Seminar Rooms
International House is the perfect setting for all your seminar requirements.
Set in a tranquil garden environment, we offer a variety of meeting venues, in-house catering, with easy access to the University of Melbourne and the CBD.
Room capacities and hire fees
Hire fees are based on half-day to full-day hire charges (Monday to Friday only).
Note: University groups can connect wirelessly to the Eduroam network using their home institution account. For more information about connecting to Eduroam, click here.
Seminar Room (Available All Year)
Theatre | Formal | Board | Classroom | Whole Day | Half Day (<4 hrs) | |
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George Hicks Building (eastern end) Close George Hicks Building (eastern end)A spacious two storied Edwardian house forms the eastern end of the George Hicks Building and acts as a self-contained function centre, featuring one large and three small meeting rooms Collectively or independently the rooms are well appointed for evening and daytime meetings, with two hour free parking readily available outside the front door on Royal Parade. A fully-functioning Café is also onsite, and can be opened for your function with prior notice.
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Meeting Room 6 | - | - | - | 15 | $195 | $100 |
Seminar Rooms (Open for Conference Group during Summer - mid November to mid February)
Theatre | Formal | Board | Classroom | Whole Day | Half Day (<4 hrs) | |
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George Hicks Building (western end) Close George Hicks Building (western end)The brand new western end of the George Hicks Building is a great space to inspire and generate creativity. It contains three separate rooms which can be combined into a larger space, and is ideal for lectures, meetings or workshops. The rooms are well appointed for evening and daytime meetings, with two hour free parking readily available outside the front door on Royal Parade. A fully-functioning Café is also onsite, and can be opened for your function with prior notice.
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Meeting Room 1 | 40 | 40 | 30 | 30 | $350 | $175 |
Meeting Room 2 | 40 | 40 | 30 | 30 | $350 | $175 |
Meeting Room 3 | 40 | 40 | 30 | 30 | $350 | $175 |
Two of Meeting Rooms 1, 2 or 3 | 80 | 80 | 60 | 60 | $550 | $275 |
Meeting Rooms 1, 2 and 3 combined | 120 | 120 | 90 | 90 | $750 | $350 |
George Hicks Building (eastern end) Close George Hicks Building (eastern end)A spacious two storied Edwardian house forms the eastern end of the George Hicks Building and acts as a self-contained function centre, featuring one large and three small meeting rooms Collectively or independently the rooms are well appointed for evening and daytime meetings, with two hour free parking readily available outside the front door on Royal Parade. A fully-functioning Café is also onsite, and can be opened for your function with prior notice.
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Meeting Room 4 | - | - | 12 | - | $195 | $100 |
Meeting Room 5 | - | - | 10 | - | $195 | $100 |
Meeting Room 6 | 30 | 22 | 22 | 18 | $195 | $100 |
Meeting Room 7 | - | - | 12 | 9 | $195 | $100 |
Dimmick Dining Hall Close Dimmick Dining HallThe Dimmick Dining Hall is an ideal venue for large dinners and events. This space can be sectioned off into two large rooms, one for dining and the other for conferencing or workshops. The high ceilings are emblazoned with the flags of many nations, creating a unique multi-cultural environment to compliment your event.
| 600 | 248 | 300 | - | $950 | $700 |
Half of Dimmick Dining Hall | 300 | 120 | 150 | - | $700 | $450 |
Junior Common Room Close Junior Common RoomThis light and spacious room with tall floor to ceiling windows has an adjoining annex for catering and is a diverse space for meetings and functions. The room opens onto to a spacious courtyard, creating the perfect space for catering breaks and a bit of fresh air.
| 120 | 40 | 40 | - | $500 | $395 |
Royce Abbey Room Close Royce Abbey RoomLocated on the second floor of the historic Hilda Stevenson Building, this boardroom can accommodate up to twenty four attendees. Named after the distinguished Rotarian, this room houses many intriguing items which reflect Royce Abbey's esteemed international recognition.
| - | - | 24 | - | $195 | $100 |
Mavis Jackson Room Close Mavis Jackson RoomLocated on the ground floor of the historic Hilda Stevenson Building, this room is ideal for small dinner parties, meetings and presentations. The numerous windows look out into the Oak Tree Courtyard, which can be utilised as a breakout space.
| 40 | 32 | 24 | - | $250 | $180 |
Constance Duncan Room Close Constance Duncan RoomPerfect for smaller groups and working lunch meetings. Located on the ground floor, it is the perfect space for a secluded meeting or interview session.
| - | 14 | 14 | - | $195 | $100 |
Frank Larkins Room Close Frank Larkins RoomWith ample natural light, this classroom is the perfect space for meetings and training presentations.
| 30 | - | 20 | 20 | $195 | $100 |
Catering
Catering for your seminar can be provided.
Please click here to view and order from our catering menu.
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For specific catering requests, please contact our Catering Site Manager, Colette Guerillot, on
03 9345 7578.