Essence Hotel Carlton vs Knightsbridge Apartments

Same City · Melbourne Distance: 2.4km
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Essence Hotel Carlton

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 1,685
Melbourne
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Knightsbridge Apartments

★★★★ 4-Star
8.1 393
Melbourne
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.2 (3,146)
8.1 (1,788)
Booking.com
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7.6 (1,230)
Expedia
8.0 (1,000)
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Overall Average
8.2 (4,146)
8.1 (3,018)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Essence Hotel Carlton Knightsbridge Apartments
Strengths Strengths
+ Excellent location with tram stops right outside for easy city access + Excellent location within walking distance to MCG and Rod Laver Arena
+ Friendly staff who are helpful and responsive to requests + Kitchenette facilities allowing for simple meal preparation
+ Rooms are generally kept clean and well-maintained + Friendly and helpful staff
+ Useful facilities like laundry rooms and shared kitchens for longer stays + Complimentary parking benefits
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- The front desk is unmanned at night, which can make resolving issues difficult - The property is somewhat dated and lacks a modern feel
- Some guests reported inconsistent housekeeping services - Reports of inconsistent shower temperature control
- Parking fees can be perceived as expensive - Occasional noise from the street entering the rooms

Recommended For

Value-conscious travelers Long-term guests

Recommended For

Sports Fans Budget Travelers

Guest Reviews

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

Knightsbridge Apartments

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Loved the kitchenette and the availability of parking.

Agoda 10.0 Family

Staff were genuinely friendly and the kitchen was well-equipped.

Booking.com 3.6 General

Lovely, quiet, and clean room with a convenient location.

Agoda 8.8 Solo

Great location and good value with free parking.

The room is a bit dated and shower temperature is hard to control.

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.4km

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