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Essence Hotel Carlton

Essence Hotel Carlton

Carlton Victoria
Total fromA$450
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
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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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 47 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.

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Available Rooms

Standard Twin Room

Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets. Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer. Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request. Air conditioning and heating.

Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee. Free WiFi. LCD television.

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Standard Twin Room room amenities

This room has the following amenities:

  • Towels provided
  • Heating
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Non-Smoking
  • Television
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Desk chair
  • Shower only
  • Electric kettle
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Desk
  • LCD TV
  • Free cribs/infant beds
Guests Up to 2 Beds 2 Twin Beds
Size 14 square meters
1/8
Standard Twin Room
Best Available Rate
Non-refundable
A$450
Best Available Rate
Non-refundable
  • Free WiFi
Rate doesn't allow any changes or cancellations*
*This rate is non-refundable. If you choose to change or cancel this booking you will not be refunded any of the payment.
Room rate includes taxes and fees.
A$450
total for 1 room
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Standard Twin Room
Free cancellation
A$483
Standard Twin Room
Free cancellation
  • Free WiFi
Hotel pay available
Free changes or cancellation*
*We understand that sometimes your travel plans change. We do not charge a change or cancel fee. However, this property imposes the following penalty to its customers that we are required to pass on: Free cancellation until 15 May 2025, 6:00 PM (+10:00). Cancellations made after 6:00 PM (+10:00) on May 15, 2025 are subject to a 1 night penalty plus taxes and fees. If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.
Room rate includes taxes and fees.
A$483
total for 1 room
Book Now

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Standard Twin Room

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A$483
total for 1 room inc. taxes and fees
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Pay later

Reserve your room now and pay at the property in their currency.

A$483
total for 1 room inc. taxes and fees
Pay later*
*Payments are subject to an extra charge at the property. Your payment details are still required at time of booking for verification purposes. Please note the price listed is an estimate based on current exchange rates.

Standard Queen

Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets. Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer. Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace. Air conditioning and heating.

Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee. Free WiFi. LCD television.

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Standard Queen room amenities

This room has the following amenities:

  • Towels provided
  • Heating
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Non-Smoking
  • Television
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Desk chair
  • Shower only
  • Electric kettle
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Desk
  • LCD TV
  • No cribs (infant beds)
Guests Up to 2 Beds 1 Queen Bed
Size 14 square meters
1/4
Standard Queen
Best Available Rate
Non-refundable
A$450
Best Available Rate
Non-refundable
  • Free WiFi
Rate doesn't allow any changes or cancellations*
*This rate is non-refundable. If you choose to change or cancel this booking you will not be refunded any of the payment.
Room rate includes taxes and fees.
A$450
total for 1 room
Book Now
Standard Queen
Free cancellation
A$483
Standard Queen
Free cancellation
  • Free WiFi
Hotel pay available
Free changes or cancellation*
*We understand that sometimes your travel plans change. We do not charge a change or cancel fee. However, this property imposes the following penalty to its customers that we are required to pass on: Free cancellation until 15 May 2025, 6:00 PM (+10:00). Cancellations made after 6:00 PM (+10:00) on May 15, 2025 are subject to a 1 night penalty plus taxes and fees. If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.
Room rate includes taxes and fees.
A$483
total for 1 room
Book Now

Book a stay at Essence Hotel Carlton

Standard Queen

Pay now

Reserve your room and pay now in your local currency.

A$483
total for 1 room inc. taxes and fees
Pay now

Pay later

Reserve your room now and pay at the property in their currency.

A$483
total for 1 room inc. taxes and fees
Pay later*
*Payments are subject to an extra charge at the property. Your payment details are still required at time of booking for verification purposes. Please note the price listed is an estimate based on current exchange rates.

Deluxe Double Room

Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets. Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer. Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request. Air conditioning and heating.

Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee. Free WiFi. LCD television.

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Deluxe Double Room room amenities

This room has the following amenities:

  • Towels provided
  • Heating
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Non-Smoking
  • Television
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Desk chair
  • Shower only
  • Electric kettle
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Desk
  • LCD TV
  • Free cribs/infant beds
Guests Up to 2 Beds 1 Queen Bed
1/5
Deluxe Double Room
Best Available Rate
Non-refundable
A$487
Best Available Rate
Non-refundable
  • Free WiFi
Rate doesn't allow any changes or cancellations*
*This rate is non-refundable. If you choose to change or cancel this booking you will not be refunded any of the payment.
Room rate includes taxes and fees.
A$487
total for 1 room
Book Now
Deluxe Double Room
Free cancellation
A$523
Deluxe Double Room
Free cancellation
  • Free WiFi
Hotel pay available
Free changes or cancellation*
*We understand that sometimes your travel plans change. We do not charge a change or cancel fee. However, this property imposes the following penalty to its customers that we are required to pass on: Free cancellation until 15 May 2025, 6:00 PM (+10:00). Cancellations made after 6:00 PM (+10:00) on May 15, 2025 are subject to a 1 night penalty plus taxes and fees. If you fail to check-in for this reservation, or if you cancel or change this reservation after check-in, you may incur penalty charges at the discretion of the property of up to 100% of the booking value.
Room rate includes taxes and fees.
A$523
total for 1 room
Book Now

Book a stay at Essence Hotel Carlton

Deluxe Double Room

Pay now

Reserve your room and pay now in your local currency.

A$523
total for 1 room inc. taxes and fees
Pay now

Pay later

Reserve your room now and pay at the property in their currency.

A$523
total for 1 room inc. taxes and fees
Pay later*
*Payments are subject to an extra charge at the property. Your payment details are still required at time of booking for verification purposes. Please note the price listed is an estimate based on current exchange rates.

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
  • Water dispenser
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

Check-in

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

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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.

  • 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

Other details

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. 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
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
Flagstaff Gardens - 1.2 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

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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