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Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

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Exterior
Studio Queen and Single with Ensuite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
873 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040
  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Flemington Racecourse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Melbourne Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Queen and Single with Ensuite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen and Single with Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio Queen with Ensuite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen with Ensuite

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

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Studio Queen Single with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen Single with Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Studio Double with Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Essendon stay.Your stay at this Essendon hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Moonee Valley Racecourse and Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. DFO Essendon Shopping Center and Flemington Racecourse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Flemington Racecourse - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Melbourne Zoo - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • University of Melbourne - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles

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

3-star hotel near Royal Melbourne Showgrounds
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 an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Elevator
  • 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 showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 available

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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 each 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

How close is Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social to the airport?

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social is 3.4 mi (10-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social.

How close is Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social to the beach?

This hotel is 12.7 mi (30-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 15.3 mi (39-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social offer free breakfast?

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Crown Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social have a pool?

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social does not have a pool.

Does Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social to downtown Melbourne?

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social is 4.7 mi away from Melbourne.

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 177 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

Kieran, Coomera

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

It waa good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
Given my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

tim

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

6/10 Okay

Garry

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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