Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

3.0 star property
Comfortable Melbourne hotel in Essendon with free parking

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Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Studio Queen and Single with Ensuite
Lobby lounge
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Your area essentials

Map
873 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040
  • Popular LocationRoyal Melbourne Showgrounds5 min drive
  • Popular LocationFlemington Racecourse6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMelbourne Zoo7 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)9 min drive

Room options

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

Melbourne

At Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social you'll be 4.9 km (3 mi) from Melbourne Zoo and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Moonee Valley Racecourse. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a lift. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Essendon hotel include Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central.

What's nearby

  • Moonee Valley Racecourse - 3 min drive
  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 5 min drive
  • Flemington Racecourse - 6 min drive
  • Melbourne Zoo - 7 min drive
  • Queen Victoria Market - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ten One Ate - 9 min walk
  • 2 Fat Greeks - 2 min walk
  • Little Thai Kitchen - 11 min walk
  • Windy Hill Car Park - 8 min walk
  • Curators Collective - 12 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

Comfortable Melbourne hotel in Essendon with free parking
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 a lift. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Lift
  • 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 a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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

  • Daily housekeeping

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation
  • 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
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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social on 16 May 2024 start from AU$128.00, 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.

Is parking available at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Yep, Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

The closest beach to Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social is St Kilda Beach (13.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

No, Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 141 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

Taleah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean tidy accommodation as well as easy access to transport
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It was very close to rail transport. It was basic accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was fabulous. Only thing was car parking is first in first serve. Which I wasn’t happy about . Only 18 spaces Didn’t want to park on street. Got told I could park over the road in railway carpark but wasn’t keen. Lovely room,ensuite and very comfortable bed. Cause too Highpoint shopping. Will stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santhameena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good clean hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran, Coomera

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Beds were a bit soft and there wasn't a chair with a back in the room. But otherwise was an ok room in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic rooms and food options Great for transport highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Liked: Staff & service
Only Okay.
Grand if you just need somewhere for a few hours. But very noise on Thursday night. Mostly people talking outside. Also mould on our ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024