Essence Hotel Carlton | Hotel in Melbourne

| 7.7 (1141 Reviews) |  4 Bathrooms  7 Guests
Carlton South Hotel | Essence Hotel Carlton

Hotel in Carlton South, Melbourne

Just 5 minutes’ walk from the University of Melbourne and Lygon Street, Essence Hotel Carlton offers rooms featuring a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Guests enjoy access to an indoor courtyard, gym, communal kitchen and a pool/games area. Essence Hotel Carlton is only 2 tram stops from the center of the city. It is 10 minutes’ walk from RMIT University, Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Museum. Melbourne Airport is 35 minutes’ drive away. All air-conditioned rooms feature a safety deposit box and a work desk. Each room has a private private bathroom with a hairdryer. The hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk and a guest landry.

Essence Hotel Carlton is located in Melbourne.

This 47 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Wheelchair Accessible, Entertainment, Child Friendly, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 1141 reviews with the average score of 7.7 . Coming to Melbourne and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Fitness center
  • Game room
General
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking area
  • Safe
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key card access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note that the maximum height restriction for the parking lot is 6.9 feet, luggage storage is available at the hotel, please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card, in addition to the total amount payable (excluding prepaid rates), please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with an american express credit card in addition to the total amount payable (excluding prepaid rates), please note that early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability on the day, additional fees may apply, please contact the hotel for more information, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.58
Location:
8.74
Staff:
8.49
Facilities:
7.7
Comfort:
7.9
Cleanliness:
7.95
Deborah
Dec 28, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
Australia
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Location
Negative: Nothing
Summary: Convenient for our needs
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Queen Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Walk-in shower, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Toilet, Free toiletries, Body soap

General

Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Safe, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Iron

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

View

Inner courtyard view

Layout

Window

Exclusive services

Free gym access

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 14 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Walk-in shower, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Toilet, Free toiletries, Body soap

General

Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Safe, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Iron

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

View

Inner courtyard view

Layout

Window

Exclusive services

Free gym access

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Deluxe Queen Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Queen Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Walk-in shower, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Toilet, Free toiletries, Body soap

General

Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Safe, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Iron

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Layout

Window

Exclusive services

Free gym access

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Single Room with Single Bed only
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Single Room with Single Bed only

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower, Walk-in shower, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Toilet, Free toiletries, Body soap

General

Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Safe, Key card access, Air conditioning, Heating, Iron

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

View

Inner courtyard view

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
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