Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

Hotels
9.4 (676 reviews)
873 Mount Alexander Road , Melbourne , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Shared lounge/TV area
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Noisy environment
Some room issues
Shared bathroom concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
9.64
Multiple reviews highlight cleanliness, with mentions of 'spotlessly clean' and 'very clean rooms'.
Service
9.99
Numerous positive comments about the staff being friendly and helpful, with specific examples of excellent service.
Location
9.65
Various reviews indicate convenience and a great location for events.
Room Quality
8.6
Mixed sentiments, with some mentions of comfort and space, yet some complaints about issues.
Amenities
8.63
General sentiment includes sufficient amenities, though some guests had specific critiques on shared facilities.
Value for Money
9.09
Most reviews suggest reasonable pricing for the provided quality.
Food and Beverage
9.64
Reviews generally praised the food quality available in the restaurant.
Overall Experience
9.99
Overall satisfaction evident through enthusiastic sentiments about the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 20:41

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 6.3 km from Melbourne Zoo, Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social offers a prime spot for exploring Melbourne. With key attractions like Melbourne City Conference Centre, State Library of Victoria, and Melbourne Museum within a short distance, guests can easily immerse themselves in the city's vibrant culture.

Comfortable Accommodation
Experience a cozy stay in our 3-star hotel, where every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, plush bed linen, and soft towels. Whether you're here for business or leisure, our rooms provide a relaxing retreat after a day of sightseeing or meetings.

Social Spaces and Dining
Unwind in our shared lounge, grab a bite at the on-site restaurant, or sip on a cocktail at the bar. Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, making it an ideal choice for your stay in Melbourne.

Book your stay now at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social for a memorable Melbourne experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for AUD 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 676 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.64
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 9.09
Food and Beverage: 9.64
Overall Experience: 9.99
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Geoff • couple • au
8
Good
Cons:

Noisy air-conditioning and squeaky door

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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sullivan • solo_traveller • au
6
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Conor • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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CHEN • extended_group • tw
8
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Ambler • couple • au
7
Pleasant
Pros:

Neat and tidy and an easy comute to where I needed to go.

Cons:

No bowls in the social area to have my breakfast

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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cesar alfonso • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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João Pedro • couple • br
1
Embora as acomodações sejam boas, infelizmente, ao deixar nossas malas no hotel, as mesmas foram abertas, danificadas e
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Birgit • couple • au
8
Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social in Essendon
Pros:

This hotel was a very short walk from Essendon station and therefore is easy to get to using public transport.
The room was clean, bathroom was quite large. We chose the room with ensuite. The room is very basic but all that we required for a one night stay.
Hotel and bistro on site, so lunch and dinner options are right on the doorstep.

Cons:

There was quite a bit of noise from the trains and traffic noise from nearby intersections. However, that is unavoidable with a hotel that is located on a busy intersection. Basic coat-hangers on hooks were the only option to hang any clothes and the hair-dryer was available on request from reception. Be aware that there is no breakfast option available in this hotel.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Gusew • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • solo_traveller • au
4
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Halliday • solo_traveller • au
6
Easy fast service.
Pros:

Nicely appointed simple layout.

Cons:

Bed was too soft.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
8
Enjoyable once again.
Pros:

Rooms are clean and comfortable, staff are friendly. Very conveniently located opposite the train station, it’s only a short commute to the CBD.
The tab area is a bonus for me, as I enjoy the races and watching the footy on the other tv is an added extra.If you like to play the pokies there is plenty of them too. It has its own bistro with a good selection of meals.
All in all, it’s my go to place to stay in Melbourne ( Essendon).

Cons:

Really I have no dislikes about my stay.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Seren • couple • au
9
Beds were so good , staff very helpful and easy to get to the city
Pros:

Everything

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Dylyn • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Beds were comfortable and staff were good just need to offer breakfast and also need face washers for bathroom 🚽

Cons:

The pokies could of paid our more I spent s bit of money there

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
文广 • family_with_children • cn
8
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Filip • couple • au
8
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Patrick • family_with_children • au
10
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Charles • solo_traveller • nz
7
Value for money. Location was suitable for my visit.
Pros:

Location. Food was good as well. free water in room. Was there a charge for wifi?

Cons:

Small room. Needed coffee n tea facility in room.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tiadours • couple • au
9
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Sarah • solo_traveller • dk
5
Pros:

Proximity to station
Lounge with kitchenette, fridge, microwave,
Vegan milk alternatives
Very clean

Cons:

No kettle to boil water, one tap wasn't working
Noisy (you can hear the tram, train, traffic, loud TV in the lounge, and doors banging in the corridor)

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee