VIP Gaming Salon Access
The Mahogany Room and Crown's private salons run on a different register: higher limits, slower pace, dedicated dealers and a room that stays quiet even on a Saturday night.
A quieter room for serious play
Access to Crown's private gaming salons is managed, not sold at the door. Booking Down Under prepares your introduction: we confirm eligibility, arrange the host meeting and set your preferred limits before the room knows you are coming.
Inside, the service changes register. Dealers know the table by name, drink orders arrive without being flagged, and the lighting sits lower than the main floor by design. Your companion or partner has lounge seating, a dedicated menu and none of the main-hall noise.
What sets it apart
Hosted entry
We arrange the introduction meeting with salon management so your first visit starts as a guest, not a queue.
Higher limits
Baccarat and blackjack at limits the main floor does not post, agreed privately with the pit before you sit.
Full privacy
No cameras pointed at the tables, no crowd behind your shoulder, and a separate arrival corridor.
Paired hospitality
Salon dining, champagne service and a lounge for your party run alongside the tables all night.
Every detail arranged
- Introduction meeting with a salon host, arranged before arrival
- Reserved seating on your preferred game for the agreed window
- Salon dining and beverage service included in the evening
- Private elevator access and discreet arrival coordination
Salon entry is conditional on Crown Melbourne's own membership and verification rules. We manage the paperwork and the introduction, but Crown retains final approval. Guests must be 18 or over.
Three steps, zero friction
Request an introduction
Share your dates and preferred games. We confirm eligibility and book the host meeting.
Arrive privately
Use the Whiteman Street entrance and the private lift. Your host meets you at the salon door.
Play at your own pace
Your table, your limits, your evening. The room adjusts to you rather than the reverse.
The fine print, made plain
| Location | Level 1, Crown Melbourne, private salon wing |
|---|---|
| Table minimums | From A$300 to A$1,000 depending on game and night |
| Dress code | Smart attire required; jackets customary after 19:00 |
| Verification | Photo ID plus Crown membership check at first entry |
| Guest policy | Up to two accompanying guests in the lounge area |
| Hours | Daily 18:00 to close; private sittings on request |
Choose your format
Hosted Evening
Introduction, reserved table for a four-hour window, salon dining for two and hosted arrival.
Salon Weekend
Two evenings with the same host, preferred-limit tables held both nights, airport limousine included.
Service fees cover hosting, coordination and hospitality. Table stakes are your own. Crown Melbourne salon policies, including responsible play requirements, apply inside the rooms.
The room was calm enough to hear the cards. That is what I was paying for.
Before you book
Salon access raises the same three questions almost every time.
Can anyone book the Mahogany Room?
Are the limits negotiable?
Can my partner join without playing?
Pairs well with
Casino Gaming Concierge
A named host for the main floor who also manages your dining and hotel requests.
Poker Tournament Entry
Reserved buy-ins and seating for Crown poker events and invitationals.
Airport Limousine Transfers
Arrive through the private entrance with a chauffeur who knows the protocol.
Request your introduction
Salon approvals take a little lead time. Send your dates now and we start the paperwork this week.