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The Royce

5.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Lunch and dinner served
Royce Suite | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Loft Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Meeting facility
Serves lunch and dinner
The Royce offers a refreshed boutique experience near St Kilda Road. Warm up by the lobby fireplace or enjoy meals at the Showroom Bar. Practical amenities include high-speed WiFi, dry cleaning services, and an on-site gym to maintain fitness routines.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Loft Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Loft Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royce Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Royce Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Pillowtop bed
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room with Balcony | Balcony

King Room with Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Boulevard Suite | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Boulevard Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Pillowtop bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Terrace Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
379 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004

What's nearby

  • St Kilda Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Crown Casino - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Flinders Street Station - 8 min drive
  • South Yarra Station - 20 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Kettle Black - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nar Bangkok - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Long Island Brew Bar Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mish Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Royce

Boutique hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near St Kilda Road
Located close to King's Domain Gardens and LaTrobe's Cottage, The Royce provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Showroom Bar, offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 94 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Covered valet parking on site (AUD 70 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Showroom Bar
  • The Conservatory

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - March 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: AUD 70 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Hotel Royce
Royce Hotel
Royce Hotel Melbourne
Royce Melbourne
Royce Hotel
The Royce Hotel
The Royce Melbourne
The Royce Hotel Melbourne

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royce pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Royce?

Valet parking is available for AUD 70 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Royce?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Royce?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Royce provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Royce located?

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this boutique hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St Kilda Road and King's Domain Gardens. LaTrobe's Cottage and Shrine of Remembrance are also within 10 minutes. South Yarra Station is 20 minutes by foot and Prahran Station is 29 minutes.

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The Royce Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very glamorous and decadent hotel. The staff at reception, Oliver and Sam, are delightful and very helpful. I loved the whole feel of the hotel and location is great. I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the only issue was parking ($70 extra ontop of accomodation with no street parking over 3 hours was a big ask), everything else was amazing! we would definetly stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Amenities
A stunning hotel with deco vibes, beautifully located in the heart of Melbourne. This will be my go to moving forward
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Beautiful relaxing place to stay. We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property. Room was spacious. Immaculately clean. Bathroom was well laid out and the Dyson hairdryer was a nice touch. Good selection for room service menu. Close to transport and restaurants. Staff were professional, friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BEST SPOT WITH BEST SERVICE AND GORGEOUS ATMOSPHER

ONE OF THE BEST SPOTS WE HAVE STAYED IN.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bed very comfortable. Room lovely refurbishment all very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, especially for F1.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Melbourne
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay, beautiful rooms, great location. Friendly staff truly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, service was excellent in a modern yet an “old world feel” motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seung Chul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

조용 공원과 가까움

조용하고 Botanical Garden과 가까워 좋았습니다
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the Royce. Modern, clean and great service. Super close proximity to the city. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located near The Botanic Gardens and multiple modes of transport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service the dinner and breakfast was amazing very good location the rooms are very luxurious and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Excellent standard of accommodation, food and service. Not for the budget traveler though, all this convenience and quality comes at a price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time staying there for a wedding in The Gardens Was very impressed and would certainly stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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