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Essence Hotel Carlton

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Melbourne City Baths

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Billiards
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Dining
Terrace/patio
Elevator

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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609 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
  • Place, Queen Victoria Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Melbourne
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Queen | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Queen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Economy Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Carlton stay.At this Carlton hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Melbourne City Baths and Lygon Street. University of Melbourne and RMIT University are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Queen Victoria Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Melbourne - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Essendon Station - 9 min drive
  • Melbourne Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hareruya Pantry - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ini Studio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Universal Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Queensberry Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Regale - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel Carlton

3.5-star hotel near Melbourne City Baths
As a guest of Essence Hotel Carlton, you'll find a 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. An arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Essence Hotel Carlton. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Melbourne hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2013
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
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. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (AUD 29 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: AUD 29.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, 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
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, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    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.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Essence Hotel Carlton to the airport?

Essence Hotel Carlton is 9.3 mi (21-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Essence Hotel Carlton?

As of Oct 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel Carlton on Oct 19, 2025 start from $82.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Essence Hotel Carlton have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Essence Hotel Carlton.

How close is Essence Hotel Carlton to the beach?

This hotel is 6.3 mi (24-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 9.1 mi (31-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Essence Hotel Carlton offer free breakfast?

Essence Hotel Carlton does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Essence Hotel Carlton?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Crown Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Essence Hotel Carlton?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Essence Hotel Carlton?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 29.00 per night.

Does Essence Hotel Carlton have a pool?

Essence Hotel Carlton does not have a pool.

Does Essence Hotel Carlton have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Essence Hotel Carlton to downtown Melbourne?

Essence Hotel Carlton is 0.8 mi away from Melbourne.