Book the InterContinental Melbourne with VIP Benefits

InterContinental Melbourne is where world-class luxury has been redefined for Melbourne. Step behind the heritage facade and experience the juxtaposition of Melbourne's old and new. The Rialto Building is architecturally significant as one of Melbourne's most delicate' boom style' buildings.

It is an integral part of an exceptional group of late Victorian commercial buildings on Collins Street.

Be transported from the 1890's neo-gothic façade and be immersed in a lifetime's experience in luxury, housed in a much-loved Melbourne landmark. Five-star luxury hotel located on prestigious Collins Street, a timeless heritage building offering modern amenities.

Built-in 1891, the InterContinental Melbourne began as two separate buildings that housed the famous Melbourne wool stores and its offices. Completed during the Gold Rush, when Melbourne was the wealthiest city globally, the historic Rialto building was commissioned by Patrick McCaughan, a wealthy Melbourne businessman, and designed in the neo-gothic style by celebrated architect William Pitt.

Next door, the Winfield building housed the offices that serviced the wool and wheat stores in the late 1800s. Designed by architects Richard Speight Jr. and Charles D'Ebro, the Australian National Trust lists it as "an example of the Romanesque brick style from the closing phase of the gold boom." The bluestone cobbled laneways between the Rialto and Winfield buildings, which once echoed with the clatter of horse hoofs as carts carried wool and wheat to the wharves, remain untouched under the floorboards. This is because the Rialto and Winfield buildings were designed to facilitate the new commercial enterprise style at the time.

They offered tenants the latest modern technology, with street-level shopfronts, overhead offices, and basement warehouse space.

Named after the commercial district in medieval Venice, the Rialto building was one of the finest examples of 19th-century Gothic architecture and a commercial modernity symbol. The Rialto and Winfield buildings were perfectly designed for Melbourne's new retail center, with a unique adjoining laneway.

These magnificent buildings were transformed by InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, with the InterContinental Melbourne opening in December 2008. The Rialto Building is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and protected by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria).

Rooms & Suites

Experience timeless luxury located on prestigious Collins Street. All the 253 well-appointed guestrooms come with complimentary bathrobes, slippers, and a hand-picked selection of Agraria spa products. All guests also have access to the premium leisure facilities, including an indoor heated pool, spa, sauna, jacuzzi, and gymnasium. Explore the Queen Rialto, King Deluxe, Twin Deluxe, or Executive Rooms and plan your stay in luxury today.

Dining

Welcome to Alluvial Restaurant, located on the Flinders Lane level of InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto. Alluvial takes inspiration from the diverse cultures that make Melbourne food so unique. Be seated under a soaring glass atrium and experience the international breakfast menu, seasonal express lunch menu, or sophisticated evening menu matched with a premium wine list, showcasing locally sourced wines. Alluvial Restaurant is named after the Alluvial gold deposits found in Melbourne during the gold rush when Melbourne was at its peak as the richest city in the world. Dine in-house in Alluvial and experience Melbourne's local produce and flavors.

Club InterContinental

It is available exclusively for guests staying in Club InterContinental rooms and suites. A place of sanctuary after a busy day exploring Melbourne, working, or simply a quiet place to unwind. Private access on level 4 overlooking Collins Street enhances every detail of your Club journey through personalized and thoughtful touches. This exclusive experience includes private check-in and check-out, breakfast, all-day refreshments, afternoon tea, and evening canapes. For exceptional experiences and details that are indeed a delight, there is only Club InterContinental at InterContinental Melbourne.