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The Kinson

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

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Junior Suite View Balcony | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Studio Accessible Balcony | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Studio Bayview Balcony | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Bayview Balcony

Highlights

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

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

Suite Bayview Balcony

Highlights

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

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

Studio Balcony

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite View Balcony | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite View Balcony

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite Balcony

Highlights

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

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

Family Balcony

Highlights

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

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

Standard Studio

Highlights

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

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

Suite Balcony

Highlights

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

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Studio Deluxe 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Deluxe 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Studio Accessible Balcony | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Accessible Balcony

Highlights

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

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

Studio Deluxe Balcony

Highlights

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

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

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Deluxe Studio With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room

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

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

Studio with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Studio Deluxe Twin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Interior

Junior Suite View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite Bay View With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio With Bay View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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St. Kilda, 452, Melbourne, VIC, 3004

What's nearby

  • Crown Casino - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

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
  • ‪The Kettle Black - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nar Bangkok - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Arcadia Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Kinson

Luxury boutique hotel near Albert Park Lake
Located close to Rod Laver Arena and Melbourne Cricket Ground, The Kinson has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), 2 meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, local meal delivery service, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 209 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (AUD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Portable shower seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 19 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • 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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kinson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kinson?

Self parking is available for AUD 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Kinson?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Kinson?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Kinson located?

This family-friendly Melbourne hotel is located in a provincial park, within 2 mi (3 km) of Albert Park Lake, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Crown Casino. Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena are also within 2 mi (3 km). South Yarra Station is 18 minutes by foot and Prahran Station is 25 minutes.

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The Kinson Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 624 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 624 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 624 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 624 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 624 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Was a beautiful room, super clean and lovely staff! - will rebook soon!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very clean and comfortable, would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great facilities, very nicely presented. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

This hotel is located in an excellent location, you have access to a variety of restaurants, shopping centers, and the Sidney Opera is within the walking distance. We stayed there for a week and I strongly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Position is perfect for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Wonderful hotel with convenient access to public tram just one block away. Easily walkable to Albert Park and Royal gardens.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The ocean view creates a stunning welcome when you enter the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Close proximity to Melbourne CBD but away from hustle and bustle. Clean comfortable rooms with cooking facilities and full size fridge. Helpful and friendly staff. Several dining options close by. Overall a great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Great location, very comfortable and stylish rooms. The drains in the bathrooms need a bit of maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Staff were wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Location clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location, very convenient, stayed there by myself, friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Very good value for money, would stay there again. The Italian restaurant downstairs is better than most hotel eateries, a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Great location with parking available (fee applies) very limited lobby facilities and restaurant not open every day
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great hotel and location, easy to get to - helpful staff and a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Property was clean and close to public transportation. Parking was a
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean, quiet and comfortable. Friendly staff. Was handy for lakeside stadium…the purpose of our trip. But nothing in close proximity for eating or shopping. Tram stops close by though
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

A very pleasant facility. Clean, newer. Nice, though the glass bathroom door didn 't actually close was odd. Staff were wonderfully helpful?
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

We stayed here for the GP great location no pool and no in house dining. There is a restaurant at the entrance but limited menu options. The hotel staff where friendly at check in and check out.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location and close to parks for walking. Nice cafes close by and trams were only a short distance from hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

I injured my foot during my stay and the staff was so very accommodating and helpful. Also, a fabulous restaurant on the ground level, highly recommend the pizza at Vivi!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

It is clean and good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The place was a perfect stay in Melbourne, quiet, clean, modern, staff was supper friendly. Walking distance to down town. I would stay there over and over.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Good service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025