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Essence Hotel Carlton

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Melbourne Central

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Essence Hotel Carlton

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Billiards
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Dining
Economy Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Gym

Overview of Essence Hotel Carlton

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • GymGymGym
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
The price is £73
Price available on 30/4/2024

Check out the area

Map
609 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
  • Popular LocationAdozen Adozen1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLygon Street5 min walk
  • Popular LocationMelbourne Central Station9 min walk
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)18 min drive
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Room options

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

Standard Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

Essence Hotel Carlton is located in Carlton, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, and is on the Strip and near a metro station. Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central are worth exploring if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Melbourne City Baths. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Rod Laver Arena or Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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What's nearby

  • Lygon Street - 5 min walk
  • University of Melbourne - 5 min walk
  • Melbourne Central - 8 min walk
  • Queen Victoria Market - 9 min walk
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 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

Hotel near University of Melbourne
Located close to Melbourne City Baths and Lygon Street, 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), a 24-hour front desk and a water dispenser
  • A vending machine, a lift and a TV in reception
  • Coworking spaces, outdoor furniture and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff and location
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 air conditioning. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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.
  • 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 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

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

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 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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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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 16 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel Carlton on 30 Apr 2024 start from £73.21, 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.

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 9 minutes by foot and Flagstaff Station is 16 minutes.

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. 174 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We dont like it basically because the room is so small . it is hard for 2 people to walk around.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space and location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhys

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no wall sockets near the bed and while I didn’t think this would be an issue. It was. The rooms are also small and boring. Very average for the price I paid. I probably wouldn’t recommend or stay again as having a phone next to me while it charges was important at this time of stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hee Seung

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, very affordable but small rooms. Minimal parking and amenities. Nice and clean with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at Essence were so polite and helpful. 5 star assistance from them. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Saman Sarker

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have given it a 5 star. It was clean and all and overall it was a good experience. But it had lack of stuffs and service. They only have room cleaning once in the day and thats basically it. There is also no in-room calls and facilities like that. However, the rooms were very clean. And I didn't had much difficulties tbh. Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sleeping on a park bench would have been more comfortable. The mattresses are the cheapest… they sink and send you both into the middle… add that to a massive lump of a pillow and you have the worst night imaginable. We didn’t expect five star but literally the worst accommodation/bed ever and we have been backpackers and traveled in remote places.