Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne
2 - 8 Carlisle St St Kilda Beach, St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182 Australia
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Located in the heart of Melbourne’s favourite beachside playground, this 86 room and apartments boutique hotel is a perfect base to explore St Kilda, Melbourne, and the rest of Victoria. We're just moments away from the iconic Luna Park and Palais Theatre, St Kilda Beach, as well as the famous Acland Street cake shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars. There's so much to explore and quite a bit of history too. Catering to all budgets whether it be for business or leisure, Cosmopolitan Hotel has accommodation styles to suit all needs. From great value, simply furnished rooms for groups of up to four, to welcoming Deluxe Rooms ideal for couples, and well-equipped studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for longer stays with the family, we've got a room for everyone. We've got the extras covered, too: WiFi is complimentary for all guests, there's a well-stocked drinks fridge at Reception (Open 10am to 9pm - let us know if you are arriving after hours), and our off-street parking charges may apply (limited spaces available please request when booking). Our Conference Room has a lot of natural light can host events in Conference Style (20 people), Hollow Square (28 people), Theatre Style (40 People), Classroom Style (20 people), U Shape (25 people) and Meeting Square (16 – 20 people)
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Secured parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast available
Bicycle rental
Airport transportation
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Wifi
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Snack bar
Wine / champagne
Self-serve laundry
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2 - 8 Carlisle St St Kilda Beach, St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182 Australia
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This is the first time in a long time since we have stayed here as it was always generally our 'go to' for a night away when attending a nearby show at the Palais. This is also the first time where we were completely underwhelmed with our room. Whilst the room was large, it barely had any furniture in it and looked dismal. Not even a piece of artwork on the walls which isnt the be all and end all, however can go a long way to making a space feel cosy. The room did not look anything like the photos online. Massive amount of noise from the trams in the early morning. They sound like they are actually coming through the room. The bed was ordinary with a particularly flimsy 'doona'. The bathroom was extremely cold and had no provision whatsoever to hold basic items around the vanity. Overall based on that room, we wouldn't bother again. …
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The staff were very friendly and helpful The room was clean but needs more than one chair in the room! WiFi is terrible! Very slow and was not able to download any data whatsoever. A very good experience overall.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Stayed at this hotel one night and wish that I didn’t! After checking out of the hotel I later realised that I left my Apple charger plugged in next to the bed so called the hotel for them to keep aside and I would collect. The receptionist then proceeded to tell me that nothing was found in the room by the housekeeper. This frustrated me considerably as this now was a matter of, the rooms are not cleaned properly or the housekeeper decided to keep it! After communicating my frustration, I was then told to contact the manager by email to tell them the problem. I was also told that they had several other Apple charges that had been left by other guests that I could come collect. Which was strange as when I asked what the normal procedure was when a guest left an item in the room they told me that they contact them….. So the following day, I drove over an hour to collect an Apple iPhone charger to only be presented with a dirty charger that was not Apple IPhone….. very disappointing and not good enough! The hotel housekeeping staff are either pocketing guest items or are not throughly cleaning the rooms (Yuck!). I would definitely suggest staying elsewhere. I paid $220 for the room, however I have now paid $376 for one night stay in a dingy room and a Sunday wasted by travel and having to purchase a new charger anyway. However, if you don’t mind not knowing if the room you stay in is thoroughly cleaned or if you may have your items stollen. Go for it! On a side note, if the hotel is willing to provide a solution. I’m happy to remove ‘every’ review I post…
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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The location is great, very close to restaurants and the beach. The room is big, with a comfy bed. The room was clean. Only complaint is the bathroom is small with little hanging space. - Would stay again
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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This is in an excellent location, close to restaurants, bars and the Palais Theatre which are all within walking distance. We had a Clean, comfortable room, and the staff were friendly and obliging. Secure parking a bonus. We would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Cosmopolitan Hotel, Guest Services / Front Office at Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne
Responded 26 Oct 2022
HI Travelwisetwosome, Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us especially the parking and the location of the hotel. Looking forward to welcome you again. Warm Regards, Team Cosmo
