By Gwen O’Toole

Melbourne’s newest and largest multipurpose accommodation and events facility, Rydges Bell City, has opened this month in Preston in the city’s north.

The opening of the $240-million venue makes it one of the city’s largest inner-suburban conference facilities. It caters to small and medium sized events as well as special events such as product launches and gala dinners and weddings.

The indoor and outdoor event spaces also have ready-made theming for cocktail party celebrations and gala dinners including carnival, Arabian nights, viva Las Vegas and disco.

Rydges Bell City offers 21 conference rooms, 826 guest rooms including self contained rooms and apartments, a restaurant and bar, cafes, free parking for 600 cars and retail outlets.

Rydges Bell City lies 20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD and 15 from the airport. For more information, call 03) 9485 0196 or click here.