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The Royce Hotel

The Royce Hotel

Southbank, Melbourne

Opened 1928   Renovated 2023   $$$

“Art-Deco showroom glamour”

Heritage Design Luxe
Central

Condé Nast Traveler

The Royce Hotel — vibe

Vibe

Restored Art Deco architecture and polished chrome define this former 1928 Rolls-Royce showroom.

“Art-Deco showroom glamour”

Heritage

Restored 1928 Rolls-Royce showroom featuring original Art Deco architectural details.

Design

Glamorous 1920s Art Deco aesthetic with velvet accents and custom chandeliers.

Luxe

Polished service, marble bathrooms, plush linens, and evening turndown details.

Central

Located on St Kilda Road, a grand tree-lined boulevard connecting Southbank and South Melbourne.

The Royce Hotel — rooms

Rooms

Interiors styled by design firm SJB balance metallic chrome accents with rich velvet finishes.

The Royce Hotel — backstory

Backstory

Design studio SJB transformed Melbourne's historic 1928 automobile showroom for its 2023 reopening.

The Royce Hotel — eat & drink

Eat & drink

The Showroom Bar brings a buzzy evening crowd together over cocktails inside the historic display floor.

The neighborhood

Set on tree-lined St Kilda Road, the boulevard offers easy access to Southbank and South Melbourne.

“A former Rolls-Royce showroom goes full Hollywood glam... playing up its Art Deco past with flamboyant flair.” 
Condé Nast Traveler · Hot List · 2025

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