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Essence Hotel Carlton
3 stars

Essence Hotel Carlton

609 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC 3053, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
See location+61 383 465 600
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₱3,664
Cheapest

rate per night

7.6
Good
based on 2359 reviews
2,359 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
₱3,664
Queen room
₱4,572
Deluxe room
₱5,025
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Essence Hotel Carlton is located in Melbourne and is within a short walk of local attractions, such as RMIT University and the Old Melbourne Gaol. It is set amongst a range of dining options and is within a 10-minute walk of Melbourne Central Railway Station.

The hotel has 100 rooms and has been recently refurbished. Staff are available 24/7 and can assist with booking tours and tickets.

Essence Hotel Carlton features rooms equipped with a refrigerator and a hair dryer, plus all the necessities to ensure an enjoyable stay.

Those staying at the hotel can enjoy a unique dining experience at the on-site restaurant, conveniently based for those who want to stay close by at mealtime.

Essence Hotel Carlton is within walking distance of the Melbourne Museum, Royal Exhibition Building and University of Melbourne. It is also within walking distance of Chinatown (Melbourne).

Rating
7.6
Good
Based on 2,359 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Essence Hotel Carlton

Sun 5/4
Mon 5/5
Double room
1 queen bed
₱6,698
1 queen bed
₱7,011
Standard room
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₱3,664
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₱4,257
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₱4,917
Queen room
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₱4,572
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₱4,581
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₱5,754
Deluxe room
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₱5,025
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₱5,361
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₱6,301
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at Essence Hotel Carlton

  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Parking

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Disabled Access
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

General

  • Window
  • Seating area
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Safety deposit box
  • Key card access
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill
  • Garden

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Game room

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of Essence Hotel Carlton

7.6
Good
2359 verified ratings
Wonderful
712
Very good
495
Good
558
Okay
247
Fair
169
Mediocre
84
Poor
94

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the friendly service and convenient location of the hotel, but many expressed disappointment with cleanliness, noting dirty rooms and issues with bedding. While some found the accommodations functional and modern, the overall sentiment leaned towards dissatisfaction with the cleanliness standards.
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Service8 out of 10
Location7.5 out of 10
Cleanliness1.5 out of 10
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8.0
Very good
Maria, Nov 2019
Pros (+) Breakfast was pretty good, location is easy to get to other places.
Cons (-) But coffee machine at breakfast was soooo slow, it created such a long line, that we didn’t even have coffee the last 3 days, we picked it up on our way somewhere else. And the rooms are so small, no closets, drawers, or a luggage rack
6.8
Okay
Anonymous, Apr 2018
Pros (+) Cleanliness and location.
Cons (-) Glass bathroom door which made horrible clunking sound (bad privacy). Only given one swipe card for two people. shower took ages to get hot. Need double glazed windows as traffic was easily audible. All minor things.
5.4
Fair
Anonymous, Mar 2018
Pros (+) Staff. Good pressure on the shower
Cons (-) Stayed on two separate occasions. I’m one room the aircon stopped working. Both rooms were very dirty, all covered in dust. Pillows were poor
7.4
Good
Anonymous, Jan 2018
Pros (+) The staff at reception , a Filipino lady . She's kind , warm , soft-spoken , and very helpful. I would like to compliment her for doing a very good job.She had such a pleasant personality , I would steal her off you guys if I have my own hotel.
Cons (-) Free internet was available only for the first 24 hours ( or was it 12?) I hated my room , and the fact that I was not given a choice with regards to what my view would have been . My view was " the garden" which was more like facing another room. Therefore, I could not draw the curtain very much. Aircond was a bit funny too . The coolest temperature was 23 celsius, so I occasionally sweated it ou...
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8.8
Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2016
Pros (+) Location wise it was perfect for me. Tram station is right in front and you can easily access any part of the city. If you like walking then Central station and Bourke mall and centre is reachable within 15 to 20 minutes walk. Lygon street is also walking distance where you have plenty of really nice Italian restaurants. The hotel itself has an authentic Thai restaurant. Overall a good stay in thi...
Cons (-) Rooms are small. No closets, Iron and Ironing board is not provided in the room, you have to go down to the Laundry room to iron your cloths. Feels pretty awkward. If you don't have to spend some much time in the hotel, its perfect for you, you don't want to spend much time in the room except for sleeping. But I must say that it was one of the good Ibis hotels I have stayed and it did exceed my ex...
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Location

609 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC 3053

What's nearby

  • Old Melbourne Gaol0.4 km
  • Royal Exhibition Building0.7 km
  • Melbourne Museum0.8 km
  • University of Melbourne0.9 km
  • Collins Street1.4 km
  • Federation Square1.6 km
  • Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium1.9 km
  • Marvel Stadium1.9 km
  • Arts Centre2 km
  • Crown Entertainment Complex2.2 km
  • Melbourne Zoo2.4 km
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre2.5 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

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Essential information about Essence Hotel Carlton

Low season

May

High season

May
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  • The cheapest price a room at Essence Hotel Carlton was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was ₱5,754, while the most expensive was ₱5,754.
  • How long should you stay at Essence Hotel Carlton? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 28 days.

FAQs when booking at Essence Hotel Carlton

  • Where is Essence Hotel Carlton located?

    Essence Hotel Carlton is located at 609 Swanston Street in Carlton, 0.8 km from the center of Melbourne. Old Melbourne Gaol is the closest landmark to Essence Hotel Carlton.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Essence Hotel Carlton?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Essence Hotel Carlton.

  • Does Essence Hotel Carlton offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Essence Hotel Carlton offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Essence Hotel Carlton from the airport?

    Essence Hotel Carlton is 9.6 km from Melbourne Essendon. Essence Hotel Carlton is 18.1 km from Melbourne.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.8

Distance to city center

0.8 km

Nearest Airport

Melbourne Essendon

Distance to airport

10.0 km

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