Royce Hotel, St Kilda, Melbourne

[RooFlyer]

I had to make a quick trip to Melbourne for a meeting early in the morning in Saint Kilda. I found the Royce Boutique Hotel very close to where I needed to be and had a look.

$250 seemed excellent value for what I read about it, and having arrived it’s an absolute steal. Nearest hotels are Pullman and Mercure for between $160 and $260.

Retro luxurious decor, I guess would be the theme. Art Deco. Lots of bevelled mirrors, soft furnishings, easy chairs and the like.

My room






Well stocked mini bar


Bar area




Around the lobby area



Terrace where breakfast is taken



Not far from the CBD and I think I’ll be back certainly.

 

[Sprucegoose]

The Royce has been a consistent performer for decades, and as you pointed out is excellent value.

 

[RooFlyer]

Uh-oh. The aircon was a bit loud for my liking. So I froze the room beforehand, then had it on 19 degrees, 'auto fan' for sleep.

Woke up hot during the night : 23 degrees. Re-set it, but warm again when I woke up.

I asked on checking-out. Yes, the air con has a motion sensor. So during the night, it doesn't cool anymore That's a deal-breaker for me, although I could employ the 'put a balloon to bob in the airstream' technique, as per the thread on this topic.

 

[zig]

Thanks for the review as I have often considered a stay at the Royce, but have always opted to be in the CBD.

 

[cove]

Have only been to the Royce for drinks so I have wondered what the rooms were like. Thanks @RooFlyer for your report.