ESSENCE HOTEL CARLTON, Melbourne – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Essence Hotel Carlton offers 235 air-conditioned rooms with LCD televisions, minibars, and laptop-compatible safes. Each room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, and free WiFi. Select rooms feature sci-fi inspired red leather headboards and non-smoking options. Room configurations include single beds, double beds, and queen-sized beds, all with workspace areas.
Dining Options
The hotel features a Hotel Foyer café with floor-to-ceiling windows and a retro tile service counter. A Thai restaurant is also available on-site. The surrounding Carlton neighborhood is known as 'Little Italy' with Lygon Street lined with trattorias and pizzerias like those at Gertrude Street.
Leisure & Facilities
Guests have access to a 24-hour fitness center with Technogym equipment, an indoor courtyard, a saltwater pool, and a games area. The property includes a smoking-friendly outdoor courtyard with contemporary red and black furniture, BBQ facilities, and a communal kitchen with microwave and refrigerator. A self-service laundrette is available.
Location & Transportation
Located in Carlton, the hotel is 700 meters from State Library Victoria and a 5-minute walk from University of Melbourne. It's 2 tram stops from Melbourne CBD and a 10-minute walk from the Free Tram Zone covering Federation Square and Queen Victoria Market. Nearby attractions include Royal Exhibition Building (1 km), Melbourne Museum, and Block Arcade (1.5 km). Melbourne International Airport is 22 km away.
Hotel Services
Services include 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and facilities for disabled guests. The hotel offers complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout and maintains security protocols for guest information. The reception can assist with transportation and local recommendations.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site car park
- Handicap parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
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
