Junior Suite View Balcony

Reviews of The Kinson

5 out of 5
The Kinson
St. Kilda, 452, Melbourne, VIC

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 257 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adir A, Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees were exceptional
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Smitha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for 1 night. But it really catered for my family of 4 (with 2 small kids). Staff were great from check-in to check-out. Really appreciated they were responsive if we had any questions. Loved that there was a kitchenette with plates and cutleries, etc. bathroom was decent, beds were comfy and a great cafe around the corner called Mr Percival. Also helpful they offered to store our luggage for a few hours post check-out to explore the area before we had to catch flight in the evening. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, huge rooms and lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel and a very good price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ash

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to tram and 2 cafes. While it is about 6 stops outside of CBD, I still found the location convenient. Staff were excellent. Room was very spacious and lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great hotel. Good location.
great hotel. Good location. very clean and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aibol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Boris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean efficient and good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel, great views out to the beach and city! Modern amenities, comfortable beds, staff were lovely and helpful. I woke to a small leak in my room next to a window caused by some rain but they quickly sorted it so I could move to another room. But still didn’t ruin my stay as it was a lovely hotel, very easy access to trams into the city or St Kilda beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a comfy bed, great value for money, We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet for a restful sleep. The pillows were so fluffy but supportive at the same time. We had a nice view of the Albert Park lake, plenty of natural light which is a beautiful view. Parking instructions were not clear for us, but was not an issue when we buzz the front desk for access. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

yao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

parasti

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Well priced . Great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, decor great, staff awesomw. Loved how photos online were correct and accurately showed the real hotel ams bess ultra comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Karen

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At first appearance nice. However the issue with the room is is done not cater for a person who is small in stature. I could not reach any of the crockery. So I was unable to make a cup of tea until my grandchild climbed up on a chair for me. Sadly the next day after room service finished, again I was unable to reach the crockery. Not enough tea bags as it appears they were not replaced. I also paid the extra fee to have a late check out due to a meeting. I was disturb dyeing the meeting as the staff member did not check my status. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Zami on 26 Nov 2023
Dear Karen,Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We appreciate your initial positive impression of the appearance of our property, and we apologize for the challenges you faced during your stay.We're genuinely sorry to hear that the room did not cater well to your needs, particularly in terms of reaching crockery. Your comments about the difficulty in accessing items and the inconvenience during room service are concerning, and we assure you that we take this feedback seriously. We will review the room setup to ensure that it accommodates guests of all statures more effectively.Furthermore, we apologize for the oversight with the replenishment of tea bags and the disturbance during your meeting despite opting for a late check-out. This is not reflective of the high standard of service we aim to provide, and we will address this with our team to prevent such issues in the future.We understand the importance of a seamless and comfortable stay, and we regret that we fell short of your expectations on this occasion. Your insights are invaluable, and we appreciate the opportunity to learn and improve.If your travels bring you back to the area, we would welcome the chance to provide you with a more positive experience.Thank you for bringing this to our attention.Warm regards,Zami MbeweFront Office Manager

8/10 Good

Caleb

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall really pleased with my stay, the staff were super accommodating which was lovely. On one night our air conditioning stopped, it was very hot and the staff moved us to another room, the same kind of room within 30 minutes. One disadvantage was the bathroom, there was a lot of dust build up in the exhaust fan not allowing steam to properly escape as it should. On top of this, there was slight moulding around the grout/corking of the tub and shower. The toilet seat was clean but around where the toilet seat joins the bowl of the toilet was quite dirty too. Just a little more attention to detail or slightly more experienced/motivated cleaners. There was also a huntsman spider above our bed when we arrived, which I felt was strange since the rooms are usually set up before the guests arrive. Given it’s Australia, this can be excused. The establishment is great and listed as 5 stars therefore the cleanliness should be 5 stars too. Again this is very minor when the overall place felt tidy and the staff were lovely. Would absolutely stay again in the future - just some feedback that could be worth noting.
Response from Zami on 26 Nov 2023
Dear Caleb,Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your recent stay with us. We're pleased to hear that overall, you were really pleased with your stay and that our staff's efforts to accommodate you were appreciated.However, we genuinely apologize for the inconveniences you encountered in your room. We take your feedback seriously and will address the cleanliness issues you mentioned with our housekeeping team to ensure that such oversights are rectified promptly. Your comments about the dust build-up in the exhaust fan, mould around the tub and shower, and cleanliness around the toilet are not reflective of our usual high standards, and we sincerely apologize for any disappointment caused.Regarding the unexpected presence of a huntsman spider, we understand that encounters with wildlife can be surprising, especially in Australia. Nevertheless, we appreciate your understanding on this matter.Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve, and we appreciate your understanding of the minor issues you mentioned. We're glad to know that despite these concerns, you felt the overall place was tidy, and our staff left a positive impression.We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future, and please rest assured that we will take steps to address the areas for improvement you highlighted.Kind regards,Zami MbeweFront Office Manager

