Essence Hotel Carlton

609 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC 3053 AU
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
3.5 Star Property Near Melbourne Central
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Property Description

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 on request.

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
Emporium Melbourne - 0.9 km / 0.6 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

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

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

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.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 2:00 PM
  • Check Out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • 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
  • Year Built - 2013
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 47
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • 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

Airport & Shuttle Information

Melbourne International Airport is located 20.3KM, or about a 25-30 minutes journey by taxi, or shuttle bus.Estimated one way taxi fare is $65.00 AUDEstimated one way shuttle bus fare is $20.00 AUD

Local Shuttle Info: Starbus shuttle is available to and from the airport to the hotel at the cost designated by Starbus.**Subject to timings specified by Starbus Shuttle Services

Breakfast Information

There are many nearby cafe's and breakfast eateries in the vicinity of Essence Hotel Carlton with the closest being 2 minutes' walk away. Melbourne is the place of coffee shops wit great tasting coffees and more so the cafe' industry was born in Carlton right on the fringe of the city. Available, is an array of options to suit the pickiest of eaters to the more adventurous palates.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Parking Info

The hotel has undercover secure parking located in the basement onsite. Parking is $29.00 AUD per car, per night.

Internet / WiFI

There is complimentary WiFi available in all public areas of the hotel, and WiFi is also complimentary in our guest rooms.The Hotel also has a web corner outfitted with computers and power point stations, free for guests usage should they require a workstation.

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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.

  • 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.

Cleaning Policies

At Essence Hotel Carlton our guests' health and safety is our number one priority. As a result, we takes pride in the cleaning regime as we spend more time on heavily trafficked and high touch areas. Hand Sanitizers are provided in Key Public spaces and we provide the opportunity for touchless transactions.

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Cashless transactions are available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

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