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The Kinson

Upmarket hotel within easy reach of Albert Park Lake

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At The Kinson, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Crown Casino and Rod Laver Arena. This luxurious hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Melbourne Cricket Ground and Marvel Stadium. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
£77
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct

Room options

Showing 14 of 14 rooms
Interior
Room
Private kitchen
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and a large mirror.

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a dark-colored vanity.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.
A bed with a grey upholstered headboard and two pillows, one yellow and one white.
A modern hotel room with a glass table, a dark armchair, a sofa with a yellow pillow, a floor lamp, and a city view through large windows.

Standard Studio

Exceptional
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a dark-colored vanity.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.
A bed with a grey upholstered headboard and two pillows, one yellow and one white.
A modern hotel room with a glass table, a dark armchair, a sofa with a yellow pillow, a floor lamp, and a city view through large windows.

Studio Balcony

Exceptional
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a dark-colored vanity.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a view of a cityscape through a glass door.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.
A bed with a grey upholstered headboard and two pillows, one yellow and one white.

Studio Bayview Balcony

Excellent
  • Bay view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a dark-colored vanity.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a sliding door to the left.
A modern hotel room with a round glass table, two chairs, a sofa with yellow cushions, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A bed with a grey upholstered headboard and two pillows, one yellow and one white.

Studio Deluxe Balcony

Excellent
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a dark-colored vanity.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey headboard and white bedding, and a mustard-colored ottoman in front of each bed.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a balcony.
A bed with a grey upholstered headboard and two pillows, one yellow and one white.

Studio Deluxe 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a dark-colored vanity.
A modern hotel room with a round glass table, two chairs, a sofa with yellow cushions, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A bed with a grey upholstered headboard and two pillows, one yellow and one white.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a sliding door to the left.

Family Balcony

Exceptional
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a dark-colored vanity.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a glass table, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a glass dining table, two chairs, a sofa with yellow cushions, and a kitchen area with a microwave.
A bed with a grey upholstered headboard and two pillows, one yellow and one white.

Junior Suite Balcony

Wonderful
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and a large mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a glass table, and a chair.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a couch.
A bed with a grey upholstered headboard and two pillows, one yellow and one white.

Suite Balcony

Exceptional
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and a large mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a couch.
A hotel room with a bed, a glass table, and a chair.
A bed with a grey upholstered headboard and two pillows, one yellow and one white.

Suite Bayview Balcony

Wonderful
  • Bay view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.
A balcony with a glass partition, offering a city view.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a glass table, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a glass dining table, two chairs, a sofa with yellow cushions, and a kitchen area with a microwave.

Junior Suite View Balcony

  • Park view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a round glass table, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a chair.
A bed with a grey upholstered headboard and two pillows, one yellow and one white.

Studio Accessible Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
Bathroom
Room
Room
Private kitchen

Studio with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Bathroom
Room
Room
Private kitchen

Deluxe Studio With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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St. Kilda, 452, Melbourne, VIC, 3004

What's nearby

  • St Kilda Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Toorak Road - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shrine of Remembrance - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Albert Park Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 22 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 27 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 45 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 8 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 9 min drive
  • North Williamstown Station - 20 min drive
  • South Yarra Station - 18 min walk
  • Prahran Station - 25 min walk
  • Richmond Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Kettle Black - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe La Colline - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Long Island Brew Bar Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Long Dragon Dumpling House - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Kinson

  • At The Kinson, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Crown Casino and Rod Laver Arena. This luxurious hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Melbourne Cricket Ground and Marvel Stadium. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 209 rooms
    • Arranged over 19 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Secured covered on-site self-parking (AUD 45 per night)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Portable shower seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Grab bar in shower

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs AUD 45 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kinson offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Kinson does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Kinson?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Kinson?

Yes. Self-parking costs AUD 45 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kinson?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at The Kinson?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Kinson and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Albert Park Lake (1 mi) and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (1.7 mi), along with Crown Casino (1.7 mi) and Melbourne Cricket Ground (1.8 mi).

What's the area around The Kinson like?

The Kinson is a short 1-minute walk from St Kilda Road and 14 minutes' walk from Alfred Hospital. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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The Kinson Reviews

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9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant, Vivi, offered excellent Italian food and great service. (28 reviews)
  • The hotel offers stunning views of the beach and easy access to nearby beaches. (3 reviews)
  • Parking was easy, affordable, and secure with a reasonable fee. (19 reviews)
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