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Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

3.0 star property
Travelers find modern comfort and convenience at this vibrant Melbourne hotel, just steps from historic markets and city attractions.

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Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social in Melbourne offers a lively atmosphere with practical amenities like laundry, WiFi, and an elevator. Guests enjoy the bar and restaurant before exploring Queen Victoria Market. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Double with Shared Bathroom

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

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Studio Queen Single with Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Queen with Ensuite

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

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Studio Queen and Single with Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Essendon, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social. Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Melbourne Zoo and SEA LIFE Melbourne. Check out an event or a game at Marvel Stadium, and consider making time for Melbourne Museum, a top attraction not to be missed.
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873 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040

What's nearby

  • Marvel Stadium
    Marvel Stadium
    9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings, a body of water reflecting the lights, and two fountains with flames.
    Crown Casino
    12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Melbourne Central
    Melbourne Central
    12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    Melbourne Cricket Ground
    15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Queens Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • Hotel near Queen Victoria Market
  • You can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Smoke-free property and a lift
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 provided

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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of AUD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social located?

Located in Essendon, this hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Moonee Valley Racecourse and within 3 miles (5 km) of DFO Essendon Shopping Center and Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. Flemington Racecourse and Highpoint Shopping Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km). Essendon Station is only a 3-minute walk and Glenbervie Station is 13 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

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
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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
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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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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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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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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

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

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

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
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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

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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
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8/10 Good

Grant Fermilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you..enjoyed my stay... comfortable and hassle free .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Santhameena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good clean hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Bobby

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
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10/10 Excellent

Gunashree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the stay at Nightcap social..it was pretty decent and good...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When you just need somewhere clean and safe for the night, this is for you.. staff were lovely, room is small but clean and modern. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

Despite the rooms being small the hotel was lovely, the staff were lovely. Super close to transport as well and there was a nice little shared Tea and Coffee area. Rooms were spotless and the beds were really comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Lloyd

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

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