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Essence Hotel Carlton

Essence Hotel Carlton

Carlton Victoria
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Experience extraordinary comfort and unparalleled hospitality from the moment you arrive at Essence Hotel Carlton, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Melbourne City Baths and Lygon Street. This hotel is 6 minutes walk to University of Melbourne and 15 minutes walk to RMIT University.

Unwind and recharge with complimentary high-speed WiFi, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, in-room coffee & tea facilities and a private bathroom with premium toiletries. Conveniences include a desk, an in-room safe, an iron and ironing board and wheelchair-accessibility.

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Property Details

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a communal living room.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Coworking spaces
  • Shared microwave
  • Television in common areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Garden
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 35
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 90
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Year Built - 2013
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 47
  • Number of floors - 5

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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

Other details

Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Melbourne City Baths - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Lygon Street - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
University of Melbourne - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
RMIT University - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Carlton Gardens - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Melbourne Central - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
State Library of Victoria - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Old Melbourne Gaol - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Queen Victoria Market - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
QV Centre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
East End Theatre District - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Royal Exhibition Building - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Melbourne Museum - 1 km / 0.7 mi
Hardware Lane - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The nearest airports are:
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 15 km / 9.3 mi
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 22 km / 13.7 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 59.9 km / 37.2 mi

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of AUD 101 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

609 Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia
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