Essence Hotel Carlton

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1,075 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Anonym A.

9.7
/ 10
I like the hotel's location as it's not located on a crowded street, good for sleep. Room and bathroom are clean, staff is nice and helpful.

Damayanti I. A.

9.7
/ 10
Excellent value because the location is relatively quieter than Ibis Budget near Flinders Street Station. Staff was helpful. Room and bathroom were excellent.

Muhaimin Muhaimin

8.5
/ 10
Comfortable, orderly, good, friendly and strategic
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Valerie

10.0
/ 10
Essence was close to my destination and easily accessible. I didn't find a suitable place for an evening meal nearby. (The place where I went was extremely noisy.) Maybe I needed to look harder. I would certainly revisit Essence.

Matt

10.0
/ 10
Amazing stay clean rooms good service and such easy access to the CBD of Melbourne A+
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609 Swanston Street, Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3053

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24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Elevator
Essence Hotel Carlton is a hotel is located at Carlton. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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609 Swanston Street, Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3053
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Essence Hotel Carlton: Your Premier Melbourne Accommodation

Discover the exceptional comfort and convenience of Essence Hotel Carlton, a distinguished hotel located in the vibrant heart of Victoria, Australia. Offering a perfect blend of sophisticated style and warm hospitality, Essence Hotel Carlton is your ideal base for exploring the best of Melbourne. Whether you're visiting for business or leisure, our prime location, excellent amenities, and dedicated service ensure a memorable stay. Room rates at Essence Hotel Carlton start from - per night. Don’t forget to use the TRAVELOKA new user limited promo code to get up to 8% off your booking!

Essence Hotel Carlton Location

Essence Hotel Carlton is ideally situated in the bustling inner-city suburb of Carlton, Melbourne. Located just 2 kilometers from the Melbourne CBD, our hotel offers easy access to the city's premier business, entertainment, and cultural districts. You'll find us conveniently positioned near major public transport routes, making it effortless to navigate the city. The atmosphere around Essence Hotel Carlton is one of vibrant urban energy, with the renowned Lygon Street, known for its eclectic mix of Italian restaurants, cafes, and boutiques, just a short stroll away. This prime location places you at the nexus of Melbourne's dynamic lifestyle, offering both a peaceful retreat and immediate access to the city's pulse.

Essence Hotel Carlton Facilities & Services

Facilities for guests at Essence Hotel Carlton are designed to enhance your comfort and enjoyment throughout your stay. We are committed to providing a comprehensive range of services to cater to every need.

  • 24-Hour Front Desk:

    Our dedicated team is available around the clock to assist with check-in, check-out, and any inquiries you may have.
  • Concierge Services:

    Get personalized recommendations and assistance with booking tours, making restaurant reservations, and arranging transportation.
  • Fitness Center:

    Stay active during your travels in our well-equipped gym, open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Access is complimentary for all guests.
  • On-site Restaurant:

    Enjoy delicious meals and a relaxed dining experience at our hotel restaurant. (Operating hours and pricing details available upon request).
  • Bar:

    Unwind with a refreshing drink at our stylish hotel bar. (Operating hours available upon request).
  • Business Center:

    For our business travelers, we offer essential services including printing and copying facilities. (Fees may apply).
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi:

    Stay connected with free high-speed internet access throughout the hotel.
  • Parking:

    Secure on-site parking is available for guests at a rate of PHP 500 per day.
  • Housekeeping Services:

    Daily housekeeping ensures your room remains clean and comfortable.

Essence Hotel Carlton Room Types

Explore the diverse room types of Essence Hotel Carlton, each thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable and relaxing sanctuary. We offer a range of accommodations to suit every traveler's needs.

