Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

Hotel in Melbourne with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Housekeeping
Laundry
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Tomorrow

Oct 21 - Oct 22

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Studio Double with Shared Bathroom

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Daily housekeeping

Wardrobe

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen Single with Shared Bathroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Daily housekeeping

Wardrobe

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio Queen with Ensuite

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Wardrobe

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Studio Queen and Single with Ensuite

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Wardrobe

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

873 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040

What's nearby

Moonee Valley Racecourse - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Flemington Racecourse - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Melbourne Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
University of Melbourne - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Essendon Hotel - ‬2 min walk
‪Benny & Me - ‬3 min walk
‪The Royal Hotel - ‬1 min walk
‪Flippin Fish & Chippery - ‬3 min walk
‪St Rose - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

Hotel near University of Melbourne

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
A lift and smoke-free property
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

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

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 staffed during limited hours

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

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

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

Is Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social on 21 Oct 2025 start from AU$111.00, 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.

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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Moonee Valley Racecourse and within 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and DFO Essendon Shopping Center. 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.

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