Essence Hotel Carlton

Hotels
Independent
7.8 (110 reviews)
609 Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria, 3053 , Carlton , AU

Facilities

Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Outdoor furniture
Elevator
Television in common areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Room size too small
Amenities could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Rooms are mentioned as clean.
Service
8.6
Very helpful staff.
Location
8.64
Great location, convenient for the areas we were visiting.
Room Quality
7.09
Twin rooms are too small.
Amenities
7.12
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.58
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.13
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.1
Enjoyed the stay, it was convenient.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:44

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Essence Hotel Carlton, your home away from home in vibrant Melbourne.

Recreational Amenities: Stay active in our 24-hour fitness center or unwind while soaking in stunning views from our terrace and tranquil garden. Our arcade/game room is also perfect for some light-hearted fun with family and friends.

Modern Accommodations: Our 47 air-conditioned rooms ensure your comfort with modern amenities including LCD televisions, laptop-compatible safes, and complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected. Enjoy private bathrooms stocked with high-quality toiletries for your convenience.

Dedicated Service: Our multilingual staff is available at the 24-hour front desk, ready to assist you with luggage storage and travel needs. Self-parking is also available for your convenience.

Don't miss the chance to book your stay at Essence Hotel Carlton today!

Important information:

  • 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 110 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.09
Amenities: 7.12
Value for Money: 7.58
Food and Beverage: 7.13
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Nina solo_traveller au
6
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Justine solo_traveller au
7
Pros:

Location is great, no frills hotel for accommodation only.

Cons:

Room was smaller than I thought but price was great and it had everything I needed.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Linda couple au
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Linda couple au
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Suzanne solo_traveller au
6
Functional, clean and good location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very small room

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Daphny solo_traveller sg
8
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Markham solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Good location, near public transportation & restaurants.

Cons:

Need more hooks.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Rhys couple au
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller au
8
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Melinda solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Room was lovely enough for one night. Shower was awesome

Cons:

Na

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Williams family_with_children au
10
Pros:

Location
Was close to everything

Cons:

Ideal to have 2 access cards as if one person needs to leave the room all power to the room turns off

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Yovita couple id
7
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Xiaofei (Alex) solo_traveller au
9
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Yoshinobu solo_traveller jp
8
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Erin solo_traveller au
8
Comfortable stay, short walk to my conference
Pros:

Comfortable room with great water pressure in the shower

Cons:

Cigarette smoke coming into my room from another room.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Sam solo_traveller au
5
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Marina Jung solo_traveller au
5
Good location if traveling for work and for one or two nights.
Pros:

comfortable bed. it is possible to open windows.

Cons:

that there was only one sort of tea, no coffee machine, the room was very small, and it would be unsuitable if I were there for a holiday. lack chairs or a desk to sit on. lack of cutlery and plates.
unsuitable for a couple. the room was too small.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple au
7
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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jade solo_traveller nz
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

Paris was amazing - so welcoming

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Ann couple au
9
2026-05-17 via Nuitee