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Reviews of Royal Derby Hotel

446 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, 3065 Melbourne, Australia

#142 of 214 hotels in Melbourne

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 312 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    9.0
    Overall pleasurable stay, good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Single bed was a bit too short for my height. Got access codes on the last moment. Weekend evenings may be a bit noisy as in the same building is a pub.

    Very good location and clean.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    8.0
    Great, simple room in Fitzroy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expectations were met. A bit of noise crept in from the footy on the TV downstairs in the pub, but not unexpected.

    Good location for what I needed. Good price.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed and the Doona, detest doonas V

    Clean

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    9.0
    Such amazing value in a superb location - greatly exceeded my expectations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was slightly stuffy but there was a fan - it was also a little noisy but there were earplugs provided; I'm not noise sensitive. Honestly, for the price, these are very minor concerns! I'd also note the shared wash areas were not all equally clean/inviting.

    The location is perfect. I loved the easy keyless entry and I was amazed at how lovely the room was - plus the shared kitchen; this far exceeded my expectations. Also, the shower/toilet areas were never busy.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    7.0
    Great location, cheap but you get what you pay for
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    0 soundproofing. Could hear steps outside, tram, everything. Difficult to sleep. No dryer or paper towel in toilets. Shower was fine but ceiling was getting mouldy

    Very good location, nice pub downstairs, very good price, self check-in at any time

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    8.0
    Reasonably good for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Probably my main complaint would be the bed, mine was really creaky which was annoying, and it's not exactly the most comfortable bed, but if you sleep reasonably well then it's fine. Basic, but fine.

    Actually quite a nice room for the price I paid (~$80). It's basic and an old building, but you can tell care has been taken to install reasonably nice locks, the chair in the room was good enough for me (nice enough, it may be from Kmart or something but I'm happy with that) and the carpet in the hallway and facilities are nice enough. When I was there I found all the guests to be respectful/quiet and everything was tidy, which was a pleasant surprise as I was expecting it to have some less desirable characters lurking about. There's also a tram stop right around the corner so it's an easy place to get to/from as well.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    9.0
    Excellent value hotel in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    This hotel is in a super convenient location right next to a tram stop, and in an interesting inner city neighbourhood with lots of cafes, restaurants and supermarkets. It's really good value, and having the use of the shared kitchen helps save on meals. The staff are very kind and friendly. It was not too expensive to get an Uber their from Melbourne airport when I arrived.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    7.0
    Over all it was a very nice stay and would consider staying again but under cool weather conditions
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no air conditioning and it was very uncomfortable even with fan on. I tried to keep window open but it was very loud with traffic all night long.

    The location was excellent. It was also easy to check in.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    7.0
    Youthful staff members. Great location near bars, restaurants and a large local sports ground.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Stiflingly hot. But, otherwise, comfortable in the event of no heat wave. My room faced north and received a lot hot sunshine. But I enjoyed my stay there.

    I stayed there during a heart have. My room was very hot and stifling. The fan provided in the room by the facility I used throughout the day and evening.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    8.0
    Old school like, old!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room fan was a bit busted, bathroom pretty rundown.

    I used to gig at this hotel so it was fun to stay upstairs. Bit of a weird experience, never met anyone, codes for gate and doors, shower across the hall.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    8.0
    Very nice,
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location, atmosphere, pricing, and facilities

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    9.0
    Excellent!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be great if possible to have proper aircon machines as opposed to fans but that was the only negative.

    Loved this! Superb location would stay again if I’m in Melbourne.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    8.0
    I would rent this place again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room had a fan but actually it was still very hot and dry.

    I liked that everything was clean! I asked to enter my room earlier and staff made it happen. Thank you for that! If you like second hand shops and nice restaurants its perfect place to stay.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    7.0
    Just little niggly things.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Few complaints, given the cheap rate of room. Different set-up in smaller shared toilet, as in no wash-up facility. The toilet across the hall had one. Neither toilet had a hand-dryer or even paper towels. Shower had the body lotion etc. Products located in a wire basket OUTSIDE the actual shower recess. Reach around. Shower taps not clearly marked as H or C.

    The low price. The ease of secure access.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    8.0
    Nice comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside was that when we got to the property we were given check in details for the wrong room and ended up going into a room where another couple were staying. As we were checked in late we were at a loss for an hour trying to book other hotels. Luckily we then saw someone on site who helped us and advised we’re in a different room. We were not happy at the time but the hotel were very professional about it and refunded us for the night straight away, really happy with how it was handled.

    Lovely clean rooms with decent space and nice decor! Shared toilets and kitchen were also always clean, we felt comfortable here.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2025

    8.0
    Easy to find , perfect location , good facilities .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A air conditioner would have been a real game changer.

    No breakfast but excellent location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    8.0
    Convenient, clean and comfy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared bathroom was dated but this didn't affect the functionality. The bathrooms were clean and had everything you need.

    Comfortable bed, clean room and great position. Lovely toiletries in shared bathroom space.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really an issue, but be aware there are no staff on site. Can be called.

    Good for price. Easy walk to CBD

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because the hotel is so conveniently located it can be a bit noisy. They do provide ear plugs for free but I would ask for a room on the Brunswick St side if you are sensitive to noise.

    Has a great kitchen, laundry facilities and the rooms are well set-out. The location is very convenient and we'll priced for Fitzroy!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    7.0
    Pleasant besides being too hot.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really hot, needed an aircon. The pedestal fan did help though. Shower ceilings need a paint. Soap dispensers pulled off walls looks super daggy.

    Easy check-in and out. Comfy bed, decent sized room. Nice of you to include earplugs. Nice shared kitchen area. Good ratio of shared facilities to rooms.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    7.0
    Great location, good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff forgot to message me entry details but were very fast to respond when I wrote. I might recommend a female specific toilet…sharing with men can a little ick. By the end of the day the bathrooms often had a urine smell from men ‘missing’ the toilet. Not a fault of the hotel’s by any means but something to consider.

    Great location in Fitzroy. Nice to have a kitchen. Plenty of bathrooms/showers available to use (shared). Room was a decent size and the blackout curtains were a plus.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2024

    7.0
    Boom boom boom shake da room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Saturday night loud music from bar reverberated through the floor and room.

    Good value for budget traveller. Good location on Brunswick St. Bed is adequately comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy due to proximity to lively area

    Very close to lively area with bars, restaurants and public transport

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    7.0
    Overall the stay was good and I would stay here again if I had to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room had a smell like not gonna lie sort of like a public bathroom that had been cleaned which wasn't great. Having to pull out my phone for all the door codes was a lil annoying but it's self service so understandable. It was a lot smaller than expected but it was cheap so I'm not complaining.

    I loved how central it was to everything it was a good location just for a couple nights for a single person. I was able to stroll into Melbourne central like it tooo about 30mins but that's a nice walk for someone like me. I wouldnt take my mother here but for someone just traveling it's perfect ! It's affordable and easy to get in to ! I stayed in the room right by the door which I didn't have an issue with the noise. They do provide earplugs if you want in the common area.

    Stayed in November 2024

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