  • Standard Room:

    A cozy and well-appointed room, perfect for solo travelers or couples. Available in non-smoking. Offers city views.
  • Deluxe Room:

    More spacious than our Standard rooms, the Deluxe Room provides additional comfort and amenities. Available in non-smoking. Offers city views. Some Deluxe rooms feature a bathtub.
  • Executive Suite:

    Our Executive Suites offer a luxurious experience with separate living and sleeping areas, ideal for extended stays or those seeking extra space. Available in non-smoking. Features a bathtub and premium amenities. Offers panoramic city views.
  • Family Room:

    Designed to accommodate families, these rooms offer ample space and comfortable bedding arrangements. Available in non-smoking. Some Family Rooms may include a bathtub.

Essence Hotel Carlton is a pet-friendly hotel. For guests bringing their furry companions, an additional cleaning fee of PHP 1,500 per stay will apply. Please inform us in advance if you plan to bring a pet.

Essence Hotel Carlton Dining & Restaurants

Indulge your palate with the culinary delights offered at Essence Hotel Carlton. Our dining venues provide a variety of flavors to satisfy every craving.

  • The Carlton Bistro:

    Our main on-site restaurant, offering a delightful menu of international and Australian cuisine. Enjoy breakfast from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM (estimated price per person: PHP 800), lunch from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM (estimated price per person: PHP 1,200), and dinner from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (estimated price per person: PHP 1,500).
  • The Lygon Lounge:

    A sophisticated bar perfect for enjoying expertly crafted cocktails, fine wines, and light snacks. Open daily from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Essence Hotel Carlton Nearby Attractions and Activities

Essence Hotel Carlton is perfectly positioned to explore the rich tapestry of Melbourne's attractions. Immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture, history, and entertainment.

  • Queen Victoria Market:

    A historic landmark and bustling marketplace offering fresh produce, artisanal goods, and a vibrant atmosphere. (Approximately 1.5 km away).
  • Melbourne Museum:

    Discover Victoria's natural and cultural heritage at this world-class museum, located just a short walk from the hotel. (Approximately 0.5 km away).
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria:

    Escape the city bustle in these stunning gardens, offering a tranquil oasis with diverse plant collections. (Approximately 3 km away).
  • Federation Square:

    A modern cultural precinct featuring art galleries, cinemas, and public spaces, serving as a hub for events and gatherings. (Approximately 2.5 km away).
  • National Gallery of Victoria (NGV):

    Australia's oldest and most visited art museum, showcasing an extensive collection of Australian and international art. (Approximately 2.8 km away).

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How to Get to Essence Hotel Carlton from the Airport

Getting to Essence Hotel Carlton from Melbourne Airport (MEL) is straightforward, with several convenient options available. The airport transfer service of Essence Hotel Carlton ensures a smooth arrival. Here's how to get to Essence Hotel Carlton:

  • Airport Shuttle Bus:

    The SkyBus service operates a frequent and reliable shuttle from Melbourne Airport directly to the Southern Cross Station in the city center. From Southern Cross Station, you can take a short taxi or ride-hailing service ride to the hotel. (Estimated cost: PHP 700-900 one way).
  • Taxi/Ride-hailing Service:

    Taxis and various ride-hailing services are readily available at the airport. This is a convenient door-to-door option. (Estimated cost: PHP 1,500-2,000, depending on traffic).
  • Private Airport Transfer:

    For a seamless and personalized experience, you can pre-book a private airport transfer through Traveloka. This service offers direct pick-up from the airport and drop-off at Essence Hotel Carlton. You can explore airport transfer services for competitive rates.

Summary of Why You Should Choose to Stay at Essence Hotel Carlton

Choosing Essence Hotel Carlton for your Melbourne stay offers a multitude of benefits, ensuring a comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable experience. With excellent Room availability at Essence Hotel Carlton, you can be sure to find the perfect accommodation for your needs. Booking Essence Hotel Carlton is simple and rewarding, especially when you leverage the best deals available.

