Clarendon Room
Clarendon Room offers stunning panoramic views of our iconic steel blade, from Melbourne's South Wharf to the CBD, through floor-to-ceiling windows. Ideal for up to 100 people, it's perfect for cocktail parties, smaller dinner events, breakfasts, lunches, meetings, lectures or keynote speeches. Our event experts will help create a unique lighting, audio and multimedia experience. With state-of-the-art technology and breathtaking views, Clarendon Room will make a lasting impact.
Explore our floor plans and space capacities guideCapacity range
Theatre
109 people
Classroom
42 people
Cocktail
97 people
Banquet
80 people
Cabaret
64 people
Boardroom
36 people
U-shaped boardroom
36 people
Event space
116 sqm
Room details
Room location
Clarendon Room A
Light-filled and sophisticated. Ideal for presentations, workshops or private dinners with Melbourne skyline views. Capacity: 132 theatre | 141 cocktail | 60 banquet
Clarendon Room B
Professional and refined. Designed for meetings, workshops or keynotes that need focus. Capacity: 132 theatre | 141 cocktail | 60 banquet
Clarendon Room C
Adaptable and efficient. Great for team planning, strategy days, or breakout sessions. Capacity: 60 theatre | 65 cocktail | 40 banquet
Clarendon Room D
Bright and balanced. Perfect for seminars and mid-sized conferences. Capacity: 90 theatre | 87 cocktail | 60 banquet
Clarendon Room E
Flexible and practical. Built for workshops, presentations, or collaborative meetings. Capacity: 81 theatre | 66 cocktail | 50 banquet
Clarendon Room F
Streamlined and focused. Ideal for small meetings, training or as a support room. Capacity: 42 theatre | 39 cocktail | 20 banquet
Rooms A & B Combined
Double the space, double the potential. Light-filled, flexible and perfect for larger conferences or dinners. Capacity: 264 theatre | 282 cocktail | 150 banquet
Rooms D & E Combined
Connected and adaptable. Suited for mid-scale events that call for flow between sessions. Capacity: 136 theatre | 163 cocktail | 80 banquet
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