Best Hotels in Kensington, Australia

Hotel facilities are complete, only you can think of, even pots and pans, buy some ingredients in the supermarket to make a dinner in the room, the hotel is super cost-effective, just a little farther.

Starting with amenities. There are none. Self contained kitchenettes, Not full sized but everything or almost everything is available. It certainly doesn’t fit the description of an apartment. Now everything is small and closed in especially the balcony. Tiny. Don’t ask about parking. There is none unless you want to pay for your compact vehicle to go into the rumpus room of the building. Now the biggest faux pas is the fact that the Victorian State housing blocks are right opposite the Melrose. This is great if you have selected the not free parking and you wish to make an insurance claim. The owner has issues with the locals. The proprietor has many issues with the truth. It has water views for certain if you are in the kitchen or bathroom. If you have caught on by now you should understand there are many misleading statements which simply are not true. Count how many you can find. Yup heaps. Now stay elsewhere if you value peace of mind. Oh and truth in advertising. Watching TV is a guaranteed way of getting a bad back. Beds are far from comfy.

Park Squire Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments We stayed here for 1 night as we live in the country and had a wedding to attend in Ascot Vale. We originally thought we would catch the tram outside the motel to the venue but ended up getting a taxi because I’m really too old to be wearing high heels! It was great that we could leave our car in the secure car park. The motel is situated on an extremely busy road and intersection so we were worried about the noise. We COULD hear the traffic noise in the distance but not as bad as I thought it would be. And we didn’t hear anything at night. All the rooms that I could see were up a flight of stairs with no lift which would be problematic for people with mobility issues. I do believe they have some ground floor accomodation but didn’t see it. It was fine for us in our 70s. Check in was easy with the friendly staff and we set off to find our room. To tell the truth, the exterior has seen better days. I remember the motel back in the 60s! But we were pleasantly surprised on finding our room. It looked clean and modern. There was a queen and a single bed. I don’t know what sort of room description to give it. I thought we had just booked an ordinary room. There was a reasonably sized TV, 2 club chairs, a fridge and coffee making facilities. We were also happy about the free wifi. The beds were comfortable for us as we like a medium mattress.The bathroom was modern and clean. We enjoyed our stay and will stay here again.

Located in Melbourne (North Melbourne), Apartments on Chapman is a 3-minute walk from Royal Children's Hospital and 10 minutes by foot from Royal Women's Hospital. This apartment is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Melbourne Hospital and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Queen Victoria Market.This apartment has 3 floors in 1 building and offers designated smoking areas. Amenities include books.Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 40-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided weekly.

With a stay at Plum North Melbourne in Melbourne (North Melbourne), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Queen Victoria Market and Marvel Stadium. This upscale apartment is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Royal Melbourne Hospital and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Melbourne Central.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions along with DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and electric kettles.

We attended a concert at the Flemington racecourse. The tram stop, a 2-3 minute walk from the front door was very convenient for us to get there and back quickly. The hotel is in an interesting location being part of the Children's Hospital complex and the turn-off can be missed if you are not familiar (and even with instructions). The pre-arrival email was very handy in relation to parking and what to expect. Check-in was quick and once we returned in the evening we found it was quiet, even though it's on a busy main road. The room was cozy and the bed was comfy, we slept well. The bathroom had good amenities though I found it peculiar that the body wash/hand wash was beside the bathroom sink but there was not one in the shower, instead a body lotion was in there. We had a room on the Parkview side (not sure if this was upgraded or not) which was really nice to look at in the morning. The staff were friendly and helpful. If we have any further events out at Flemington we will be staying again!

Staff were lovely and very knowledgeable. Check in was a breeze. The buffet breakfast was lovely also with a great selection. Unfortunately the room was a huge letdown. Didn’t feel clean, and there was a large amount of mould in the bathroom area. Showers were very temperamental. Walls were thin - we were woken by our neighbours making a lot of noise. And could generally hear the conversations from next door. Lifts didn’t appear to be reliable- instead we opted for the stairs. Car parking was ok - and we secured one undercover. The gate to enter the larger outdoor carpark was interesting, sometimes it worked - others it didn’t - and I witnessed the boom gate hitting several cars. They did have a funny system where we needed to deposit a coin to exit the carpark (coin available from hotel reception). Felt very much like an old motel type accommodation. Probably the most least appealing Accor hotel we have stayed in.

Located in Melbourne (North Melbourne), The Courthouse North Melbourne is within a 15-minute walk of Queen Victoria Market and Royal Melbourne Hospital. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University of Melbourne and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Marvel Stadium.At The Courthouse North Melbourne, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include express check-out and coffee/tea in a common area.Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

The Arden is a great value for money motel - being from country Vic having to stay in Melbourne for medical related purposes you are not usually in a position to be spending unnecessary money, the location is awesome & central, good ammenities of all kinds near by, I have stayed multiple times and have found the staff most helpful - don’t book expecting something your not paying the extra hundreds for - I have always found the rooms clean (1980’s styling, but I’m not looking for fancy - just convenience & comfort), you have secure parking and a reasonably quiet location, I’ll continue to book for my future needs!

Highly recommend this place for a couple. The apartment was a perfect size for 2 people and was clean, tidy and comfortable. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful. There are plenty of cafes etc within walking distance and the tram into the cbd is just around the corner. The carpark is very tight, had to be very careful not to scrape the walls. The paint marks on the walls shows how many people have struggled with this. Would definitely stay again.