The Kinson

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Collins Street

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Junior Suite View Balcony
Studio Accessible Balcony
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
St. Kilda, 452, Melbourne, VIC, 3004
  • Crown Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rod Laver Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Bayview Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite Bayview Balcony

  • 47 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite View Balcony

  • 40 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite Balcony

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Balcony

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite Balcony

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Deluxe 2 Queen Beds

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Accessible Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Studio Deluxe Balcony

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District stay.Your stay at this Melbourne Central Business District hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Albert Park Lake and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Crown Casino and Melbourne Cricket Ground are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Crown Casino - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Melbourne Central - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

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

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Collins Street
As a guest of The Kinson, you'll find an elevator and local meal delivery service. There are 2 meeting rooms available.

This 5-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 209 guestrooms or units
  • 19 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Kinson offers 209 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 percent

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)
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
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. 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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each 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 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.

The Kinson Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 623 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 623 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 623 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 623 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 623 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

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel for its closeness to the Formula 1 track at Albert Park and it was great. The easy access to the tram either to the city or for entrance options for the track was excellent. The staff however need to be informed of what is happening with special events and more about Melbourne to support their customers. I was given incorrect information twice. The parking underneath is easy & a fair rate just make sure how the ticketing works is explained correctly. The room was clean & neat and very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

Stayed in the Bayview room, great views over Albert Park, super comfortable room with all the amenities needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prakash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed, Eagle River

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Morgan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hilina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is NOT a 5 star hotel!!! Dirty towels Dirty carpets Whole place not cleaned properly! Mediocre service Just a very below average hotel! Would not recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience overall
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Irwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I had at The Kinson was well-equipped hotel room with fridge, microwave, diswasher etc. The location out of the CBD is excellent and trams stop outside the door regularly so access to everything is easy. I had to change my reservation due to flight cancellations - the staff were very helpful. The Italian restaurant on the ground level was very popular and there are several cafes serving good coffee within easy walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey B

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No complaints

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 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mid St Kilda Road comfortable accommodation.

Overnight stay near observatory- only a short walk away. Room was really comfortable and well priced (included a kitchenette too!) It is a bit 'in the middle' between city and St Kilda. There are no cafes open nearby on weekends, if you want to eat onsite, you need to 'order in' via delivery service. Easy parking, great views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fely

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is clean and good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved the kinson

Great location, big spacious room, very fair price, easy, affordable parking, unassuming.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a lovely hotel, in a location convenient to restaurants, cafes and trams/buses. We stayed in the studio balcony room, it was neat, tidy with modern decor. The bathroom could do with a bit of repair work, there was nothing major, but enough to make it look a bit tired.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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