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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel, walk to Melbourne Central

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Essence Hotel Carlton in Melbourne (Carlton), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Melbourne City Baths and Lygon Street. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from University of Melbourne and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from 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 daily.

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.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Essence Hotel Carlton features a 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Melbourne hotel also offers an arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and a garden. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Essence Hotel Carlton has designated areas for smoking.

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Indonesian
  • Thai
  • Filipino
  • Hindi
  • Lao
  • Malay

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

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. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

One child stays free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 5

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

Parking height restrictions apply

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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  • ibis Melbourne Swanston Street
  • Essence Hotel Carlton Hotel
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  • ibis Melbourne Swanston Street Hotel

We should mention

One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Parking height restrictions apply.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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