InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto by IHG

Hotels
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
8.6 (1239 reviews)
495 Collins Street , Melbourne , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Comfortable rooms
Great amenities
Cons:
Overpriced
Inconsistent service quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Room was very quiet and very clean from what I could see, but some switches had been damaged.
Service
9
Staff were excellent and attentive, but there were issues with guest services requests.
Location
9.3
Location perfect; very close to transport and attractions.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms are nice and big with great storage, but some had issues facing the interior.
Amenities
8.7
Features indoor pool, gym, spa, but some amenities were not functional as expected.
Value for Money
7.8
Very overpriced, not worth the cost especially for inward facing rooms.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Good dining options, but room service quality was slow and poor.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall happy with accommodation despite some service and value complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 11:51

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Facilities

InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto offers a blend of history and luxury, boasting a rooftop pool, jacuzzi, and fitness facilities. Unwind with a cocktail at Bluestone Bar or explore Melbourne's hidden gems with the help of our experienced Concierge.

Upscale Room Features

Our rooms and suites provide the ultimate city escape with 24-hour in-room dining, free Wi-Fi, Chromecast streaming, and plush InterContinental Cloud Beds for a restful night's sleep. Upgrade to Club access for exclusive benefits like breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening canapes.

Prime Location and Dining Experiences

Situated in the Rialto Precinct on Collins St, our hotel is surrounded by renowned venues such as Botanica Wellness Spa, Ronnie's signature restaurant, and Alluvial Restaurant. Indulge in a culinary journey at Vue De Monde, just steps away in the Rialto tower.

Ready to experience luxury and history in the heart of Melbourne? Book your stay at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto now.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card on check-in. The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorization form and present a copy of the person's ID and credit card.

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card and a 3% charge when you pay with a Diners Club credit card.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 80 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for AUD 70 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1239 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Jodie family_with_children au
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Brad family_with_children au
5
Pros:

The staff.

Cons:

The facilities, the spa was inoperable, and the pool was way too cold for winter. Very disappointed, as that's the reason we booked for the kids. Rooms are small and tired. Staff are lovely. The picture of the pool online looks ten times better than it actually is when you get there.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
J
Julia solo_traveller au
9
Buffet breakfast was amazing
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

A bit dark

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
A
Andrea couple au
10
Highly recommended for a special occasion
Pros:

A Heritage building with lots of character. This was for my husband’s 60th birthday and the staff could not have been more hospitable! We booked a club room with bath tub and got upgraded to a junior suite. An Amazing stay!

Cons:

Sunday surcharge in the bar restaurant was steep!

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Chloe solo_traveller au
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Denise solo_traveller au
7
Good service , great in room dining options, staff very prompt but rooms were just little to older side
Pros:

Good location and great fascade and history

Cons:

The rooms were quiet small and a little outdated . Quiet old

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
T
Travellee couple au
10
Relaxing and unique
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
S
Sarah family_with_children au
10
Wonderful staff, great facilities and amazing breakfast
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
V
Valya solo_traveller au
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
L
Lonita couple au
5
Cons:

Your rooms are not clean

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
P
Paul solo_traveller au
10
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
T
Thi Trang family_with_children au
10
We really love it!!!
Pros:

Excellent room and the beds are comfort.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
C
Carl family_with_children au
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

The hot tub was out of service

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Chris couple de
8
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Resort07875718006 Family
2
Deceptive App Interface, Constant Backtracking, and Appalling Elite Service
Pros:

As an IHG Platinum Elite Ambassador member since 2017, I have stayed at InterContinental properties globally for nearly a decade. My experience coordinating an upcoming stay with the InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto has been the single most ridiculous and unprofessional display of hospitality management I have ever encountered. I ultimately cancelled my reservation out of sheer frustration.

I booked a family stay for 4 guests (2 adults, 2 children) under a "Best Flexible Member Exclusive Rate with Breakfast." My final confirmation invoice explicitly states "With Breakfast" next to our 4-person headcount. Yet, the hotel's administrative team insisted I pay an extra AUD 30 to AUD 52 per child, per day at the hotel, pointing to fine print buried deep inside a hidden rate description menu that completely disappears on the final receipt invoice a customer actually receives.

It gets worse. I applied a Milestone Confirmable Suite Upgrade voucher. During initial coordination, their customer service team explicitly confirmed in writing that they "coordinated with the hotel manager" to lock in the top-tier Iconic Suite to accommodate my family. Days later, a different agent completely backtracked on this written promise, forced us into a lower Junior Suite, and mistakenly addressed me by a completely different surname.

To top it off, when the Junior Suite was assigned, my live IHG App profile explicitly displayed the text "Lounge Access" under the room details. When I brought this system representation to their attention, they flipped once again, denying it and demanding an extra AUD 130 per person, per day to use the lounge.

I escalated this entire mess complete with undeniable screenshot proof of the breakfast invoice and the app's "Lounge Access" glitchdirectly to the General Manager. Instead of taking accountability for his team's conflicting written promises or his corporate platform's misrepresentations, the GM chose to close ranks, hide behind terms and conditions, and ignore the clear bait-and-switch.

They chose fine print over a decade of elite loyalty. I officially cancelled our stay and took my family's business to a luxury property in Melbourne that actually understands hospitality and honors its word. Elite members, beware: do not trust their app, and do not trust their word.

2026-06-09 via Tripadvisor
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Scott solo_traveller au
8
A great stay at the Intercontinental
Pros:

Unique design around the old Rialto building and it has been kept in a very good and clean condition. Very attentive and friendly staff.

Cons:

A few too many kids bombing in the pool.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Carlos couple co
9
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Bico77 solo_traveller au
5
Pros:

Clean
Onsite staff very friendly

Cons:

Overpriced parking
Phone offshore customer service, know nothing
Access was poor from the side street, no sign
Bar items were poor. No chocolate
Room was very basic for $300 a night, no view

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Carlos couple co
9
Pros:

Ubicación y habitaciones cómodas

Cons:

El personal del desayuno podría ser más ágil. Muy amables, eso si

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
D
Deveron family_with_children au
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee