Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

Property class: 3
Melbourne hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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When you stay at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Queen Victoria Market and Marvel Stadium. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Melbourne Central and Flemington Racecourse are within a short drive. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Glenbervie Station is 13 minutes away.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free self-parking
The current price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a wall with a geometric pattern, and a mounted television.

Studio Double with Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

Studio Queen with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a small bedside table.

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

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About the area

Map
873 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040

What's nearby

  • Queens Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North West Day Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Crown Casino - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Melbourne Central - 12 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 17 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 50 min drive
  • Essendon Station - 3 min walk
  • Deer Park Station - 14 min drive
  • North Williamstown Station - 17 min drive
  • Glenbervie Station - 13 min walk
  • Moonee Ponds Station - 16 min walk
  • Strathmore Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Assembly Ground - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Essendon Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Convoy Moonee Ponds - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪St Rose - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Shop - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

  • When you stay at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Queen Victoria Market and Marvel Stadium. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Melbourne Central and Flemington Racecourse are within a short drive. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Glenbervie Station is 13 minutes away.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social like?

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social is in Essendon, a short 3-minute walk from Essendon Station.

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Reviews

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious food with a great choice of wines and the staff provided excellent service. (16 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and plentiful, with options including the hotel car park and a nearby public car park. (7 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot for short stays clean rooms nice and quiet and a bar downstairs plenty of restaurants close
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8/10 Very good

Great location, very clean and reasonably quite location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean modern felt safe lovely staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay. 10 nights in total. Everything that you could wish for. Recommend rooms with ensuite which are a little extra
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10/10 Exceptional

Place was exactly as advertised. Everything was really clean and the bed was 10/10 comfort for me. Cozy small room, and amenities had everything. Common room was clean. Great stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

staff were great, food was wonderful and facilities suited us to a tee
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10/10 Exceptional

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. 👍
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff and great food
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, modern rooms and facilities. Excellent staff. Great location, literally a 90 second walk to the station
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic rooms and food options Great for transport highly recommended
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and quiet, train station right there. Good cafes nearby. Win win win
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s in a very convenient location with nice comfortable rooms and staff are so nice
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and quiet hotel
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8/10 Very good

Thank you..enjoyed my stay... comfortable and hassle free .
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10/10 Exceptional

Great clean tidy accommodation as well as easy access to transport
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10/10 Exceptional

Mid week stay

very good overall stay,very clean shower etc, comfy bed,coffee,tea excellent. would stay there again
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good clean hotel room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to dining options and public transport links
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10/10 Exceptional

Liked the stay at Nightcap social..it was pretty decent and good...
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable room, late check in was easy facilities were very clean and tidy. Handy to train station too.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, service, food and l have never seen a venue so clean. Highly recommend and will be back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant service, everything at your fingertips, cosy, groovy, renovated, clean rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

When you just need somewhere clean and safe for the night, this is for you.. staff were lovely, room is small but clean and modern. Would definitely stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay

Despite the rooms being small the hotel was lovely, the staff were lovely. Super close to transport as well and there was a nice little shared Tea and Coffee area. Rooms were spotless and the beds were really comfortable!