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Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Flemington Racecourse

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A bar area with a counter, shelves of bottles, and hanging lights.
A staircase with a metal railing, surrounded by various framed artworks on the walls.
A modern hotel lobby with yellow sofas, a round coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave.
A modern restaurant with a dining area, kitchen, and a theatre sign.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a green wall with plants.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 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, North West Day Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Marvel Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio Double with Shared Bathroom

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Queen Single with Shared Bathroom

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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Queen with Ensuite

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
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Queen and Single with Ensuite

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 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
  • North West Day Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Melbourne Central - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 14 min drive - 13.6 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
  • ‪Mastersons Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chef Sofra - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Essendon Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dan Dans Cafe - ‬15 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.

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

As of Aug 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social on Aug 9, 2026 start from CA $71, excluding 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.

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 16 mi (40-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. 144 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 219 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Had an excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Everything you could wish for
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. 10 nights in total. Everything that you could wish for. Recommend rooms with ensuite which are a little extra
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff and great food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Small room …reasonable accommodation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Amenities
Room was spacious and perfect for a night stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

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

10/10 Excellent

chen

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jarrad

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

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

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