Royce Hotel
379 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Victoria Australia 3004 View Map

Venue Highlights

Pillar less Ballroom & Meeting facilities.
High ceiling in Ballroom of 4.7m.
Unique venue set in 1920s building that originally housed the Rolls Royce Showroom. Therefore, Ballroom is set under a magnificent high domed ceiling.

Location

Ideally located next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and within a short walk to Fawkner Park Tennis Courts, Albert Park Lake & Golf Course (home to FI Grand Prix) as well as the cafes/restaurants of Domain Road. Tram & Bus stop at the front door to take guests to Southbank (within 5 mins), CBD (within 5 mins) or Chapel Street, Melbourne's famous shopping strip.

Accommodation

While the exterior of the historical building retains its classical features, the architects and designers have redesigned a modern and chic interior to suit the discerning traveller. The hotel features 100 rooms and suites, ranging from Deluxe rooms to Executive Suites and the signature Royal Suites with views of the city skyline and Shrine of Remembrance. Royce Hotel completed a multi-million dollar extension in 2006 and now offers a variety of new room types, some with bath spa and LCD TV screen and furnished balcony rooms. All new rooms built offer Italian marble bathrooms, CD players and modern designer furnishings.

Catering Information

The hotel's award winning restaurant, dish, and the newly refurbished ballroom and meeting facilities is under the direction of Executive Chef Leigh Dundas. The hotel enjoys a reputation for fine cuisine with an emphasis on fresh Australian produce, flavour and quality food. All menu items are made fresh daily onsite. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu and has an extensive wine list. With a professional team of waiters and banquet staff, it is not hard to understand why this venue has proven to be popular with Melburnian's and interstate clients alike.

Recreational Facilities

Onsite bicycle hire, gymnasium, in room massage and facial treatments available.

Offsite within 5 min walk tennis courts, Albert park lake jogging tracks, Albert park lake golf course, Royal Botanic Gardens and the Tan jogging track, extensive gymnasium with personal trainers, aquatic water sports centre, Fawkner park jogging tracks.

Technical Facilities

The hotel offers a full range of audio visual equipment at a cost as well as all meeting rooms and guest rooms offering high speed broadband internet connections and wireless connectivity (charges apply).

Business Facilities

Business desk area complete with computer and access to internet/email, fax machine, printing and secretarial support available during business hours Monday to Friday.

Accolades

2010 AHA State Awards for Excellence - Finalist in Best Boutique Accommodation Hotel.
2008 AHA State Awards for Excellence - Winner of the Best Re-Developed Accommodation Hotel.
2008 AHA State Awards for Excellence - Finalist in Best Boutique Accommodation Hotel.
2008 AHA State Awards for Excellence - Finalist in Best Hotel Restaurant.
2007 AHA State Awards for Excellence - Finalist in Best Boutique accommodation.
2007 AHA State Awards for Excellence - Finalist in Best Hotel Restaurant
2007 & 2006 Finalist for Best Boutique Accommodation in Australasia
2006 AHA State Awards for Excellence - Finalist in Best Hotel Restaurant
2005 & 2004 AHA State Awards for Excellence - Winner of Best Hotel Restaurant