Book Essence Hotel Carlton in Melbourne

The air-conditioned rooms at Essence Hotel Carlton feature a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, and a work desk. Each room includes a private en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Rooms come with a kettle, tea and coffee, a mini fridge, and an iron and board. Some rooms offer views of Swanston Street or the tram stop.

No restaurant is on site, but guests can use a communal kitchen, BBQ facilities, and an outdoor courtyard for meals. Vending machines in the lobby sell drinks and travel essentials. A wide range of restaurants are within walking distance, including Italian eateries on Lygon Street, just 5 minutes away.

The hotel provides a gym, a games room, and an indoor courtyard. The outdoor deck has contemporary furniture and is a designated smoking area. A shared lounge with a TV area is also available. For relaxation, there is a sun terrace and BBQ facilities.

Essence Hotel Carlton is on Swanston Street, 5 minutes' walk from the University of Melbourne and Lygon Street. It is 2 tram stops from Melbourne's city centre. Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Museum, and RMIT University are a 10-minute walk away. The Queensberry/Swanston tram stop is less than a minute away, with direct trams to Flinders Street Station. Melbourne Airport is a 35-minute drive.

The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage and private check-in/check-out. Daily housekeeping is available, and laundry services cost $5 per load. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible rooms and facilities for disabled guests. Undercover parking costs $29 per night. Free high-speed Wi-Fi is included, and safety deposit boxes are provided in rooms.