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The Kinson

5.0 star property
Luxury Melbourne hotel in Melbourne Central Business District with a 24-hour front desk

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Junior Suite View Balcony
Studio Accessible Balcony
Reception
Studio Accessible Balcony
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
St. Kilda, 452, Melbourne, VIC, 3004
  • Alfred Hospital
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Royal Botanic Gardens
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Albert Park Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Bayview Balcony

Studio Bayview Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite Bayview Balcony

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite Bayview Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • 47 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Balcony

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite View Balcony

Junior Suite View Balcony

Junior Suite View Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite Balcony

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Balcony

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Deluxe 2 Queen Beds

Studio Deluxe 2 Queen Beds

Studio Deluxe 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Accessible Balcony

Studio Accessible Balcony

Studio Accessible Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Deluxe Balcony

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio Deluxe Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio With Balcony

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Studio With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds

View all photos for Studio with Balcony

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Deluxe Twin

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio Deluxe Twin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite Bay View With Balcony

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite Bay View With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio With Bay View

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio With Bay View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1004)
The price is AU$227
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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About the area

Melbourne

A luxury stay in Melbourne awaits you at The Kinson. You'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Albert Park Lake and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This boutique hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 5-property class Melbourne Central Business District hotel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Crown Casino and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Melbourne Cricket Ground.

What's nearby

  • Crown Casino - 3 min drive
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 4 min drive
  • Melbourne Central - 5 min drive
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Flinders Street Station - 8 min drive
  • South Yarra Station - 18 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nar Bangkok - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Arcadia Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mr.Percival Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kinson

Luxury Melbourne hotel in Melbourne Central Business District with a 24-hour front desk
As a guest of The Kinson, you'll find a lift and local meal delivery service. There are 2 meeting rooms available. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 209 guestrooms or units
  • 19 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Kinson offers 209 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered parking on site (AUD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.9 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: AUD 25 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Kinson?

The Kinson offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kinson?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kinson on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$190.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Kinson?

Yep, The Kinson has a covered self car park for AUD 25 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Kinson?

The closest beach to The Kinson is St Kilda Beach (3.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kinson?

No, The Kinson does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kinson?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Kinson?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Kinson Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 520 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying, great big rooms, always clean and friendly staff. Transport close and easy to navigate, cute cafes close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Noha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good value and close to transport
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great hotel! Super comfy bed and great spacious room. Hotel staff were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant attached to reception is amazing !! Kinson staff were incredibly friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Meadowbank

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need to stand on a chair if you would like to reach a glass pushed right to the back basin and shower were dirty
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious with a great view, and the staff are excellent !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Customer service needs work
Customer service is dreadful. Heard them lying on the phone then tell the other staff member that they think the customer brought the lie. I had also sent a request through about my booking before the date and they ignored it completely as if i never sent the email.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and just a short tram ride to the cbd. Will stay again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was fast and easy. Room was clean and fresh. Restaurant was very good. All in all I would stay in this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Room was good size, clean and comfortable. Only thing I didn’t like was the lighting was a like on the darker side but overall great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, wonderfully comfy bed, large bright and airy room with gorgeous views, close to the city and so convenient with a tram stop 2 mins walk away. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort, clean and wonderful staff.
Like always a wonderful stay. Beds and pillows so comfortable it’s hard to get up in the morning. Great friendly staff and very clean hotel. Only a $11 Uber ride to crown casino. Will always come back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this little hotel. Cosy and well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

KANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024