Royal Derby Hotel Melbourne, Melbourne ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

446 Brunswick Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3065

Royal Derby Hotel is a 2-star Melbourne hotel that offers adults-only accommodation with a terrace, restaurant, and bar. The establishment has function spaces and hosts trivia nights and specials throughout the week.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room at Royal Derby Hotel features a seating area and parquet flooring, while guests share bathrooms equipped with showers. The hotel provides laundry facilities, free WiFi, and a lively outdoor entertainment area, including a beautiful beer garden.

Dining Options

Dining at Royal Derby Hotel includes a sports pub featuring live screenings of AFL, rugby union, and soccer. The menu showcases traditional pub fare with weekly specials such as steak night on Wednesdays and burger specials on Sundays.

Leisure & Local Area

For leisure, the hotel hosts evening entertainment and has space available for functions such as birthdays and corporate events. The property is a notable Fitzroy institution with a vibrant local scene, perfect for experiencing life as a local.

Location & Transportation

Royal Derby Hotel is conveniently situated 1.5 miles from the State Library of Victoria and is 1.5 miles from the Princess Theater. Nearby transportation includes Fitzroy Pool/Alexandra Parade and Brunswick Street/Johnston Street bus stops.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

8 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Single Room

Max:

1 person

6 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Getting around

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City Center

Melbourne 1.8 mi

Airports

Essendon Fields (MEB) 9.6 mi

Tullamarine (MEL) 13.8 mi

Train

Parliament Train Station 1.4 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Cozy and Comfortable

“I loved the cozy atmosphere of my single room at Royal Derby Hotel. Though it was a smaller space, it was clean and well-kept, providing a comfortable stay for my time in Melbourne.” view full review

Clean Shared Facilities

“The shared bathrooms at the hotel impressively exceeded my expectations. They were always clean, and I never had to wait to use a facility. It made my stay convenient and hassle-free.” view full review

Great Pub Meals

“The meals at the bar downstairs were fantastic! I enjoyed a variety of dishes that were reasonably priced, making it easy to grab a bite without venturing far from my room.” view full review

Nice Common Areas

“The common areas, including the smoking zone, provided a nice place to unwind. I appreciated the cozy setup where I could meet other guests without feeling crowded or uncomfortable.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
No pets allowed
Security
Adults only
Baggage storage
ATM/Cash machine
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course
Pool tables

Services

Laundry
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Children's menu

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

446 Brunswick Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3065

Map view

446 Brunswick Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3065

City landmarks

Stadiums

Melbourne Cricket Ground

1.9 mi

7 Riverside Qy Southbank

Eureka Skydeck

2.1 mi

Casinos

Crown Melbourne

2.4 mi

Gallery

National Gallery of Victoria

2.1 mi

Museums

Melbourne Museum

1.1 mi

Carlton Gardens 11 Nicholson Street

Royal Exhibition Building

1.1 mi

Parks

Carlton Gardens

1.2 mi

Zoo

Melbourne Zoo

1.6 mi

btwn Spring & Elizabeth Sts

Collins Street

1.7 mi

Museums

Old Melbourne Gaol

1.2 mi

Parks

Fitzroy Gardens

1.4 mi

Libraries

State Library Victoria

1.4 mi

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

2.6 mi

Gallery

Melbourne Arts Center

2.0 mi

Little Bourke Street

Chinatown

1.4 mi

Square

Federation Square

1.8 mi

Lygon Street

1.0 mi

Mall

Block Arcade

1.7 mi

Church

St Patrick's Cathedral

1.2 mi

Parks

Edinburgh Gardens

2900 ft

Aquarium

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

2.2 mi

Monuments and Landmarks

Cooks' Cottage

1.4 mi

Public Building

Parliament House of Victoria

1.3 mi

Flinders Street Federation Square

Acmi

1.7 mi

Museums

Old Treasury Building

1.4 mi

Store

Melbourne Central

1.5 mi

Birdwood Ave

Shrine of Remembrance

2.6 mi

Gallery

Centre for Contemporary Photography

2200 ft

Church

St. Paul's Cathedral

1.7 mi

Museums

Immigration Museum

2.1 mi

Nearby

Gallery

Centre for Contemporary Photography

1600 ft

Spring Street

Henry Bolte Memorial

1800 ft

Restaurants

Mr. Natural Pizza

400 ft

469 Brunswick Street

Bimbo

1000 ft

376 Brunswick St

Hooked Fish and Chipper

800 ft

384 Brunswick St

Girls & Boys

800 ft

382A Brunswick St Fitzroy

Viet Rose Restaurant

1100 ft

363 Brunswick St

Patee Thai

1100 ft

371 Brunswick Street

Pho La Que Basil Leaf

1100 ft

369 Brunswick St

Tahina

1000 ft

362 Brunswick St

Fina's 2

1300 ft

339 Brunswick St

Radhey Kitchen and Chai Bar

1400 ft

336 Brunswick St

Real Greek Souvlaki Bar

1500 ft

315 Brunswick St

Mr Burger

1500 ft

320 Brunswick St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

88%

liked the hotel and would stay again

8.8/10

Great

Rooms

8.0

Location

8.7

Service

8.7

Dining

6.7

Rob

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the tram station making it easy to get around. The rooms are spacious and modern, offering a great value for money. The service is exceptional, with thoughtful amenities like a welcome drink and happy hour. However, the dining options, especially fish and chips, could be improved. Overall, a comfortable stay with great service.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are spacious and modern.

Service

9.0

Exceptional service with thoughtful amenities like a welcome drink and happy hour.

Location

8.0

Conveniently located near the tram station making it easy to get around.

Dining

7.0

Dining options, especially fish and chips, could be improved.

Facilities

8.0

Good facilities overall.

Nigel

United Kingdom, July 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is ideally located, very close to the tram station and offers a convenient stay. The rooms are spacious and modern, but the Wi-Fi service comes at an extra cost. The hotel provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere with its friendly staff.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are spacious and modern.

Service

9.0

The staff is friendly and welcoming.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is very convenient, near the tram station.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offers delicious grilled vegetables.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers great amenities for a comfortable stay.

Scott

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.2/10

The hotel was ideally situated near a tram station and offered a convenient location for exploring the city. The rooms were basic but clean and the service was friendly. However, the dining options were limited, and the facilities were somewhat outdated.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were basic but clean.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located near a tram station for easy access to the city.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were limited.