Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

3.0 star property
Relax in this vibrant hotel's modern comfort while exploring historic markets just steps away.

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Lobby lounge
Studio Queen and Single with Ensuite
Terrace/patio
Reception
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is €67
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb

Room options

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Studio Queen and Single with Ensuite

Highlights

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

Studio Queen with Ensuite

Highlights

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

Studio Queen Single with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Studio Double with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 - 5 min drive
  • Flemington Racecourse - 6 min drive
  • University of Melbourne - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne Zoo - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne Central - 9 min drive

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
  • Smoke-free property and a lift
  • 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

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

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

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 3 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social on 15 Feb 2025 start from €66.61, 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.

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 165 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 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

8/10 Good

Silvia

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

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant service, everything at your fingertips, cosy, groovy, renovated, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! We did not initially park at the hotel car park because it was full on a Friday night. However, there is a large, well lit public car park across the road. Happy with the amenities. The lady at the front desk advised us that most restaurants closed by 8pm. But we found that Two Fat Greeks was open and serving food at 9pm, delish!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Travelled with group
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 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lloyd

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reasonable place to stay
Reasonable place to stay, it was clean tidy and comfortable. It suited my needs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Business traveller
Given my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking close to train.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Garry

Travelled with group
Washroom nit attached to the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best all rounder stay I’ve had for decades
For a budget stay this is next level great value and ticks all the box’s clean modern great WiFi comfortable with amenities and the sleep surroundings were peaceful . You couldn’t ask for a better location to top it off .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
paper thin walls, uncomfortable pillows, bed way too light (moves around during the night), outside of that nothing to complain about, room service was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
So. #1 it is a very cost effective clean new property in a fantastic Essendon location. I had to get my head around there being communal shower and toilet facilities, and no wardrobe, but once I travelled back in time in my mind to my Uni days, it was a very agreeable stay and I would definitely stay there again. Especially as the nearest alternative was a dingy outdated motel (but they did have a private bathroom!).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love love love loved it!
Just perfect, such an amazing Renovation thru out. Room was quiet & comfortable & retro modern trendy. Staff were absolutely friendly from checkin thru to dining & bar. Meals were great & nice bar selection. Highly recommended. Plus close to amenities & tram/bus/train.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taleah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Sasi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to help me
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024