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Royal Derby Hotel

2.5 star property
Adults-only inn with a restaurant and a bar

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Billiards
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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446 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065
  • Place, Brunswick Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlton Gardens
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Melbourne
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Located in Fitzroy within a mile (2 km) of University of Melbourne, Royal Derby Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Melbourne Central. This 7-room inn welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Brunswick Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Carlton Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lygon Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Melbourne Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Melbourne - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Park Station - 2 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 15 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Industry Beans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pinto Tiramisu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Near & Far - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lune Croissanterie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gogyo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal Derby Hotel

Adults-only inn with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of Royal Derby Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide luggage storage. Other amenities at this adults-only inn include express check-out, laundry facilities, and an ATM.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. 2 bathrooms are also standard. Bathrooms are shared; weekly housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Royal Derby Hotel?

Royal Derby Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Royal Derby Hotel?

This inn is situated in Fitzroy within a short 17-minute walk of Lygon Street and also 15 minutes on foot from Carlton Gardens. You'll also find Melbourne Central and Rod Laver Arena within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Royal Derby Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the inn.

Does Royal Derby Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Royal Derby Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Royal Derby Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Royal Derby Hotel?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this adults-only inn, including a bar, a restaurant, and an outdoor entertainment area.

Are there hot tubs at Royal Derby Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does Royal Derby Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Royal Derby Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Royal Derby Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Royal Derby Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Royal Derby Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

What is the closest airport to Royal Derby Hotel?

The closest major airport to Royal Derby Hotel is Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), which is 9.6 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is located 14 mi away (24-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Royal Derby Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Royal Derby Hotel.

Reviews

Royal Derby Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mylène

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, the room are what you expect even a bit better! The location is perfect, the pub downstairs is good and not too noisy. The rooms and common areas are clean and in good conditions!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice but loud

Nice staff, pretty comfortable room and not very crowded so the shared bathrooms were always available. But note that it is very very loud at night from the pub downstairs. If you’re a light sleeper then probably book something else but it was cheap as.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. Clean facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to move out early as too noisy and hot.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy process checking in and out. Convenient location and tidy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kyle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

kristian

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Great room but no aircon and the windows are sealed shut. Understand why because of the noise from the road but the noise from the speakers in the pub vibrates through the room anyway, traffic outside isn’t that bad. Nice staff, really clean, good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anna Melodee

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the clean showers and rooms, as well as kitchen. I did not like the overheating. I got heat exhaustion as the property was not adequately ventilated to cope with hot days (and also did not have air conditioning). I did not like that I had to leave my room during the hours of 9am-10pm due to the extremely dangerous heat levels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price and very clean. A bit loud from noise within the premises whether it was other guests or loud appliances from downstairs at all hours. Please remove the zipties holding signs on the "Slippery when wet" signs on the railing of the staircase to enter the property. I received two very large cuts to my hands caused by the jagged edges of these zipties.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Terese

Business traveler
Rough area of Melbourne wouldn’t let my cat stay here, our truck got tagged and room was unclean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

king yung

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 out of 5 Stars!

4 out of 5 Stars! Only issues were the pub noise levels, and aircon units outside most bedroom windows. Was very noisy and no screens on windows for summer nights. Food was great, staff were lovely! And very very clean.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness
You cannot beat the price of this place and it is fine for a night or two. The self check in and self check out service meant that you never talk to a staff member and none is on duty. I found that they did not get to my emails in the lead up to my stay. It is on a major road, and on an intersection so very load. It made it hard to sleep and I required headphones, again you get what you pay and this is very affordable for the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only cold water- bathrooms are quite outdated and gross. However, very safe and convenient. Overpriced for what you get & good luck contacting someone about your booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice place with a hostel set up, but you have your own room. Has a nice bar below it.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy modest accoms :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Warwick

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Noisy but comfortable

Lovely comfy room, although it is on a noisy, busy cross roads, so light sleeper be warned, especially as accessing the rooms was also noisy with lots of bleeping. Really liked having a shared kitchen, although someone kept eating my biscuits and other guests were smoking in their rooms. 5 toilets were great but 2 of the 3 showers didn't have door let alone locks.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023