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Essence Hotel Carlton

3.5 star property

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Billiards
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
View from property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
609 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
  • Lygon Street
    5 min walk
  • University of Melbourne
    5 min walk
  • RMIT University
    6 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    25 min drive

Room options

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Standard Queen

Standard Queen

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Essence Hotel Carlton

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, a quick walk to Melbourne Central
A 24-hour fitness center, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
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. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Essence Hotel Carlton. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Melbourne Central. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Melbourne City Baths and 5 minutes by foot from Lygon Street
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Indonesian, Lao, Malay, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (AUD 29.00 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Arcade/games room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking spaces

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 90
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Essence Hotel Carlton Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 458 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1006 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Trudy

Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

courtney

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, very affordable, and by far the comfiest beds ive ever sleep on when travelling!!! such a great location aswell!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Dahir

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean, when I asked if they could someone, they didn’t anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location and excellent services
Stayed 3 nights 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

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

6/10 Okay

Enda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Access problems with tram works. Machines going all night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
The Good Clean room with shampoo and towels The Bad They could offer more soap pellets
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 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