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Hotel overview and key features

873 Mount Alexander Road, Melbourne, Australia, 3040

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social, a 3-star hotel near Essendon Fields Airport, is located 2.5 miles from the airport. The property is 5 miles from State Library of Victoria, 4 miles from Melbourne Museum, and 5 miles from Melbourne Central Station. Nearby attractions include Flemington Racecourse, 2 miles away, and Moonee Ponds Central, 0.5 miles from the hotel.

Comfortable Accommodations

All rooms at Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free in-room WiFi. Bed linen and towels are provided, with options including studios, twin rooms, and double rooms. Some units offer carpeted floors and private bathrooms with walk-in showers.

Dining & Bar

Royal Hotel Bistro serves lunch and dinner with a family-friendly, traditional ambiance. The restaurant operates daily from 12:00 to 14:00 and 17:30 to 20:30. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the on-site bar.

Shared Lounge & Parks

The shared lounge provides a relaxed space for socializing. Nearby leisure spots include Woodlands Park, 0.5 miles away, and Melbourne Zoo, 2.5 miles from the property. Lincoln Park Playground is also within 0.5 miles.

Services & Business

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social offers laundry facilities for guest convenience. The property is managed by a professional host and includes safety features. Melbourne City Conference Centre is 4 miles away for business travelers.

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Standard Twin Room
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2 persons
240 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
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Standard Double Room
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2 persons
195 sq. feet 
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1 Double bed
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2 persons
260 sq. feet 
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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre
Melbourne 4.2 mi
Airports
Essendon Fields (MEB) 3.5 mi
Tullamarine (MEL) 7.9 mi
Train
Flagstaff Train Station 4.5 mi

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • No parking
  • No pets allowed

Services

  • Room service

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location info

873 Mount Alexander Road, Melbourne, Australia, 3040
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873 Mount Alexander Road, Melbourne, Australia, 3040
Nearby
Church
St John's Uniting Church
900 ft
Restaurants
Me Wah Chinese Take Away Food
400 ft
1 Russell St
Turkish Delight Cafe
600 ft
888 Mt Alexander Rd
Goofy's Pizza House
3700 ft
208 Buckley St

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions
84%
enjoyed their visit and would return
8.4/10
Great
Rooms
8.2
Location
9.6
Service
7.5
Dining
6.0
Guest reviews
8.4/10
based on 5 reviews
8.2
8.2/10 based on 592 reviews
Bernard
United States, February  2025
8.4/10

I had a great experience at this hotel! The rooms were updated in a lovely modern style and were quite clean. The location is super convenient being right next to the Essendon train station, making travel really easy. However, the shared bathroom situation wasn't ideal for privacy and the dining options could have been better. Overall, I really felt like it was a good value for what I paid.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very recently updated in a modern style and very clean.
Service
Location
10.0
It was super close to the station, right next to Essendon train station, making it easy for public transport.
Dining
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent, but nothing extraordinary.
Milton
United States, February  2025
8.0/10

I had a pleasant stay overall; the hotel was modern and stylish, which I really appreciated. The proximity to the Essendon train station was a huge plus, making it super convenient to get around. However, I found the dining options to be a bit limited. The facilities were decent, but I felt they could have offered a bit more considering the price.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were very recently updated and had a lovely modern style, which made my stay quite enjoyable.
Service
8.0
I experienced great service and found the staff to be very accommodating during my stay.
Location
10.0
Being so close to the Essendon train station and the airport made traveling very easy, which I loved.
Dining
6.0
Although the dining was okay, I found the breakfast offerings to be somewhat limited and less varied than I had hoped for.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good but not outstanding; a bit more variety would have elevated the experience.
Joe
United States, November  2024
8.4/10

The hotel was a pleasant surprise with its modern style and cleanliness. It's conveniently located right next to Essendon train station, making it super easy to get around. The rooms were updated and comfortable, but the shared bathroom situation wasn't ideal. Overall, it's great value for money, especially if you're looking for ease of access to public transport.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are very recently updated in a lovely modern style and were really comfortable during my stay.
Service
Location
10.0
Being right next to Essendon train station made getting around super easy; I loved the convenience!
Dining
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate, but there was a lack of amenities that I would have liked to see.
Don
United States, August  2024
8.6/10

The hotel is conveniently located very close to the Essendon train station, making public transport easy for me. The rooms were recently updated in a lovely modern style, which I really appreciated. However, I found the shared bathroom situation to be a bit inconvenient at times. Overall, the price I paid offered decent value for what I got during my stay.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were recently updated in a lovely modern style, making them very stylish and comfortable.
Service
Location
9.0
The hotel is super close to the Essendon train station, which made it very easy to get around using public transport.
Dining
Facilities
Alfred
United States, August  2024
7.8/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel, which features recently updated rooms in a modern style. The location is super convenient, right next to the train station, making it easy to get around. While the rooms were quite nice, the shared bathroom situation was a bit of a downside. Overall, it felt like good value for the money, though I wish the Wi-Fi was complimentary.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very recently updated and had a lovely modern style.
Service
7.0
The service was decent, as expected for the price.
Location
9.0
The hotel is right next to the train station, which was super convenient for getting around.
Dining
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory, but nothing overly impressive.
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