Just 5 minutes' walk from the University of Melbourne and Lygon Street, and 2 tram stops from the center of the city. It is 10 minutes' walk from RMIT University, Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Museum. Melbourne Airport is 35 minutes' drive away. Essence Hotel Carlton offers rooms featuring a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Guests enjoy access to an indoor courtyard, gym, communal kitchen and a games area. All air-conditioned rooms feature a safety deposit box and a work desk (except twin rooms). Each room has a private private bathroom with a hairdryer. The hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk and a guest self laundry. There is parking onsite (subject to availability and booking is required) at $29/day/vehicle. Early check in and late check outs are chargeable at $25 per hour. On arrival, a valid ID is required for verification as well as a physical credit card for pre-authorisation.