The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

Seated dinner: 550 guests

“The Grand Ballroom seats up to 550 guests banquet-style or hosts up to 958 for a cocktail-style celebration.”

Standing reception: 958 guests

“The Grand Ballroom seats up to 550 guests banquet-style or hosts up to 958 for a cocktail-style celebration.”

Smallest party taken: 40 guests

“Smaller spaces, including The Melbourne Room (up to 120) and The Oswald (from 40), suit more intimate weddings.”

Rooms: 257 rooms

“The hotel has 257 rooms and suites across floors 65 to 79, with special wedding room-block rates available on request.”

Room types: 14 listed

“Premier Double, 2 Double Bed”

Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

“As a large hotel with 10 divisible event spaces, multiple events can run concurrently in different rooms; whole-venue or whole-floor exclusivity isn't guaranteed unless specifically booked.”

Outdoor ceremony: No

“As a high-rise CBD tower, all event spaces, including ceremony settings, are indoor.”

In-house catering: Yes

“Catering is exclusively in-house, delivered by the Ritz-Carlton culinary team with bespoke menus, and complemented by access to hatted restaurant Atria and cocktail bar Cameo for pre- or post-wedding dining.”

Outside caterers allowed: No

“Catering is exclusively in-house, delivered by the Ritz-Carlton culinary team with bespoke menus, and complemented by access to hatted restaurant Atria and cocktail bar Cameo for pre- or post-wedding dining.”

Bar on site: Yes

“Steeped in imagination, our cocktail bar with a view in Melbourne, Cameo, is an intimate destination that invites discovery through a showcase of exceptional spirits, rare vintages and the art of mixology.”

Price: A$290 to A$325 per head

“| Price Range | $290–$325 per head |”

Exclusive use required: No

“As a large hotel with 10 divisible event spaces, multiple events can run concurrently in different rooms; whole-venue or whole-floor exclusivity isn't guaranteed unless specifically booked.”

Pets: No

“Pets are not allowed.”

Children: Yes

“Children of any age are allowed.”

Nearest airport: MEL

“MEL”

Parking: Yes

“Both self-parking and valet parking are available at $85 per day (not complimentary).”

Step-free access: Yes

“The property has accessible entrances, elevators, mobility-accessible guest rooms with roll-in showers, and valet parking suited to adapted vehicles; service animals are welcome without fee.”

Guest transport: No

“This hotel does not provide shuttle service.”

Event spaces: Banquet room

“Meeting/banquet facilities”

Reception indoors: Yes

“Enlivened through bold geometries and artful details, The Ritz-Carlton Grand Ballroom is an iconic luxury wedding reception venue reflecting Melbourne’s modern spirit and contemporary design sensibility.”

Reception outdoors: No

“As a high-rise CBD tower, all event spaces, including ceremony settings, are indoor.”

Swimming pool: Yes

“Linger in tranquility with access to our vitality pool, steam room, sauna, and a panoramic infinity pool overlooking Melbourne.”

Coordinator on the day: Yes

“A dedicated Ritz-Carlton Wedding Specialist guides every celebration, with bespoke menus from the culinary team behind hatted restaurant Atria and cocktail bar Cameo.”