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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
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is S$93
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen and Single with Ensuite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen with Ensuite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen Single with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Double with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
873 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040

What's nearby

  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Flemington Racecourse - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Melbourne Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • University of Melbourne - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Melbourne Central - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mastersons Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Benny & Me - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Little Thai Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Essendon Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ten One Ate - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

Hotel near University of Melbourne
You can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A lift and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included 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

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

Is Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 19 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social on 22 Jun, 2025 start from S$92.81, 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.

How much is parking at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social located?

Located in Essendon, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Moonee Valley Racecourse and within 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and DFO Essendon Shopping Center. Flemington Racecourse and Highpoint Shopping Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km). Essendon Station is only a 3-minute walk and Glenbervie Station is 13 minutes.

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Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 176 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

10/10

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

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

Close to dining options and public transport links
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very comfortable room, late check in was easy facilities were very clean and tidy. Handy to train station too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Very nice place to stay, very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

Brilliant service, everything at your fingertips, cosy, groovy, renovated, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Fantastic rooms and food options Great for transport highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Great location, service, food and l have never seen a venue so clean. Highly recommend and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Nice clean accommodation, good meals & has bar onsite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

It’s in a very convenient location with nice comfortable rooms and staff are so nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10

It waa good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Super
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great clean tidy accommodation as well as easy access to transport
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Comfortable bed, excellent bathroom facilities, clean and common area was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

easy parking good location very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

Reasonable place to stay, it was clean tidy and comfortable. It suited my needs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Great room, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Fantastic food, service and comfort

10/10

Wanting to travel to Flemington racecourse for an event we found this little gem. Great staff, good food and quick service . We stayed in a queen ensuite room it was very clean and well maintained. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Thank you..enjoyed my stay... comfortable and hassle free .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Excellent location. Very clean and modern decor. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Good clean hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Good stay just for the night for a layover.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10

Liked the stay at Nightcap social..it was pretty decent and good...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Everything was fantastic, staff was terrific
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023