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3.6 out of 5

"Appreciate that the room is offered at a budget price, however a single old powerpoint under the bed to run both lamp and fan doubled up gives no acce ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 02 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

At Royal Derby Hotel you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Collins Street and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Melbourne Central. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi.

At the inn's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities.

Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Fitzroy inn include University of Melbourne and Melbourne Museum.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$112* Per night/room 22 Apr. - 23 Apr.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Royal Derby Hotel ratings based on 8 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.6 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Royal Derby Hotel

Everyone (6) Family (1)
3 out of 5
Appreciate that the room is offered at a budget price, however a single old powerpoint under the bed to run both lamp and fan doubled up gives no access to charge a phone or other device overnight. Not good. Only a pedestal fan for cooling a hot room, and although the window opens, there is no security screen, so felt unsafe to leave open and not acceptable. An air-conditioner is not an unreasonable expectation. Don't mind shared facilities, but sinks should drain, and taps turn off, these facilities are very old and need attention (suggest time for updating).

Posted by on 2 Mar. 2024

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3 out of 5
Hotel is in a great spot, can be a bit loud of a weekend but they provide ear plugs. Room was cozy and clean. Only complaint was bathrooms were definitely not cleaned daily like the sign said they were. Same paper was on the floor my whole stay and walls were dirty with red and brown stains

Posted by on 2 Dec. 2023

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3 out of 5
Basic room but for the money it was good, nice and clean

Posted by on 1 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

19 Sep. 2023 by James

Thanks for the review Margaret! We aim to provide basic, clean and good value for money Accommodation!

5 out of 5

Posted by on 4 May 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

30 May 2023 by James

Thanks for the review Daniel! We are glad you enjoyed your stay.

5 out of 5
The sheets in the room smelled a little funny on arrival. However, I washed them and it was chilled. Otherwise, a lovely venue.

Posted by on 11 Apr. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

30 May 2023 by James

Sorry to hear that Harry but glad you enjoyed your stay. You should have told me and I could have sorted something out. Thanks for the review!

2 out of 5

Posted by on 10 Mar. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

17 Mar. 2020 by Alyssa

I'm sorry to hear you didn't have an enjoyable stay with us. We'd be happy to hear your complaints if you'd like to contact us as we're constantly looking for ways to improve our guests' stay.

4 out of 5

Posted by on 29 Feb. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 Mar. 2020 by Alyssa RDH

Thanks for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay :)

4 out of 5
The Hosts were most helpful & congenial. Old premises but every effort is being undertaken to refresh & refurbish. Plenty of shared bathroom facilities & a kitchen - all very clean. Parking is IMPOSSIBLE & there should be more effort made to clarify this & point guests to the areas actually available, rather than random street parking, due to excessive Permit Zones, limited time frames available & worse CLEARWAYS !!!! Public transport is ideal with Brunswick Street tram service to/from the City. I would certainly go back there the next time I am on an imposed short-stay in Melbourne - Helene

Posted by , from French Island, Victoria on 20 Feb. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

20 Feb. 2020 by Alyssa RDH

Thanks for your review Helene! We really appreciate the feedback and we're glad to hear you had a comfortable stay. We certainly agree that the parking situation in the area is not ideal, so we'll make sure to provide clearer and more helpful information regarding this for future guests. We have some tips for parking in the area that we can update to our listings. Thanks again and we hope to welcome you again one day! :)

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Royal Derby Hotel also features laundry facilities, express check-out, and an ATM. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Melbourne inn.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Transport

  • Train station: Southern Cross Station (4.4 km / 2.7 mi)

Room Amenities

Royal Derby Hotel offers 7 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

  • Bathrooms are shared
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Food & Drink

Royal Derby Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

There is no front desk at this property. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • No lifts
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Caters to adults only
  • Debit cards
  • No front desk
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Private entrance
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Property is not cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are not cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Hotel Names

  • Royal Derby Hotel Inn
  • Royal Derby Hotel Fitzroy
  • Royal Derby Hotel Inn Fitzroy

You should know

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.