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title: "Essence Hotel Carlton, Melbourne: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Essence Hotel Carlton in Melbourne: rated 8.2 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-16
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Essence Hotel Carlton

Little Italy, Melbourne, Australia

8.2 ·  Very good 1,759 reviews ·  #349 #349 of 473 in Melbourne ·  8.6 Location score
## About Essence Hotel Carlton

Essence Hotel Carlton is a hotel in Little Italy, Melbourne, Australia. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 1,759 reviews. Facilities include bar, gym. It is 1.5 km from the centre of Melbourne. The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 10 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 47

- **Floors:** 5

- **Opened:** 2013

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 78

609 Swanston Street [essencehotels.com.au](https://www.essencehotels.com.au/carlton)

## How Essence Hotel Carlton scores

Better rated than 24% of hotels in Melbourne

-   Guest rating **8.2**
-   Location **8.6**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **7.8**

Melbourne average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **98**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **32**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Port Melbourne Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">State Library Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">550 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Melbourne</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Bali Memorial210 m
-   RMIT Design Archives230 m
-   Medical History Museum380 m
-   Eight Hour Day Monument380 m
-   Old Melbourne Gaol440 m
-   Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum560 m

## Essence Hotel Carlton: in detail

At Essence Hotel Carlton, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Amenities at taxi offered by Essence Hotel Carlton simplify the organization of your excursions, tourist activities, and other adventures in Melbourne. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. At the hotel, utilize the convenient laundromat to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A number of rooms feature television for guest amusement and enjoyment. In certain rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar. Essence Hotel Carlton offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available. At Essence Hotel Carlton, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. At the hotel fitness center, you have the option to engage in your daily exercise routine or simply alleviate your jet lag by breaking a sweat.

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## Questions about Essence Hotel Carlton

### How do guests rate Essence Hotel Carlton?

Essence Hotel Carlton has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 1,759 reviews, which is better than 24% of rated hotels in Melbourne.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Essence Hotel Carlton?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Essence Hotel Carlton?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Essence Hotel Carlton from the airport?

The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 10 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Essence Hotel Carlton have?

Essence Hotel Carlton has 47 rooms on 5 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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