February 2026 – The Royce, Melbourne’s beloved and iconic boutique hotel, invites you into a refined and glamorous space that reaffirms its place as one of the city’s most coveted destinations, where art-deco splendour meets modern, design-led luxury.

Proudly independent and unapologetically detail-obsessed, The Royce has meticulously refined every facet of its guest experience. The result is a considered yet almost unseen update across all 88 rooms and suites, a quiet transformation that speaks volumes in the way only true luxury can.

Leaning into its reputation for lavish opulence and exceptional service, the hotel’s recent enhancements reflect a belief that small touches make the biggest impact. Updates have been made to features that the naked eye might have already considered the epitome of luxury. The in-room experience feels more elevated — an elegant new bedside table, designer desk chair or refreshed leather padding on the luggage racks all whisper a certain je ne sais quoi that lingers just beyond definition.

Discreet in-room tech upgrades, faster high-speed WiFi, and a full refresh of all televisions and electrical fittings now sit elegantly alongside The Royce’s classic architectural features. Wires are hidden, lines are clean, and every stay feels smarter, sleeker, and even more seamless.

For an in room tipple, an evolution of the mini bar offering, features chilled, ready-to-pour cocktails from Melbourne’s own The Everleigh Bottling Co.

Perfectly positioned on the leafy boulevard of St Kilda Road, The Royce is housed within a landmark 1928 building originally built as a Rolls-Royce showroom — and its sense of prestige, elegance, and flair continues to define it. With a bold architectural presence and a legacy of glamour, the hotel has long attracted design-lovers, style-seekers, tastemakers, and seasoned travellers alike.

Inside, every room is a masterclass in layering tone, texture, and time. From soaring loft ceilings and custom Sleepmaker ‘Royce’ mattresses to original cornices and marble bathrooms, no two stays are ever quite the same, and that’s by design.

On the ground floor, Showroom Bar offers modern European dining, with global influences and a refined edge. Led by AHA National Chef Of The Year 2025, Pawan Dutta, the lauded menu is a culmination of Dutta’s fascinating history at the helm of global luxury kitchens from the Maldives, Qatar, Japan to India and beyond; his antipodean experiences stitching together to tell a unique story through each exquisitely prepared dish. 

The Terrace delivers relaxed, European-style breakfasts and brunch in a peaceful, light-filled courtyard;  a true escape just minutes from the bustle of the CBD and many of Melbourne’s most exciting calendar events including the upcoming F1 Grand Prix and Melbourne Fashion Festival. With a direct tram to the city at its doorstep and ANZAC train station officially open, the location couldn’t be more connected.

Named in Tatler UK’s ‘Hottest 101 Hotels in the World, 2025’ by Conde Nast, as well as being a multi-category finalist in the 2024 Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence, The Royce continues to set the benchmark for boutique luxury in Melbourne — and now, with its latest layer of refinement, it does so more confidently than ever.

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