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Essence Hotel Carlton - Melbourne

609 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3053·View on map

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Overall Score

Very good

7.6Very good

Highest Rated

Location8.8

Staff8.8

Free WiFi8.2

Cleanliness8.1

Lowest Rated

Facilities7.8

Value for money7.8

Who stays here

Solo37%

Couples35%

Families16%

Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score

Very good

7.6Very good

Highest Rated

Location8.8

Staff8.8

Free WiFi8.2

Cleanliness8.1

Lowest Rated

Facilities7.8

Value for money7.8

Who stays here

Solo37%

Couples35%

Families16%

Groups9%

The contemporary 3-star Essence Hotel Carlton Melbourne offers comfortable rooms near the shopping district of Melbourne and a mere 1.7 km from the history museum "Old Treasury Building". Located within reach of the bluestone prison "Old Melbourne Gaol", the hotel offers a restaurant and a lobby area, and comforts such as a lift and a vending machine.

Location

This Melbourne hotel in Carlton with a diverse range of outstanding restaurants, shops, cultural activities and night spots is 16 minutes' stroll from the Bourke Street mall "Royal Arcade" and 950 metres from such shopping venues as Emporium Store. At the Essence Melbourne, you'll be a short way from the urban park "Flagstaff Gardens". Guests might as well visit Former VC Residence Garden, which is merely 0.8 km away. Such entertainment attractions as Crown Melbourne Casino are also approximately a 25-minute walk away.

The Essence is located 2.1 km from Flinders Street train station, while Lincoln Square/Bouverie Street bus stop is just 250 metres away.

Rooms

The property has 47 rooms, comprising a sitting area. An LCD TV, along with coffee and tea making equipment, are offered. An ironing set and air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort. Bathroom facilities include a walk-in shower, a separate toilet, and a rainfall showerhead, as well as comforts such as hairdryers and towels.

Eat & Drink

Choose from an unlimited choice of Asian dishes at TuanTuan Chinese Brasserie which is fairly close to Essence Hotel Carlton.

Leisure & Business

There are also a sun deck and a courtyard on site. The hotel offers guests the chance to participate in fitness classes held in a gym area and a 24-hour fitness center.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-20:00

until 10:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at AUD 29 per day.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Chinese, Hindi, Bahasa Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Tagalog / Filipino

Building

Number of floors:5

Number of rooms:47

Former name

Ibis Melbourne Swanston Street

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Rooms and availability

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Single Room

Max:

1 person
Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed

Shower
Heating

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Standard Queen Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds2 Queen Size Beds

Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

AUD 29 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Laundry

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Laundry

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

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Essential information about Essence Hotel Carlton

💵 Lowest room price	89 AU$
📏 Distance to centre	1.2 km
✈️ Distance to airport	14.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Essendon Fields, MEB

Location

609 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3053

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609 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3053

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609 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3053

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Stadium

Melbourne Cricket Ground

2.6 km

Landmark

Eureka Skydeck

2.2 km

Gallery

National Gallery of Victoria

2.1 km

Aquarium

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

2.4 km

Landmark

Collins Street

1.9 km

Zoo

Melbourne Zoo

2.4 km

Museum

Melbourne Museum

940 m

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

3.3 km

Gallery

Arts Centre Melbourne

2.2 km

Mall

Block Arcade

1.5 km

Square

Federation Square

1.8 km

Landmark

Royal Exhibition Building

1.0 km

Park

Carlton Gardens

950 m

Landmark

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

2.4 km

Library

State Library Victoria

850 m

Parking area

Docklands Stadium

2.0 km

Museum

Old Melbourne Gaol

560 m

Restaurant

Cafe Crema On Swanston

180 m

Restaurant

Toto's Pizza House

340 m

Restaurant

The First Bigmama

230 m

Restaurant

IL Dolce Freddo

390 m

Restaurant

Lambs Restaurant

330 m

Restaurant

ILoveIstanbul

290 m

Restaurant

Saigon Pho Carlton

350 m

Restaurant

Shukufuku Japanese Bento

410 m

Restaurant

Artee Cafe

420 m

Restaurant

Don Tojo

520 m

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