The Royce vs Seasons Botanic Gardens
Both are in Melbourne, 580 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Southbank
The Royce
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
Apartment★★★★★Southbank
Seasons Botanic Gardens
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 580 m apart.
Choose Seasons Botanic Gardens if you want
- to walk to the sights
Why is The Royce better than Seasons Botanic Gardens?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6)+0.4
- 2180 m closer to the beach (2.5 km vs 2.6 km)−180 m
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
- 4440 m closer to public transport−440 m
- 5Has 24-hour room service
- 6Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Seasons Botanic Gardens better than The Royce?
- 1580 m closer to the area centre−580 m
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3More guest reviews (307 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable×16
- 45 more sights within 1 km+5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Royce vs Seasons Botanic Gardens: which hotel is better? | The Royce | Seasons Botanic Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.4 | 8.6 |
| Location | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 7.5 +1.7 |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0 +1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 4.5 +3.0 |
| Beach access | 1.9 +0.6 | 1.3 |
| Public transport | 9.9 +2.3 | 7.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.1 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.4 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 19 | 307 +288 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 35% +8% | top 43% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Distance to Southbank centre | 1.5 km | 870 m −580 m |
| To the beach | 2.5 km −180 m | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 160 m −440 m | 600 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 43 | 50 +7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 11 +5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 94 | – |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Garden | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
580 m apart
The Royce or Seasons Botanic Gardens: common questions
Which is better, The Royce or Seasons Botanic Gardens?
They are evenly matched. The Royce is stronger in guest rating, beach access, public transport; Seasons Botanic Gardens is stronger in facilities, families, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, The Royce or Seasons Botanic Gardens?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Seasons Botanic Gardens is closer: 870 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for The Royce.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Royce is 2.5 km from the nearest beach; Seasons Botanic Gardens is 2.6 km.
How far apart are The Royce and Seasons Botanic Gardens?
The two hotels are 580 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score