Mercure North Melbourne (previously Rydges) features 70 modern guest rooms, an outdoor pool and a café/bar. It is conveniently located directly opposite the Royal Children’s Hospital. As you step inside, the minimalist lines and earthy tone suede furnishings welcome guests. WiFi is available in all guest rooms. The stylish Polo Café & Bar serves quality cuisine with a large selection of snacks and children's meals. The bar has an extensive range of beers, wines and spirits. Facilities at Mercure North Melbourne include a sauna, and 3 conference rooms bathed in natural light. Just 20 minutes’ drive from Tullamarine Airport, and another 8 minutes' from central Melbourne, makes this the ideal base for any traveller. Royal Melbourne Hospital is less than 5 minutes’ walk away. It is 5 minutes' drive from Queen Victoria Market and 10 minutes' drive from Crown Casino.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Mercure
Hotel chain/brand
Mercure

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
6.4
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
6.6
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
7.8
Low score for Melbourne
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Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • How long to walk to Royal Melbourne hospital,please?

    The walking distance from Mercure North hotel to Royal Melbourne hospital is 7-8 minutes.
    Answered on 11 August 2021
  • Hi , do you have free parking?

    We have on-site secure parking for an additional charge of $25 per vehicle per night. No need to pre-book the parking just talk to our lovely receptio..
    Answered on 8 June 2023
  • Hi, is the location close to trams?

    Hi There, We certainly are within walking distance (200m) to Flemington road Tram stop. Regards Mercure North Melbourne front office team
    Answered on 30 March 2021
  • Is your pool heated? What is your pool opening hours?

    The pool is outdoor and no heat. It is open from 6am to 9pm every day and also features a Sauna and shower area.
    Answered on 9 June 2023
  • How far to the Zoo

    Hi! Melbourne Zoo is located around 2km away from the Hotel. This is a 25 minute walk or 15 minute tram ride. Kind regards, Reception
    Answered on 19 November 2022
  • Hi, i am landing in Melbourne at 10:30pm Friday night and wondering if reception is open at 11:30-12:00am when i get the skybus in? (2 night stay)

    Hotel reception is open 24 hours
    Answered on 29 March 2021
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Polo Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Mercure North Melbourne

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 27 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Mercure North Melbourne takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about £50. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 0 per child, per night
Cot upon request
AUD 0 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 0 per child, per night

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there is a 1.5% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Mercure North Melbourne

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Mercure North Melbourne has 1 restaurant:

    • Polo Cafe
  • Mercure North Melbourne is 1.4 miles from the centre of Melbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Mercure North Melbourne can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
  • Room options at Mercure North Melbourne include:

    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Double
  • Check-in at Mercure North Melbourne is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Mercure North Melbourne may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Mercure North Melbourne offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Swimming Pool