Royal Woman's Hospital

Royal Women's Hospital Accommodation — Close By When It Matters Most

Q Squared Serviced Apartments are located just 600 metres from the Royal Women's Hospital (the Women's) on Flemington Road, Parkville — an easy 8-minute walk from our front door to the hospital entrance. Whether you are a partner staying close by during labour and birth, a family supporting a loved one through gynaecological treatment or surgery, or parents with a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), our fully self-contained serviced apartments give you a proper home base during one of life's most significant moments.

When the hospital is this close, you can be there in minutes — and still have somewhere comfortable, private and fully equipped to rest, eat and recover each day.

Who Stays at Q Squared for Royal Women's Hospital Visits

The Royal Women's Hospital serves women and families across a wide range of circumstances. Our guests staying for Women's Hospital visits typically include:

• Partners and support persons during birth — staying close by so you can be at the hospital at any hour without the stress of a long commute, particularly for induced labours or planned caesareans
• Parents of NICU babies — when your newborn is in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for an extended period, having an apartment just minutes away means you can be present every day without exhausting yourselves commuting from home
• Women travelling for gynaecological treatment or surgery — including planned procedures, cancer treatment, and specialist consultations that require multiple visits over days or weeks
• Families travelling from regional Victoria or interstate — who need comfortable, affordable accommodation for what can be an extended stay in Melbourne
• Women attending high-risk pregnancy clinics — with frequent appointments that make staying nearby far more practical than travelling back and forth

Why a Serviced Apartment Is the Right Choice for a Women's Hospital Stay

A hotel room works for a night. But when you're spending days or weeks near the Royal Women's Hospital — whether waiting for labour to progress, visiting a baby in NICU, or recovering from surgery — a serviced apartment makes an enormous difference to your comfort, your budget, and your wellbeing.

Every Q Squared apartment includes:

• Fully equipped kitchen — cook your own meals at any hour, manage dietary needs post-surgery or during pregnancy, and avoid the cost of eating out every day during what can be an extended stay
• In-apartment washer and dryer — essential for partners and NICU parents staying for weeks at a time
• Free secure on-site parking — avoid hospital parking fees, which add up quickly during a long stay
• Complimentary high-speed WiFi — stay connected with family and friends back home who want updates
• Separate living and sleeping areas — far more space than a hotel room, important when you need genuine rest between hospital visits
• Flexible cancellations and date changes — birth and medical timelines are unpredictable, and we work around yours
• After-hours check-in available — because babies and medical situations don't follow business hours
• Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request — important for post-surgical recovery and mobility needs
• Quiet, residential setting — calm and peaceful, exactly what new parents and recovering patients need
• Weekly housekeeping — your apartment is kept clean and fresh throughout your stay

How Far Are We from the Royal Women's Hospital?

Our apartments on Chetwynd Street, North Melbourne are 600 metres from the Royal Women's Hospital main entrance on Flemington Road — approximately an 8-minute flat walk. Trams 19, 58 and 59 stop directly at the corner of Royal Parade and Grattan Street , connecting easily to our location and making it simple to travel between the apartment and the hospital without a car, even late at night.

We are also walking distance from every other major hospital in the Parkville medical precinct — important if your care or your baby's care involves appointments across more than one facility:

• Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) — 7-minute walk (500m)
• Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) — 10-minute walk (750m)
• Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) — 10-minute walk (800m)
• Melbourne Private Hospital — 8-minute walk
• Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) — 10-minute walk
• Frances Perry House Private Hospital — adjacent to the Women's

NICU Family Accommodation Near the Royal Women's Hospital

Having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is one of the most challenging experiences a family can face. When your newborn is receiving specialist care at the Women's NICU, being able to be present as much as possible is everything — and that means having somewhere close, comfortable and practical to stay.

Q Squared is just minutes away on foot. NICU stays can last days, weeks or even months, and our apartments are designed for exactly this kind of extended stay — with full kitchen and laundry facilities, space for both parents, and flexible booking arrangements that adapt as your situation changes. We offer discounted long-stay rates for NICU families — please contact us directly to discuss your circumstances and we will do everything we can to help.

Maternity Stays — Planned Births and Inductions

For planned caesarean sections, inductions, or partners travelling from regional Victoria ahead of a due date, staying at Q Squared the night before — or for the duration of a labour that may take time — means you are never more than 8 minutes from the hospital. No frantic drives across Melbourne in the middle of the night. No expensive last-minute hotel bookings. Just a calm, comfortable apartment waiting for you when you need it.

