Conferences

The Grand Vestibule

Boasting one of the city’s impressive vestibule comprising of eight marble columns that soar two floors over an intricately laid tessellated tile floor. Features 81m² of space and a ceiling height of 10.5m. Suitable for 100 guests cocktail style

• Capacity: Max 180 people
• Size: 81m²

Cook Room

The Prime Minister, Mr Joseph Cook was present at the opening ceremony of the Commercial Travellers Association. Offering a total floor space of 16m² and a ceiling height of 2.7m. Suitable only for 6 people boardroom style.

• Capacity: Max 6 people
• Size: 16m² (4.6m x 3.6m)

The King Edward Ballroom

The opening ceremony of the building was officiated by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Arthur Stanley on Saturday 30 May 1914. Offering a total floor space of 241m² and a ceiling height of 3.45m.

FEATURING:

• Three magnificent 300kg chandeliers
• State-of-the-art amenities including dual 130-inch data projection screens,
• HD projectors,
• Bluetooth connectivity,
• Surround sound capability,
• Soundproofing,
• Hidden rigging points for seamless event customization without compromising guest views.

• Capacity: Max 300 people
• Size: 241m² (21m x 11.5m)

Mendoza Room

Titled after Alfred Mendoza, a member of the Commercial Travellers Association for 55 years and appointed President three times and Vice-President on a number of occasions over a period of 27 years. Offering a total floor space of 15m² and a ceiling height of 3.45m. Suitable only for 6 people boardroom style.

• Capacity: Max 6 people
• Size: 15.8m² (4.8m x 4.3m)

Bresnan Room

Mr P.P.Bresnan was titled the first President of the Commercial Travellers Association. Offering a total floor space of 44m² and a ceiling height of 3.45m. Most suitable for 24 people cabaret style.

• Capacity: Max 40 people
• Size: 44m² (9.2m x 4.8m)

Tompkins Room

Harry Tompkins was the designer and architect of the Commercial Travellers Association Building and one of Melbourne’s best commercial architects. Offering a total floor space of 60m² and a ceiling height of 3.45m. Most suitable for 30 guests classroom style.

• Capacity: Max 30 people
• Size: 64m² (8m x 8m)

Davies Room

Mr James Davies was appointed the General Secretary of the Commercial Travellers Association for over forty-five years. Featuring a total floor space of 68m² and a ceiling height of 3.45m. Most suitable for 30 guests classroom style.

• Capacity: Max 50 people
• Size: 64m² (8m x 8m)

Presidents Room

This room highlights its use as the original meeting and boardroom for the Commercial Travellers Club committee. Offering a total floor space of 80m² and a ceiling height of 3.45m. Most suitable for 80 people theatre style.

• Capacity: Max 80 people
• Size: 80m² (7m x 11.5m)

Heritage Lounge

An aura of timeless elegance sets the tone for the hotels beautifully restored 1900’s Club Reading Room. Boasting dark timber paneling, leadlight windows, ornate ceilings and plenty of natural light and street views. Features 100m² of space and a ceiling height of 3.05m. Suitable for 56 seated guests cabaret style.

• Capacity: Max 120 people
• Size: 100m² (16.9m x 5.9m)

Stanley Room

The opening ceremony of the building was officiated by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Arthur Stanley on Saturday 30 May 1914. Offering a total floor space of 50m² and a ceiling height of 3.45m. Most suitable for 24 people cabaret style.

• Capacity: Max 40 people
• Size: 50m² (10.4m x 4.8m)