Conference & Events 2017
About
Rydges Geelong With views over Corio Bay, Rydges Geelong is minutes from Eastern Beach and just a short drive from the splendor of the Great Ocean Road and Bellarine Peninsula. Just an hours drive from Melbourne Airport or 20 minutes from Avalon Airport, Rydges Geelong offers an ideal location and easy access for delegates. Located within the Geelong Central Business District, Rydges Geelong is within easy reach of all business, shopping and entertainment precincts. All accommodation rooms are modern, large and well appointed. The hotel offers facilities that include an outdoor pool, spa, fitness centre and Zenith Restaurant & Bar.
Location Conveniently located in the heart of the CBD, Rydges Geelong offers stylish and affordable Geelong accommodation for business and leisure travellers alike. With sweeping views of the sparkling Corio Bay and only minutes from the lively foreshore of Eastern Beach, this premier Geelong hotel is the perfect blend of inner city convenience and that scenic holiday feel. Whether you re a foodie, art and history buff, weekend adventurer or bucket list sightseer, Rydges Geelong is the perfect base to take in all the city has to offer. Our hotel is within walking distance of the Corio Bay esplanade and the city s vibrant restaurant and bars, shopping centres, golf courses, museums and galleries.
Events
Conference & Events Located in the heart of the Geelong central business district, Rydges Geelong offers contemporary spaces for meetings, conferences and social events. The function venues at our Geelong hotel are private and come equipped with integrated audiovisual equipment and Wi-Fi, allowing organisers to connect with clients, colleagues and friends on a more personal level. For organisers looking for a large space, Rydges Geelong offers an open-plan, pillar-less function room that boasts integrated audiovisual capability and plenty of natural light. Whether a trade show, 400 person banquet or cocktail party, the warm and friendly Events Team at Rydges Geelong will help you design an event tailored to your needs. They are experts at what they do and can organise everything from overnight accommodation for your guests to which type of snacks will be served at break time.
Venues
Function Centre Featuring 300m2 floor space, our Geelong Function Centre is the largest conference venue at Rydges Geelong. The pillarless conference and events space features a built in stage/dance floor, perfect for presentations and social events. With an abundance of natural light from the retractable skylights, the space offers flexible setup options and modern furnishings throughout. The Function Centre features a private entrance from Myers Street which opens up into a large foyer ideal for catering breaks, pre event cocktails or delegate registration. The room offers 3 in built data projectors and screens. 300m2 4.5 Ceiling Height 400 Theatre 150 U Shape 80 Boardroom 215 Class Room 330 Banquet 600 Cocktail
Otway Looking for stylish Geelong Venues located in the heart of bustling Geelong city? Rydges Geelong is home to the Otway room, providing modern furnishings and state of the art audio visual. Otway provides direct access to the picturesque poolside terrace, ideal for post event cocktails. The venue can be connected with neighbouring Kardinia and Barwon venues to provide a larger event space or multiple break out rooms. 110m2 3.7 Ceiling Height 130 Theatre 40 U Shape 45 Boardroom 65 Class Room 100 Banquet 160 Cocktail
Kardinia Kardinia is a modern Geelong meeting room that offers stylish surrounds, state of the art audio visual and flexible setup options. Kardinia is connected to the Function Centre foyer, ideal for pre or post event cocktails, registration or catering breaks. This stylish Geelong meeting room features a retractable skylight, projector and screen and individually controlled heating and cooling. 130m2 4.5 Ceiling Height 150 Theatre 58 U Shape 55 Boardroom 80 Class Room 110 Banquet 150 Cocktail
Barwon Barwon room is located in the stunning Rydges Geelong Function Centre. The space offers direct access from the spacious reception area, ideal for pre or post event drinks or catering breaks. Our venues Geelong all feature state of the art audio visual, individually controlled heating and cooling and skylights. Barwon room is located next to Otway and Kardinia which can be combined to create a larger event space or multiple break out areas. 96m2 4.5 Ceiling Height 100 Theatre 50 U Shape 45 Boardroom 60 Class Room 100 Banquet 140 Cocktail
Kardinia & Barwon Kardinia and Barwon venues combine to offer a spacious Geelong conference room with an abundance of natural light. These conference rooms are connected directly to the large arrival foyer, perfect pre or post event space. With two built in data projectors, skylights and modern furnishings, this space is ideal for your next conference or event. Need more space? Kardinia and Barwon are connected to Otway room which provides a large stage/dance floor. 226m2 4.5 Ceiling Height 300 Theatre 80 U Shape 80 Boardroom 165 Class Room 230 Banquet 400 Cocktail
Terrace & Ante Terrace and Ante venues can be used separately or combined to offer a spacious conference room with an abundance of natural light. These conference rooms are connected directly to the hotel reception foyer. With two built in data projectors, natural lighting and modern furnishings, this space is ideal for your next conference or event. Terrace 67m2 2.7 Ceiling Height 60 Theatre 20 U Shape 25 Boardroom 45 Class Room 50 Banquet 80 Cocktail Ante 33m2 2.7 Ceiling Height 20 Theatre - 15 Boardroom - 15 Banquet 40 Cocktail Terrace & Ante 100m2 2.7 Ceiling Height 100 Theatre 50 U Shape 40 Boardroom 60 Theatre 70 Banquet 110 Cocktail
Stay
Accommodation The Geelong Function Centre is located in the 4 star Rydges Geelong, providing stylish and convenient accommodation for you and your guests. Ideal for those looking for a stylish and friendly hotel in Geelong, we offer spacious hotel rooms, apartments and suites with warm service, free Wi-Fi and a range of modern amenities. Amongst all the action, Rydges Geelong is around the corner from Eastern Geelong Golf Course, Eastern Beach, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong Arena and Simonds Stadium. With shopping centres, markets and various fashion boutiques close by, and a collection of restaurants, bars, museums and galleries only moments away, this is the perfect Geelong hotel destination to explore the local attractions. Each of our 138 well appointed rooms and suites boast flat screen cable TVs, stocked mini bars, plush beds and are awash in natural light. From our spacious Superior and Family Rooms to the breathtaking Bayview, expansive Apartments and Luxury Suites you ll have no trouble finding the ideal accommodation to meet your needs. - Free Wifi - Currency Exchange - Rydges Dreambeds - Stylish and contemporary - Laundry Service - Trendy Lobby Bar - Non-Smoking Rooms - Parking - 24 Hour Reception 136 Rooms Outdoor Swimming Pool Zenith Restaurant & Bar Gymnasium On-Site Parking
Contact Us
Enquire Today We would love to hear from you Conference & Events E: functions_rydgesgeelong@evt.com P: 03 5223 6215 F: 03 5221 5814 www.rydges.com/geelong