We recommend booking in advance for planned birth dates. Contact us directly and we'll hold your dates with flexible cancellation terms in case your plans change.

Short Stays and Extended Stays Welcome

We welcome stays from a single night to several months. For stays of 7 nights or more — including NICU family stays, post-surgical recovery, and ongoing treatment courses — we offer discounted long-stay rates. Contact us directly before booking and we'll tailor an arrangement to your situation.

Financial Assistance — VPTAS

If you live more than 100 kilometres from Melbourne and are travelling to the Royal Women's Hospital for specialist care, you may be eligible for the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS) — a Victorian Government program providing financial assistance towards accommodation and travel costs for eligible patients and carers. Patients must live in a designated rural area and travel 100km one way or 500km per week to see a medical specialist.

Ask your GP, midwife, or the Women's patient services team for a VPTAS form, or visit the VPTAS website to check your eligibility. We provide all receipts and written documentation required to support your VPTAS claim — just let us know at the time of booking.

Apartment Options

We offer four apartment configurations to suit different group sizes and lengths of stay:

• One Bedroom Apartment — ideal for a solo patient or a couple, with a queen bed and full living space
• Twin Share Apartment — two single beds, perfect for two family members or support persons travelling together
• Two Bedroom Apartment — ideal for couples or families where two people need to stay comfortably for an extended period, such as NICU parents
• Superior Two Bedroom Apartment — our most spacious option, suited to families needing maximum comfort during a long or emotionally demanding stay

What Our Guests Say

"Booked because my partner was in hospital at Peter Mac. Location was great, close to everything needed. Excellent customer service, spotless apartment. Has washing machine/dryer, complete kitchen facilities. Highly recommend."

"I stayed here whilst my son was in hospital. The manager Reece was amazing — so accommodating and attentive to our situation. The rooms were spotless, bright and airy. With washing machine, dryer and cooking facilities, our stay was so easy. I can't recommend Q Squared enough."

"To Warren, Reece and all the housekeeping staff — thank you for your hospitality on our second extended stay. Great rooms, great location, absolutely very friendly staff. Looking forward to our next stay."

"We weren't too bothered about where we stayed as long as it was close to the hospital. However, we were so pleased that we stayed at Q Squared. Even though we arrived outside of reception hours, the manager was very accommodating and understood our situation."

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Q Squared from the Royal Women's Hospital?

We are 600 metres from the Royal Women's Hospital main entrance on Flemington Road, Parkville — approximately an 8-minute flat walk. Trams 19, 58 and 59 also stop directly outside the hospital and connect easily to our location.

Do you accommodate NICU families for extended stays?

Yes — and we do everything we can to make those stays as easy as possible. NICU stays are unpredictable in length and emotionally demanding. We offer flexible booking arrangements, discounted long-stay rates, and genuine understanding of what families in this situation are going through. Please contact us directly to discuss your needs.

Can I book in advance for a planned birth or caesarean?

Absolutely. For planned caesarean sections, inductions or due dates where you want to be close by, we recommend booking in advance with flexible cancellation terms. Contact us directly and we'll sort out the right arrangement.

Is parking included?

Yes. Free secure on-site parking is included with every apartment at no extra charge — a meaningful saving during an extended hospital stay.

Do you offer flexible cancellations for hospital stays?

Yes. Birth timelines, surgical dates and medical schedules change without warning. We offer flexible date changes and cancellations for hospital-related stays — please contact us directly to discuss your booking.

Do you accept VPTAS documentation?

Yes. We provide full receipts and written confirmation of your stay to support a VPTAS claim. Let us know at the time of booking and we'll ensure you have everything you need.

Can I check in after hours?

Yes. After-hours check-in is available — because labour, surgical admissions and hospital visits do not follow business hours.

Do you have accessible rooms?

Wheelchair accessible rooms and disabled bathrooms are available on request. Please mention your requirements at the time of booking.

What is the minimum stay?

We welcome stays from one night upwards. For stays of 7 nights or more please contact us directly for our best long-stay rates.

Book Your Stay Near the Royal Women's Hospital

Book directly with Q Squared for our guaranteed best rate — 10% less than booking through Booking.com, Expedia or other third-party platforms. For NICU stays, planned birth dates, long-stay enquiries, accessible room requests, or any specific requirements related to your visit, please call or email us directly. We understand what families going through a hospital stay need, and we're here to help.

📞 (03) 8383 1072
✉️ enquiries@q2sa.com.au