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Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Lobby
Property amenity
Lobby lounge
Studio Double with Shared Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$96
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Explore the area

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873 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040
  • Place, Queens Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, DFO Essendon Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪12 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Melbourne

At Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from Moonee Valley Racecourse and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from DFO Essendon Shopping Center. 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 Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Central.

What's nearby

  • Queens Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Crown Casino - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Melbourne Central - 12 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Hotel - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Mastersons Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ten One Ate - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chef Sofra - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Convoy Moonee Ponds - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

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 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$96, 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. 139 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 212 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Casey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Small room …reasonable accommodation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My fifth time stay at The Royal and always a warm welcome and great service. Rooms and bathrooms are spotless, well-appointed and comfortable. Bistro food is great. 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Demi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

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

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff there were really friendly and welcoming, however, the whole building smells like a stale smoker who is homeless. I had to move to a different venue, as i couldnt put up with the cigarette smell throughout the building. I walked through the gaming room to the restaurant and every 2nd person had a cigarette lit! I thought smoking was banned indoors? They also didnt clean the room, the toilet wasnt very clean, there was no soap in the bodywash, shampoo or conditioner. I would only recommend this hotel if you had to sleep outside and the weather was really bad!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a really nice hotel to stay at, conveniently located for both driving and public transport. It's also sat on top a pub which is great! Staff were always friendly and helpful, and the hotel itself is clean and feels modern. My room wasn't the biggest, but plenty large enough as a base from which to explore Melbourne. The guest laundry is well stocked with washers, dryers, irons and detergent. It can get a little noisy at times as it's sat right next to a busy road, but mostly wasn't too bad, and generally coincides with rush hour. Good value for money and would return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were great, food was wonderful and facilities suited us to a tee
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern rooms and facilities. Excellent staff. Great location, literally a 90 second walk to the station
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff and great food
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