At Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Melbourne Central and Flemington Racecourse. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, University of Melbourne and Queen Victoria Market are within a short drive. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Glenbervie Station is 13 minutes away.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay
A damage deposit of AUD 100 will be collected before check-in
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Does Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social like?
Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social is in Essendon, a short 3-minute walk from Essendon Station.
Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social Reviews
Reviews
8,8
Excellent
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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 Exceptional
20 October 2024
Brilliant service, everything at your fingertips, cosy, groovy, renovated, clean rooms
Justina
Justina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2024
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 August 2024
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 August 2024
Reasonable place to stay
Reasonable place to stay, it was clean tidy and comfortable. It suited my needs
Lloyd
Lloyd, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
02 August 2024
Given my opinion.
Glenda
Glenda, 1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
29 July 2024
Parking close to train.
tim
tim, 1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
28 July 2024
Washroom nit attached to the rooms
Garry
Garry, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
03 July 2024
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
02 July 2024
The best all rounder stay I’ve had for decades
For a budget stay this is next level great value and ticks all the box’s clean modern great WiFi comfortable with amenities and the sleep surroundings were peaceful . You couldn’t ask for a better location to top it off .
Maryann
Maryann, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good
03 June 2024
paper thin walls, uncomfortable pillows, bed way too light (moves around during the night), outside of that nothing to complain about, room service was great
Tom
Tom, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
29 May 2024
So. #1 it is a very cost effective clean new property in a fantastic Essendon location.
I had to get my head around there being communal shower and toilet facilities, and no wardrobe, but once I travelled back in time in my mind to my Uni days, it was a very agreeable stay and I would definitely stay there again. Especially as the nearest alternative was a dingy outdated motel (but they did have a private bathroom!).
Nigel
Nigel, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Love love love loved it!
Just perfect, such an amazing Renovation thru out. Room was quiet & comfortable & retro modern trendy.
Staff were absolutely friendly from checkin thru to dining & bar.
Meals were great & nice bar selection.
Highly recommended.
Plus close to amenities & tram/bus/train.
Justina
Justina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 April 2024
Taleah
Taleah, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
21 April 2024
Sasi
Sasi, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 April 2024
The staff went above and beyond to help me
Shae
Shae, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 April 2024
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 March 2024
Great clean tidy accommodation as well as easy access to transport
Bradley
Bradley, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 March 2024
Convenient stay in Essendon.
We arrived the day before i booked hotel - my bad! But hotel staff had it all sorted in no time and got us a room, saying they would sort out with Hotels.com. we were very grateful! Had dinner in the bistro (lovely food and good choice of wines by the glass). Late in the evening the aircon started making horrific noises and they tried to fix it, to no avail. They relocated us to another room and we finally got to sleep! The staff at this pub were just lovely from meet and greet through to bistro staff and night manager. Thanks all. Totally recommend despite mixups and aircon fail.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
04 March 2024
The entrance was a little difficult to find and parking was very limited. Nice room.
ELLEN
ELLEN, 1-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
6/10 Good
02 March 2024
It was very close to rail transport. It was basic accommodation
William
William, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
01 March 2024
Free bottled water, free parking, free drink
Room is modernly decorated, clean. Shared kitchen is clean and unlimited milk, soy milk and armold milk to choose, not like other hotels, only provide 2 small tablet. Free bottled water. As it is owned above a pub, a free drink every night. Location is also very convenient. Free parking. highly hightly recommended
Jiayu
Jiayu, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 February 2024
Great service and love that they have a bar downstairs
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
08 February 2024
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 .