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel. Spacious room. My travel plans changed at the last minute and I was able to check in at 11 am instead of 2 pm. It was wonderful. The view was amazing. I appreciated the kitchen, balcony and seating area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Zami on 26 Nov 2023
Dear Valued Guest,Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience during your stay with us. It's fantastic that the spacious room, accommodating check-in flexibility, and the added amenities like the kitchen, balcony, and seating area contributed to your overall satisfaction.We understand that travel plans can sometimes be unpredictable, and we're pleased we could provide you with an early check-in to make your stay even more convenient. Your appreciation for the view warms our hearts, as we strive to offer our guests a memorable and enjoyable stay.We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.We hope to host you again soon!Best regards,Zami MbeweFront Office Manager

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very smooth check in & out process. The room. Was impeccable with a great view. Would be my go to place whenever I stay in Melbourne again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Zami on 26 Nov 2023
Dear Alan,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your check-in and check-out processes went smoothly. It's wonderful that you enjoyed your room and the impeccable standards we strive to maintain. A great view can truly enhance the overall experience, and we're delighted it added to your satisfaction.We're honored to be considered your go-to place in Melbourne, and we can't wait to welcome you back whenever your travels bring you to the city again. If there's anything specific you'd like for us to keep in mind for your future stays, please don't hesitate to let us know.We look forward to hosting you again soon!Warmest regards,Zami MbeweFront Office Manager

10/10 Excellent

Ebonee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
such a good place to stay. so clean and enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Zami on 26 Nov 2023
Dear Ebonee,Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that everything met your expectations and that you found our environment to be safe. It's especially rewarding to know that you enjoyed the comfort of our beds.Our team strives to provide a clean and comfortable experience for all our guests, and we're delighted to hear that we succeeded during your stay. If you have any suggestions or if there's anything specific you loved and would like to highlight, feel free to let us know.We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay!Warm regards,Zami MbeweFront Office Manager

8/10 Good

Emali

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Özge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and comfortable, safe environment and a very soft bed. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Zami on 26 Nov 2023
Dear Özge,Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that everything met your expectations and that you found our environment to be safe. It's especially rewarding to know that you enjoyed the comfort of our beds.Our team strives to provide a clean and comfortable experience for all our guests, and we're delighted to hear that we succeeded during your stay. If you have any suggestions or if there's anything specific you loved and would like to highlight, feel free to let us know.We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay!Warm regards,Zami MbeweFront Office Manager

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful, room was clean, very close to city centre. Highly recommend, very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Zami on 26 Nov 2023
Dear Ruth,Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you found our staff to be very helpful and that your room met your expectations in terms of cleanliness. It's wonderful to know that our location close to the city center added to the convenience of your stay.We truly appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled that you had a highly satisfactory experience with us. If there's anything specific that stood out to you or any additional feedback you'd like to provide, we'd love to hear it.We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!Best regards,Zami MbeweFront Office Manager

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean and excellent location. A couple of pots & pans the only thing missing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious. View was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was spotlessly clean, comfy beds and quiet. An added nice touch was 4 free water canisters.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money and ease of getting to the city
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Reg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property all good except for lighting system
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and lovely and the room was spacious and provided a relaxing environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved it! Reception staff very helpful & polite. Best nights sleep I’ve had in awhile. Thank everyone loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kseniya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from suite over Albert Park
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tyler

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible impressed by this property, stylish, clean, big rooms, very clean and quiet. Free tram right out the front with free tram into the city. Staff were helpful with booking taxis for us. The beds were like an actual cloud and the two tvs in the room were great for the kiddos. We will be back - Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our sweet stay at Porter Club the Kinson. The room was neat & clean. I loved that the room had a stove,fridge, microwave and other electronics for guests to use.Close to all amenities and walking distance to Fed Square if you love walking, Uber also cheap if you want. Definitely would stay here again next time!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023