The Royce
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Located on leafy St Kilda Road, just 10 minutes from the city's business district, The Royce is a luxury boutique hotel for the discerning; those seeking a stay in Melbourne's most prestigious suburb, away from the rush. Once Melbourne's original luxury automobile showroom (est. 1928), The Royce underwent a three-year full renovation in 2023, blending heritage, art deco fixtures with a monochromatic interior that pays homage to its namesake - The Rolls Royce. The hotel's 88 rooms, including 20 suites, have been designed for seamless comfort and a sense of discreet luxury. Pillow toppers, bespoke mattresses, Nespresso coffee machines and curated minibars of local provenance, Molten Brown…
The hotel's 88 rooms, including 20 suites, have been designed for seamless comfort. Some feature terraces overlooking the city skyline and plane-tree lined streets of prestigious South Yarra, some have spacious interiors with separate living and sleeping quarters. Rooms take cues from the Rolls Royce cars that once graced the showroom, furnished in handsome shades of deep navy, black, white and chrome. The suites celebrate the great British grand hotels. Botanical wallpaper, elegant greys, muted pinks, French parquetry, and plush hand carved carpets in a rose motif echoing the nearby Royal Botanic Gardens.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
- $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early check-in / Late check-out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
Blending both heritage and modern opulence, the New York inspired Loft Suites, once the auto service bays for the historic showroom, are double-height, creating a dramatic statement on arrival.
The property, in facts
| Where | 379 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
|---|---|
| Category | City Hotel |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Rooms | 88 |
| Room types | 7 |
| Nearest airport | Tullamarine (MEL) · 13 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | City Life, Landmarks, Local Immersion |
Rooms and suites
- Boulevard Suite - 45 sqm — King Bed Sleeps 2 Our suites on the boulevard. Celebrating the great British grand hotels, our suites feature botanical wallpaper, elegant greys, muted pinks,…
- Loft Suite - 45 sqm — King Bed Sleeps 2 Our opulent double height suites, with a touch of history. Named the 'Loft Suites' after the classic New York loft apartment, these were once…
- Royce Suite - 45 sqm — King Bed Sleeps 2 The pinnacle of luxury. Lush and expansive, our namesake suites overlook the plane tree-lined St Kilda Road boulevard. One comes with a…
- Deluxe Room 37 sqm — King Bed Sleeps 2 Generous and luxurious, with the bathtub as the feature. The Deluxe lives up to its name: generously proportioned with a bathtub for those…
- King Room - 27 spm — King Bed Sleeps 2 Where discreet luxury informs every surface. Furnished in handsome shades of deep navy, black, white and chrome, with pillow toppers, bespoke…
- King Balcony - 34 sqm — King Bed Sleeps 2 Step up with a private balcony. A step above, our King Balcony rooms offer an outdoor terrace with views over the plane trees that line our…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Safe · Shower Only · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service
What advisors say
100% of the 2 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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