the highlight of the room.

                My ratings for this hotel are:

                • 4 Rooms
                • 4 Service
              • Average rating: 4.5

                Very convenient, very friendly staff, the comfortable bed.

                My ratings for this hotel are:

                • 4 Rooms
                • 5 Service
              • Average rating: 5.0

                Staff were really nice, the bedding and linens were superb.

                My ratings for this hotel are:

                • 5 Rooms
                • 5 Service
              • Average rating: 4.2

                The staff were all very friendly and the room was modern and clean.

                My ratings for this hotel are:

                • 5 Rooms
                • 3 Service
              • Average rating: 4.8

                Staff were very friendly and helpful, bathroom was spacious and well lit.

                My ratings for this hotel are:

                • 5 Rooms
                • 5 Service
              • Average rating: 4.9

                The staff were very friendly and could not help you out enough, rooms and the matress were incredibly comfortable.

                My ratings for this hotel are:

                • 5 Rooms
                • 5 Service
              • Average rating: 4.5

                On the whole, service etc was all great and tea/Coffe/bottled softdrinks/water were available throughout the day.

                My ratings for this hotel are:

                • 5 Rooms
                • 4 Service

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