Essence Hotel Carlton vs Alto Hotel on Bourke, an Ascend Collection Hotel Essence Hotel Carlton vs Alto Hotel on Bourke, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Same City · Melbourne
Distance: 1.5km
Overview
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Essence Hotel Carlton
Essence Hotel Carlton
★★★
3-Star
8.2
1,685 reviews
Melbourne
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: -
Alto Hotel on Bourke, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Alto Hotel on Bourke, an Ascend Collection Hotel
★★★
3-Star
8.7
409 reviews
Melbourne
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: -
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Essence Hotel C... Essence Hotel Carlton | Alto Hotel on B... Alto Hotel on Bourke, an Ascend Collection Hotel |
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| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Essence Hotel C... Essence Hotel Carlton | Alto Hotel on B... Alto Hotel on Bourke, an Ascend Collection Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.2
(3,146)
|
8.0
(1,760)
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| Expedia |
8.0
(1,000)
|
-
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| Overall Average |
8.2
(4,146)
|
8.7
(1,760)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Essence Hotel Carlton Essence Hotel Carlton | Alto Hotel on Bourke, an Ascend Collection Hotel Alto Hotel on Bourke, an Ascend Collection Hotel |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Excellent location with tram stops right outside for easy city access | + Very convenient location near Southern Cross Station and tram stops |
| + Friendly staff who are helpful and responsive to requests | + Friendly staff service and smooth check-in/out process |
| + Rooms are generally kept clean and well-maintained | + Overall cleanliness of the rooms is well-maintained |
| + Useful facilities like laundry rooms and shared kitchens for longer stays | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - The front desk is unmanned at night, which can make resolving issues difficult | - Some feedback mentions that the facilities feel a bit dated due to the building's age |
| - Some guests reported inconsistent housekeeping services | - External noise can be heard in rooms facing the street |
| - Parking fees can be perceived as expensive | |
Recommended For
Value-conscious travelers
Long-term guests
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Recommended For
Public transport users
Budget-conscious travelers
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Guest Reviews
Essence Hotel Carlton
Essence Hotel Carlton
Agoda
9.6
Group
Friendly staff accommodated late check-in and rooms were clean
Agoda
10.0
Family
Clean, well-ventilated, and conveniently located near tram stops
Expedia
10.0
Solo
Great location, very comfortable bed, and helpful staff
Expedia
4.0
Solo
Good location and friendly staff
Unmanned front desk after 9pm made it hard to fix keycard issues
Alto Hotel on Bourke, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Alto Hotel on Bourke, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Agoda
9.2
Family with young children
Very convenient location near the station, outlets, and supermarkets for easy dining
Agoda
8.8
Couple
Excellent location and spacious, clean rooms
Street-facing rooms can be noisy at night
Agoda
10.0
Couple
Great access to trams and the station, and the spa tub was satisfying
Location Comparison
Distance: 1.5km
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