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1880s – “Marvellous Melbourne”

“Marvellous Melbourne” was a popular way to describe our city dating back to around 1880 when Melbourne started to grow and develop into a major world city as a result of the gold rush. The name is still in use today. During this time Melbourne rapidly expanded and the population increased to reach just short […]

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TIMELESS ELEGANCE IN THE HEART OF MELBOURNE Check-in* Check-out* Adults Children Rooms Search RICH HISTORY, CONTEMPORARY CHARM Be enchanted by the grandeur and grace of InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto; a haven in the centre of the city. Discover world-class luxury with a quintessentially Melbourne touch. Nestled behind the 1890’s neo-gothic façade of the iconic Rialto […]

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CAPACITIES AND FLOOR PLANS MEmorable meetings of all shapes and sizes From grand galas to intimate team bonding sessions, the perfect space awaits to bring your next event to life. Floor Plan Download floor plan Capacities Download capacity chart Download Capacity Chart

2008 – InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto opens

2006 – Hotel management taken over by InterContinental Hotels Group and an extensive $50 million luxury refurbishment took place

1984 – The Menzies at Rialto hotel opened

1970s – The buildings were purchased by The Grollo Group and underwent renovation

1891 – The Wool Exchange building was designed by architects Charles d’Ebro and Richard Speight

1890 – William Pitt designed the Rialto building as a state of art office building

1889 – Melbourne’s first electric tram began operations