Get ready for one of Australia’s biggest sporting events as AMPOL State of Origin returns to Melbourne game II, an unforgettable night of rugby league action.
Stay close the State of Origin action at Mercure Melbourne Southbank, just a short distance to Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Our hotel is the ideal accommodation choice for Origin fans.
Join us Wednesday, 17 June, as the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground comes alive as the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons go head-to-head in Game II of the 2026 series.
Located in the heart of Southbank, Mercure Melbourne Southbank offers convenient access to Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne’s other major sporting and entertainment venues, dining precincts, and public transport.
Guests can enjoy:
– Central Melbourne accommodation
– Easy access to the MCG
– Nearby restaurants and bars
– Comfortable rooms to relax in after the game
– Convenient transport connections across Melbourne
Perfect for interstate travellers, sporting fans, and weekend getaways, our hotel places you near some of the city’s biggest live events.
When attending major sporting events in Melbourne, Mercure Melbourne Southbank provides the ideal blend of comfort and location, including:
– Prime Southbank location, walking distance to Flinders Street station
– Modern accommodation offering free WiFi, bathroom amenities, in-room dining, TV fitted with Chromecast, plus more
– Close proximity to Melbourne sporting precincts
– Walking distance to local attractions including laneways, Collins Street, Town Hall
– Pre-game food and drink available at our on-site restaurant & bar, Distrikt Melbourne
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