Title: Essence Hotel Carlton Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Essence Hotel Carlton Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, 8-minute walk to Melbourne Central ![Billiards](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6340000/6330900/6330846/7bdc9362.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6340000/6330900/6330846/80c6cc60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lift](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6340000/6330900/6330846/4e253999.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6340000/6330900/6330846/04d2dcaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6340000/6330900/6330846/2123a079.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Near Melbourne City Baths and RMIT University, Essence Hotel Carlton creates a vibrant atmosphere with practical amenities. Guests connect via in-room WiFi, focus in dedicated coworking areas, relax in the garden terrace, or enjoy the arcade and outdoor entertainment spaces. 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - - 24/7 front desk - Gym - Laundry - Air conditioning - Free WiFi £62 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 30 - Dec 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=6330846&PinnedHotelID=6330846&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=6330846&PinnedHotelID=6330846&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 1 - Dec 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=6330846&PinnedHotelID=6330846&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=6330846&PinnedHotelID=6330846&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=6330846&PinnedHotelID=6330846&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=6330846&PinnedHotelID=6330846&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=6330846&PinnedHotelID=6330846&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=6330846&PinnedHotelID=6330846&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 9 of 9 rooms ![Standard Queen | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6340000/6330900/6330846/0960b7c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Queen 7.8 Good 19 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating LCD TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Electric kettle Laptop workspace - 151 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6340000/6330900/6330846/6456ae5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Essence Queen Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - Sleeps 2 ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6340000/6330900/6330846/b2d272c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Essence Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6340000/6330900/6330846/56a0518a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Electric kettle - 151 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6340000/6330900/6330846/6815291a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room 7.4 Good 6 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds LCD TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Electric kettle - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6340000/6330900/6330846/w660h439x0y1-d6f78045.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Essence Deluxe Queen Room - Sleeps 2 ### Standard Queen ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating LCD TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Electric kettle Laptop workspace - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Economy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6340000/6330900/6330846/ae301320.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Single Room 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating LCD TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Electric kettle Laptop workspace - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6340000/6330900/6330846/cacf46db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Co Living Single Room - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMelbourne-Hotels-Essence-Hotel-Carlton.h6330846.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMelbourne-Hotels-Essence-Hotel-Carlton.h6330846.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.80408%2C144.96320&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xYEljLSopE835NtsvdQLu6g65Jc=) 609 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053 #### What's nearby - Lygon Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - University of Melbourne - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - RMIT University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Queen Victoria Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Melbourne Central - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles #### Getting around - Essendon Station - 9 min drive - Melbourne Central Station - 10 min walk - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Universal Restaurant - ‬5 min walk - ‪Hareruya Pantry - ‬2 min walk - ‪Ini Studio - ‬3 min walk - ‪Queensberry Hotel - ‬1 min walk - ‪Regale - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Essence Hotel Carlton Hotel near Lygon Street Located close to Melbourne City Baths and RMIT University, Essence Hotel Carlton provides a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. In addition to laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Self-parking (surcharge), coworking spaces and a water dispenser - A lift, multilingual staff and luggage storage - A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and a TV in reception - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at Essence Hotel Carlton include perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. 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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 - Housekeeping (on request) - 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. - 1 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 bathroom ### More - 1 building - 5 floors - 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 provided ### Entertainment - LCD TV ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Desk chair - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Laptop workspace - Laptop-compatible safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Self-parking fee: AUD 29.00 per night - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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, debit cards and cash This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless transactions are available On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Parking height restrictions apply ### Property is also known as Melbourne Tune Melbourne Tune Hotel Tune Hotel Melbourne Carlton Tune Melbourne Carlton ibis Melbourne Swanston Street Hotel Carlton ibis Melbourne Swanston Street Hotel ibis Melbourne Swanston Street Carlton ibis Melbourne Swanston Street Essence Hotel Carlton Hotel Essence Hotel Carlton Carlton Essence Hotel Carlton Hotel Carlton ibis Melbourne Swanston Street Hotel ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Essence Hotel Carlton pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Essence Hotel Carlton? > As of 30 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel Carlton on 14 Dec 2025 start from £61.72, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Essence-Hotel-Carlton.h6330846.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Essence Hotel Carlton? > Self-parking is available for AUD 29.00 per night. Limited spots are available. ### What time is check-in at Essence Hotel Carlton? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Essence Hotel Carlton? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Essence Hotel Carlton located? > Located in Carlton, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Melbourne City Baths and Lygon Street. University of Melbourne and RMIT University are also within 10 minutes. Melbourne Central Station is 10 minutes by foot and Flagstaff Station is 16 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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