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Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

3.0 star property
Hotel in Melbourne with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Lobby lounge
Food and drink
Property amenity
Studio Queen and Single with Ensuite
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$132
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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873 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040
  • Place, Queens Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonee Valley Racecourse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, DFO Essendon Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Double with Shared Bathroom

Studio Double with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen Single with Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen and Single with Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

At Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Moonee Valley Racecourse and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a lift. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Essendon hotel include Melbourne Central and Marvel Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Queens Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Moonee Valley Racecourse - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Alf Pearce Dog Park - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Melbourne Central - 10 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Essendon Station - 3 min walk
  • Glenbervie Station - 13 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Essendon Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Benny & Me - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St Rose - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪2 Fat Greeks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

Hotel in Melbourne with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social also features laundry facilities and a lift. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social offers 18 accommodations with air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of AUD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Royal By Nightcap Social
Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social Hotel
Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social Essendon
Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social Hotel Essendon

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

As of 24 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social on 7 Jan 2026 start from NZ$131.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Yep, Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

The closest beach to Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social is St Kilda Beach (13.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

No, Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 195 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, train station right there. Good cafes nearby. Win win win
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed earlier in the year, room, bed and bathroom all great as before. Some noise at night from trucks at rail works nearby, but didn’t interrupt to much. Bistro service great again but the food wasn’t as good as the last visit. Great service from all the staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Room was spacious and perfect for a night stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice. Strange setup if casino below but the hotel is great and convenient to trams and train.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

KINGSLEY

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms were share for all patrons not private
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff, and very convenient if you are into public transport. Just the shares toilet and bath is a bit of a inconvinience, imagine having to pee in the middle of your sleep. But overall, this hotel is very good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing great-value find. Nervous about shared amenities? Don’t be, the bathrooms are spacious, private and spotless, always. The bedroom was on the Small side but one of the most comfortable beds I’ve slept in. We-appointed with desk & TV, it was quiet and peaceful. The kitchen/lounge was well stocked with tea, coffee etc and comfortable to lounge in. Having the bistro and bar downstairs was great, and the Rump steak perfectly cooked. Huge thanks to Marty, Arjun and Julie who were a great laugh and really helpful. Will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shrey

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I booked the Royal Hotel for a weekend stay for my birthday. I used wotif for the original one night but called the hotel prior to the date to book an extra night so i was staying friday and saturday night. The manager i spoke to over the phone took my details and advise upon check in ill need to pay for the extra night. However when i went to check in they only had me checked in for the one night. The man at front desk said he ask the Assistant Manager and started serving other customers i was waiting 10 mins. Eventally a lady came over and said she wasnt sure if they had avaliability for second night. Upon further checking the notes she saw the Manager had a note that i was staying extra night. They gave me the key card but no drink card -They said i wasnt eligible as i booked through wotif although i said i called them directly. They gave us the disabled room with open shower i guess this is the only room they had avaliable. The room had no table or proper chairs they had tree stumps as bedside tables. Defintely not worth the money. As there was open shower the water would flood the bathroom causing OHS risk .The windows were not sound proof and we could hear the cars and there was a loud pipe sound that came on every half an hour. I had to go down to reception to get the hairdryer. On the saturday they cancelled our keycard as they didnt communicate re second night. It was very poor communication. I would not recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exceptionally clean, the dining area was also always kept in excellent condition. The staff were nice and helpful. Free parking made our trip stay so much easier.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran, Coomera

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

Mid week stay

very good overall stay,very clean shower etc, comfy bed,coffee,tea excellent. would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olaf

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to dining options and public transport links
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khurram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Royal Melbourne by Nightcap, and I was thoroughly impressed with the exceptional service provided by the staff. Alison and her team are truly outstanding, demonstrating a genuine commitment to ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of their guests. Their helpfulness, attention to detail, and willingness to provide options made all the difference during my stay. I would highly recommend Royal Melbourne by Nightcap to anyone seeking a top-notch hospitality experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Silvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025