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Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Flemington Racecourse

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Studio Queen with Ensuite
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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873 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040
  • Place, Queens Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Marvel Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Double with Shared Bathroom

Studio Double with Shared Bathroom

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

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Melbourne

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

What's nearby

  • Queens Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 15 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chef Sofra - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mastersons Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Benny & Me - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Essendon Hotel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

3-star hotel near Flemington Racecourse
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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 (13-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 12.2 mi (32-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 13.5 mi (31-min drive) from Williamstown 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. 143 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 217 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were great, food was wonderful and facilities suited us to a tee
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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. 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Small room …reasonable accommodation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff and great food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked the room with Ensuite. The mattress is too soft and can hear the noise from the traffic. The room is furnished with basic furniture pieces only. No hair dryer, no basic table and chair.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern rooms and facilities. Excellent staff. Great location, literally a 90 second walk to the station
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Amenities
Room was spacious and perfect for a night stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, train station right there. Good cafes nearby. Win win win
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay, very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice. Strange setup if casino below but the hotel is great and convenient to trams and train.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a really nice hotel to stay at, conveniently located for both driving and public transport. It's also sat on top a pub which is great! Staff were always friendly and helpful, and the hotel itself is clean and feels modern. My room wasn't the biggest, but plenty large enough as a base from which to explore Melbourne. The guest laundry is well stocked with washers, dryers, irons and detergent. It can get a little noisy at times as it's sat right next to a busy road, but mostly wasn't too bad, and generally coincides with rush hour. Good value for money and would return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean accommodation, good meals & has bar onsite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable accommodation, value for Money, close to airport
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in a very convenient location with nice comfortable rooms and staff are so nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, excellent bathroom facilities, clean and common area was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

CHIA YEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy parking good location very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jarrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic food, service and comfort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close to train station. Plenty of parking nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023