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 drapes
Dining
Bathroom
Gym

Overview of Essence Hotel Carlton

Reviews
7.8

Good

Highlight
  • Offers an onsite restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Melbourne.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The price is P 4,435
Price available on 04/11/2024

Enjoy the neighborhood

609 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
  • Popular LocationAdozen Adozen1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMelbourne Central Station9 min walk
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)18 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)23 min drive
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Room options

Standard Queen

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Queen

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Essence Hotel Carlton is located in Carlton, a neighborhood in Melbourne, and is on the Strip and near a metro station. Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central are worth checking out 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 game? See what's going on at Rod Laver Arena or Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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/game 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 luggage storage
  • Coworking spaces, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • A water dispenser, outdoor furniture, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Essence Hotel Carlton boast perks such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (AUD 29 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • 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

  • 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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

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 percent 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, a smoke detector, 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 Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel Carlton on Apr 11, 2024 start from P 4,435.24, excluding 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?

Check-out 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. 458 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

6/10 Okay

Rhys

Traveled 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

Nicole

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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.

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a bit noisy, to much street noise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you to the hotel's staff: reservation, reception and house keeping teams for good services, kind and professional manner. The room we stayed was new, clean and quiet We had a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023