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Essence Hotel Carlton

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Melbourne Central

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Billiards
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Dining
Economy Single Room | Bathroom
Gym
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • GymGymGym
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Your area essentials

Map
609 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Melbourne5 min walk
  • Popular LocationMelbourne Central8 min walk
  • Popular LocationQueen Victoria Market9 min walk
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)18 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Queen

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking.

What's nearby

  • University of Melbourne - 5 min walk
  • Melbourne Central - 8 min walk
  • Queen Victoria Market - 9 min walk
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 4 min drive
  • Rod Laver Arena - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Showgrounds Station - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne Central Station - 9 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hareruya Pantry - 2 min walk
  • Universal Restaurant - 6 min walk
  • Soul Soul Cafe - 4 min walk
  • The Budapest Cafe - 2 min walk
  • Ying Thai 2 - 5 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel Carlton

Comfortable hotel, walk to Melbourne Central
As a guest of Essence Hotel Carlton, you'll find a 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. An arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Essence Hotel Carlton. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Melbourne hotel.

  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Essence Hotel Carlton offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Indonesian, Lao, Malay, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (AUD 29 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 5 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 2013
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: AUD 29.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Essence Hotel Carlton?

Essence Hotel Carlton offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Essence Hotel Carlton?

As of 10 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel Carlton on 23 May 2024 start from NZ$162.00, 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.

Does Essence Hotel Carlton serve breakfast?

You bet, breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Essence Hotel Carlton?

No, Essence Hotel Carlton does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Are pets allowed at Essence Hotel Carlton?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Essence Hotel Carlton Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 457 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room. Very close to what I needed and good value for money!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
A very ordinary and basic hotel. Very handy and perfect position for our needs. Literally no where in the bathroom to put personal items, semi blocked bathroom sink and a dirty bin.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and showers, clean and had everything I needed for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were helpful rooms were what we after
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Amatul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Catrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had everything you would require for short stay,mine was 1 night, small rooms but comfortable great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raffaele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Clean Convenient Courteous Quiet
Essence Carlton was a great place to stay. Staff were great. Room was well presented and clean and it was diligently serviced daily. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. TV and remote worked well. AC was ready to use and worked well cooling from17-23C. Sure the room was small but we expected that. The tram stop was conveniently located 50m down the road. Room 341 was quiet with a window which opened to a grassed area. Great value for money hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024