  • Prime Location:

    Situated in the heart of Carlton, with easy access to the CBD, dining, shopping, and cultural attractions.
  • Exceptional Comfort:

    Well-appointed rooms and suites designed for relaxation and a restful night's sleep.
  • Comprehensive Facilities:

    Enjoy amenities such as a fitness center, on-site dining, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
  • Dedicated Service:

    Our friendly and professional staff are committed to making your stay exceptional.
  • Value for Money:

    Experience quality accommodation and services at competitive rates, especially with new user promotions.

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Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Laundry service

General

  • Smoking area
  • Terrace

Sports and Recreations

  • Game room
  • Fitness center

Things to Do

  • Garden

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Public Facilities

  • Elevator

In-room Facilities

  • TV

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Essence Hotel Carlton

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

Required Documents

Upon check-in, you are required to bring ID Card, credit card. Please bring the required documents in hard copy.

Contact Accommodation Before Arrival

Guests should contact hotel 1 day(s) prior to arrival
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General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - to 10:00
Available rooms at Essence Hotel Carlton
47
Number of floors in Essence Hotel Carlton
5
Another facilities in Essence Hotel Carlton
Luggage storage, Multilingual staff, 24-hour Receptionist, Laundry service, Smoking area

Frequently asked question in Essence Hotel Carlton

What are available facilities at Essence Hotel Carlton?
There are top facilites at Essence Hotel Carlton such as 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Essence Hotel Carlton?
The standard check-in time at Essence Hotel Carlton is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
What is the star rating of Essence Hotel Carlton?
Essence Hotel Carlton is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Essence Hotel Carlton have?
Essence Hotel Carlton has 5 floors.
How many rooms are available at Essence Hotel Carlton?
Essence Hotel Carlton has 47 rooms in total.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Essence Hotel Carlton

Traveloka (74)
Other sources (1,001)
8.0
Very Good
From 1,001 reviews
Cleanliness

8.6

Room Comfort

7.6

Location

9.0

Service and Facilites

8.6

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Traveler Reviews Essence Hotel Carlton

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Top reviews
Victor Allan
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with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room had a single bed only. I have never booked a room anywhere in the world that had a single bed only. The manager helped by charging extra for a camp stretcher. This hotel is pleasant convenient and has nice staff but this episode disappointed me.
Isabel
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Reception staff were friendly and no trouble to stow my luggage as I arrived early and room wasn’t ready. Twin bedroom, clean and tidy, great shower. However, the air conditioning wasn’t working and reception had left for the night so room was quite cold, otherwise for the one night stay was very convenient location.
Phillipa
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely staff, clean room and fabulous location
cameron
8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Small but clean room. Pretty good location for anything happening in the city.
Chris
8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean , great staff , tiny rooms
Qurat-ul-Ain
4.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Average at best And overpriced.
byron
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Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I made two phone calls to ensure my son, who was arriving 2 hours before us, was able to park his car underneath. I was assured both times that he could and that it would go straight to my credit card. It did not. He had to pay for both vehicles and because we had not checked in, he parked his car but was then stuck in the elevator for 20 minutes as he had no 'room key' to exit. The staff allowed him to enter (once he paid) but did not warn him that he would be trapped in there as no key was issued yet. He used the emergency phone in the lift to eventually get out (20 minute ordeal) and I had been assured it would be fine by two staff on separate phone calls. NOT HAPPY AT ALL! On top off that, the doors to the bathrooms are frosted glass AND do not close properly or lock. When you share a room with your late teenage kids, you'd like them to have some privacy. This is my last stay there and we go regularly to Melbourne to visit our son who lives down there.
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harry
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

clean and fresh, helpful staff very comfortable bed
Rebecca
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

