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Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

3.0 star property
Melbourne hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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In the heart of Melbourne, Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social offers a lively atmosphere with laundry facilities, a bar, and restaurant. Connect to WiFi and unwind with an elevator ride or explore nearby Queen Victoria Market. The helpful staff has left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (5)

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

Feel at home (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free self parking
The current price is CNY470
CNY517 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23

Room options

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Studio Double with Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Double with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
873 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040

What's nearby

  • Queens Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Moonee Valley Racecourse - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Alf Pearce Dog Park - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Crown Casino - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 10 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 16 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 47 min drive
  • Essendon Station - 3 min walk
  • Deer Park Station - 14 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 19 min drive
  • Glenbervie Station - 13 min walk
  • Moonee Ponds Station - 17 min walk
  • Strathmore Station - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Essendon Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Benny & Me - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St Rose - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪2 Fat Greeks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social puts you within a 10-minute drive of Melbourne Central 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, Flemington Racecourse and University of Melbourne are within a short drive. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Glenbervie Station is 13 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
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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 available
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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
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Required at check-in

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

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Stair-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

  • Free WiFi (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

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing 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 to 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 onsite 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 onsite 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

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Meals were great and the bar selection was nice, with some guests even raving about perfectly cooked steaks. (5 reviews)
  • Free on-site parking was a convenient bonus for guests. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Room was spacious and perfect for a night stay
Kylie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and nice. Strange setup if casino below but the hotel is great and convenient to trams and train.
Gerrit, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Keith, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

The bathrooms were share for all patrons not private
KINGSLEY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Monica, 5-night trip

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.
Nisha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mid week stay

very good overall stay,very clean shower etc, comfy bed,coffee,tea excellent. would stay there again
Rob, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to dining options and public transport links
BRUCE, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and quiet hotel
chen, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice place to stay, very good value.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable room, late check in was easy facilities were very clean and tidy. Handy to train station too.
Shona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic rooms and food options Great for transport highly recommended
Geoffrey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean accommodation, good meals & has bar onsite
Sean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s in a very convenient location with nice comfortable rooms and staff are so nice
Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant service, everything at your fingertips, cosy, groovy, renovated, clean rooms
Justina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, comfortable accommodation, value for Money, close to airport

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, service, food and l have never seen a venue so clean. Highly recommend and will be back.
Bobby, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable bed, excellent bathroom facilities, clean and common area was great!
Donna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

easy parking good location very friendly staff
CHIA YEN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great clean tidy accommodation as well as easy access to transport
Bradley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, very friendly staff
Jarrad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic food, service and comfort

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, close to train station. Plenty of parking nearby.
Rob, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location. Very clean and modern decor. Will stay here again.
Greg, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Thank you..enjoyed my stay... comfortable and hassle free .
Grant Fermilie, 3-night trip