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Essence Hotel Carlton

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, a quick walk to Melbourne Central

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Exterior
Gym
Dining
Elevator
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 275
AED 302 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Standard Queen | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Queen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Economy Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin Room

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

Highlights

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

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

Co Living Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

Essence Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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

Essence Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Essence Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
609 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053

What's nearby

  • Queen Victoria Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Melbourne - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Melbourne Central - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Essendon Station - 9 min drive
  • Melbourne Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hareruya Pantry - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Universal Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ini Studio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Humble Rays - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Queensberry Hotel - ‬1 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/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), luggage storage, and coworking spaces
  • Outdoor furniture, a vending machine, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
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 desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

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

  • 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
  • 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 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 percent 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

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, 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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 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 10 minutes by foot and Flagstaff Station is 16 minutes.

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