A value for money hotel close to shops, dining and transport. Rooms are small, but well appointed and clean.
Asha
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room and shower are a bit tiny. Good pressure, volume and temp in the shower. Stone throw away from metro stop. Accessible to everything in CBD
Lauren
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Business with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Parking was easy and secure. Easy walk into Lygon St.
Dorinda
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Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Not sure the air con was working or the bathroom fan
Valerie
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Essence was close to my destination and easily accessible. I didn't find a suitable place for an evening meal nearby. (The place where I went was extremely noisy.) Maybe I needed to look harder. I would certainly revisit Essence.
Pei-shan
10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good
Matt
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Amazing stay clean rooms good service and such easy access to the CBD of Melbourne A+
Andrew
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice room
Ross
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was nice and clean and the staff were very nice and helpful. Good security parking
Amber
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I always enjoy staying at the Essence. It's a great location, has parking, and the rooms are a good size and clean.
Melinda
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had a great stay. Top floor room was lovely and quiet, and had enough room for multiple suitcases. Really convenient for the areas we were visiting.
glen
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very helpful staff. Room was fine, bed comfortable.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Essence Hotel Carlton

Traveloka (74)
Other sources (1,001)
8.0
Very Good
From 1,001 reviews
Cleanliness

8.6

Room Comfort

7.6

Location

9.0

Service and Facilites

8.6

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Traveler Reviews Essence Hotel Carlton

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Top reviews
Victor Allan
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with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room had a single bed only. I have never booked a room anywhere in the world that had a single bed only. The manager helped by charging extra for a camp stretcher. This hotel is pleasant convenient and has nice staff but this episode disappointed me.
Isabel
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Reception staff were friendly and no trouble to stow my luggage as I arrived early and room wasn’t ready. Twin bedroom, clean and tidy, great shower. However, the air conditioning wasn’t working and reception had left for the night so room was quite cold, otherwise for the one night stay was very convenient location.
Phillipa
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely staff, clean room and fabulous location
cameron
8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Small but clean room. Pretty good location for anything happening in the city.
Chris
8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean , great staff , tiny rooms
Qurat-ul-Ain
4.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Average at best And overpriced.
byron
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I made two phone calls to ensure my son, who was arriving 2 hours before us, was able to park his car underneath. I was assured both times that he could and that it would go straight to my credit card. It did not. He had to pay for both vehicles and because we had not checked in, he parked his car but was then stuck in the elevator for 20 minutes as he had no 'room key' to exit. The staff allowed him to enter (once he paid) but did not warn him that he would be trapped in there as no key was issued yet. He used the emergency phone in the lift to eventually get out (20 minute ordeal) and I had been assured it would be fine by two staff on separate phone calls. NOT HAPPY AT ALL! On top off that, the doors to the bathrooms are frosted glass AND do not close properly or lock. When you share a room with your late teenage kids, you'd like them to have some privacy. This is my last stay there and we go regularly to Melbourne to visit our son who lives down there.
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harry
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

clean and fresh, helpful staff very comfortable bed
Rebecca
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

A value for money hotel close to shops, dining and transport. Rooms are small, but well appointed and clean.
Asha
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room and shower are a bit tiny. Good pressure, volume and temp in the shower. Stone throw away from metro stop. Accessible to everything in CBD
Lauren
icon-Business with Friends
Business with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Parking was easy and secure. Easy walk into Lygon St.
Dorinda
icon-Business
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Not sure the air con was working or the bathroom fan
Valerie
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Essence was close to my destination and easily accessible. I didn't find a suitable place for an evening meal nearby. (The place where I went was extremely noisy.) Maybe I needed to look harder. I would certainly revisit Essence.
Pei-shan
10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good
Matt
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Amazing stay clean rooms good service and such easy access to the CBD of Melbourne A+
Andrew
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice room
Ross
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was nice and clean and the staff were very nice and helpful. Good security parking
Amber
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I always enjoy staying at the Essence. It's a great location, has parking, and the rooms are a good size and clean.
Melinda
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had a great stay. Top floor room was lovely and quiet, and had enough room for multiple suitcases. Really convenient for the areas we were visiting.
glen
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very helpful staff. Room was fine, bed comfortable.
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