The Victoria Hotel by EVT

What The Victoria Hotel by EVT does

The Victoria Hotel is a 371-room heritage hotel located at 215 Little Collins Street in Melbourne's CBD, built in 1880 and operated by Rydges Hotels Limited under EVT Group's Independent Collection brand. The property functions as a full-service hospitality offering combining heritage accommodation across multiple configurations (Heritage King, Queen, Twin, Triple, Family, and Apartment rooms) with on-site food and beverage venues (MISTER MUNRO Restaurant & Bar and Vic's Bar on the mezzanine level) and a versatile events portfolio including the Victoria Room (up to 300 capacity), Collins Room, Boardroom, and Little Vic's private dining space.

Revenue is generated through four principal streams: hotel accommodation booked direct or via third-party channels; food and beverage service including buffet breakfast, dinner, bar snacks, and Friday cocktail promotions; event venue hire for corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, and private celebrations; and ancillary revenue such as on-site parking at AU$50 per night. Pricing is dynamic and yield-managed, with promotional flash rates from AU$169 and longer-stay tiers from AU$199, while EVT Stays loyalty members receive a guaranteed 10% discount on best available rates.

The customer base spans individual leisure travelers (the primary segment), families, corporate and conference clients, and private event hosts. Distribution is led by direct channels (website and phone), supplemented by EVT Stays, OTAs such as Booking.com, and a dedicated conference and events team handling corporate and group enquiries. Technology infrastructure comprises standard hotel PMS and booking systems, EVT Stays loyalty integration, and SevenRooms for restaurant reservations, with no disclosed AI or proprietary technology layer.

Name

The Victoria Hotel by EVT

Legal name

Rydges Hotels Limited

Website

https://victoriahotel.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Victoria Hotel is a 371-room heritage hotel built in 1880, operating in Melbourne's CBD under EVT Group's Independent Collection, serving leisure travelers, families, corporate groups, and private event clients with accommodation, dining, and event venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Hotel Accommodation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic & Heritage Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Historic/Heritage Conference Hotels (THAGALAL)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Conference event venues
• Restaurant bar dining
• Heritage hospitality services
• Corporate meeting facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Revenue from 371 guest rooms including Heritage King, Heritage Queen, Heritage Twin, Heritage Triple, Family Rooms, and Apartment Rooms. Bookings made directly through website or phone, with pricing varying by room type, length of stay, and promotional offers.
2. Food & Beverage: On-site dining through MISTER MUNRO Restaurant & Bar and Vic's Bar. Includes buffet breakfast, dinner service, bar snacks, and specialty cocktails (e.g., Friday $15 cocktail promotions).
3. Event Venues & Conferences: Revenue from corporate meetings, conferences, private events, and weddings. Multiple venues available including The Victoria Room (up to 300 capacity), Boardroom, Collins Room, and private dining spaces within MISTER MUNRO.
4. Parking: On-site car parking available for $50 per car, per night (limited availability, first-come first-served basis). Electric car charging station also available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne is a heritage hotel property offering 371 guest rooms in multiple configurations (Heritage King, Heritage Queen, Heritage Queen Twin, Heritage Triple, Heritage Twin, Family, and Apartment rooms), complemented by on-site dining at MISTER MUNRO Restaurant & Bar and Vic's Bar, and multi-purpose conference and event venues including The Victoria Room (capacity 300), Collins Room, Boardroom, and Little Vic's. The hotel also provides on-site parking, a gym, a pool, 24-hour reception, and participates in the EVT Stays loyalty program.

Product overview

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne is a historic 371-room hotel built in 1880, operated under the Independent Collection by EVT brand. The hotel operates as a unified hospitality offering combining accommodation (Heritage rooms in various configurations), dining (MISTER MUNRO Restaurant & Bar and Vic's Bar), and event venues (The Victoria Room, Collins Room, Boardroom, and Little Vic's). The property also participates in the EVT Stays loyalty program and offers promotional packages. The hotel is located at 215 Little Collins Street in Melbourne's CBD, approximately 30 minutes from Melbourne Airport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heritage Accommodation Rooms

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EVT GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Victoria Hotel is operated by Rydges Hotels Limited trading as Independent Collection by EVT. EVT Ltd is the parent company operating hotels, cinemas, resorts, and loyalty programs across Australia and New Zealand. The hotel benefits from EVT's centralized loyalty program (EVT Stays), shared marketing resources, and group booking infrastructure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Grand Hyatt Melbourne: Luxury 548-room full-service hotel on Russell Street in Melbourne CBD. Directly comparable in scale, dining venues, conference facilities, and corporate/leisure guest mix.
• QT Melbourne: Design-led boutique full-service hotel on Russell Street, Melbourne CBD with 188 rooms and multiple dining venues. Comparable in CBD positioning, F&B emphasis, and lifestyle/event targeting.
• Park Hyatt Melbourne: Luxury full-service hotel in Melbourne's East End Theatre District with 240 rooms, fine dining, and event spaces. Comparable CBD-adjacent positioning for leisure, theatre, and corporate guests.
• Hotel Windsor Melbourne: Heritage full-service hotel on Spring Street, Melbourne CBD, established 1883. The closest direct competitor to The Victoria Hotel by heritage positioning, CBD location, and full-service offering for leisure and corporate guests.
• The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins: Boutique heritage hotel located directly on the same Little Collins Street as The Victoria Hotel. Comparable Melbourne CBD full-service offering targeting leisure travelers, theatre-goers, and corporate guests.
• The Westin Melbourne: Luxury full-service hotel on Collins Street, Melbourne CBD with 262 rooms, multiple dining outlets, and event facilities. Directly comparable in CBD positioning and corporate/event revenue mix.
• The Langham Melbourne: Luxury full-service hotel on Southbank Promenade with 388 rooms, Chuan Spa, multiple dining venues, and conferencing. Comparable CBD-adjacent scale and full-service amenity set.
• Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne: Heritage full-service hotel on Flinders Street, Melbourne CBD, offering conference facilities and dining. Comparable CBD heritage positioning, room count, and corporate/leisure guest mix.
• Sofitel Melbourne on Collins: Luxury full-service hotel on Collins Street, Melbourne CBD, offering 363 rooms, conference facilities, and multiple dining venues. Direct competitor in the upscale CBD accommodation and corporate events market.

Broad incumbents

• Crown Towers Melbourne: Integrated luxury hotel within Crown Melbourne casino/resort complex on Southbank. Comparable in luxury CBD positioning, dining, and conferencing, but with bundled gaming/entertainment offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thevictoriahotelmelbourne
• Instagraminstagram.com/thevictoriahotelmelbourne
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-victoria-hotel-by-evt

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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