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Absolutely perfect location for my overnight trip. Wonderful reception staff, very clean large bedroom and well appointed. They even had the AC warming my room as it was freezing that day. Plenty of eateries and shops within walking distance and tram stop 138 is just up the road. Definitely returning here next visit to Victoria.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Tram stop 138 is approx 250 metres away
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Responded 26 Oct 2022
Hi Malleesurfer, Thank you for the review. It is always good to hear that you had a great stay. Looking forward to welcoming you again in your future Melbourne stay. Warm Regards, Team Cosmo
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I've stayed here plenty of times over the years but the latest booking was a disappointment. It was taken over the phone and no warning was given of the $18 parking fee that has recently been implemented. There's also no signage in reception warning about it either. They also struggle to provide an itemised invoice with an accurate total charge. Mine had to be hand-written, it was confusing.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Cosmopolitan Hotel, Guest Services / Front Office at Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne
Responded 6 Sept 2022
HI Scott, Thank you for your review. Apologies that the team was not able to provide you that there is parking fee implemented. We can provide you a soft copy of your invoice if you could give us your email address to send it through. It is the proper folio invoice and not hand written. We are sorry that our standard was not on par during this stay. Hoping to welcome you again, Warm Regards, Team Cosmo
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I guess with a great location comes city noise. We were on the ground floor, so noise from the trams, traffic and people enjoying St Kilda was inevitable. We were unable to completely close our bathroom window, so it got quite cold. The shower was great, our room needed some paint touch ups but really, that was you get for a good value property. Parking was only $10 per night and there is a great coffee shop across the road. You are only a 5 minute walk away from Luna Park and the tram stop, so very convenient if that’s what you are in St Kilda for.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Cosmopolitan Hotel, Guest Services / Front Office at Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne
Responded 4 July 2022
Dear Ovens3738, Thank you for your kind feedback and apologies for the inconvenience with the bathroom window. We will have our maintenance attend to the issue. Kind regards, Team Cosmo
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We stayed here quite a while back when visiting Melbourne and thought we would try it again. We enjoyed the location and the nearby cafes and supermarket but this time we were very disappointed on so many levels. We were charged on our credit card instead of the usual holding deposit. We did not want the charge of the credit card fee and the guy at reception did not advise us that we could avoid this by using EFTPOS. The kitchen bench and cooktop were dirty with white residue when we walked in. We were advised prior to arriving that due to Covid, the room would not be serviced which we understood. However, upon returning to the room after a day out at 6pm, on the 2nd day of our arrival, we noticed our front door was ajar and not closed properly. Apparently, housekeeping came and left clean towels, but the dirty towels not taken. One bed was made and the others not. We were very angry that our room was left open which was a security risk. We complained to numerous people at reception and asked for compensation at this breach. We were refunded our parking for the duration we were there. We were very fortunate that nothing was stolen, Also, when turning on the exhaust fan in the kitchen, all this white stuff fell out all over the food we were preparing on the cooktop. Disgusting! The remote in the bedroom aircon did not work and staff did not try to get another - just said 'sometimes they get mixed up". The button to press to turn on was too high up to reach. The shower was difficult to get a decent temperature of water - either boiling hot or cold! The WiFi was disconnected after 2 days and when we called and asked why, they replied that we were checking out. We advised that we only checked in the previous day!!! It seems they had used a password for a previous customer and not changed or extended it. The parking on site is $10 a day but if you have a car parked opposite you, it's a little tricky to get out. Driving out of the gate, there is a steep dip and it scratches the bottom of the front of the car. I would not recommend this place and next time we visit Melbourne, we will look elsewhere.…
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Cosmopolitan Hotel, Guest Services / Front Office at Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne
Responded 6 Sept 2022
HI Izy, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that the standard of the hotel was not on par when you stayed with us. Regards, Team Cosmo
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Visited the Cosmo as we were seeing a show at the Palais so decided to make a weekend of it. I gave this hotel an average score because it was not brilliant but accommodated us well. The room was clean, the bed was soft (a little too soft for me) we had everything we needed, maybe a larger cake of soap would have been better or 2 of those little ones but all in all was ok. Handy 5 minute walk to the Palais theatre and a hop skip and a jump from Acland St. I would stay here again but only if I couldn't find a brilliant hotel.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Cosmopolitan Hotel, Guest Services / Front Office at Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne
Responded 6 Sept 2022
HI Joen, Thank you for the kind words. Glad to hear that you liked the location of the hotel as it was accessible to the places you need to be. Hoping to welcome you again. Regards, Team Cosmo
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PRICE RANGE
USD 68 - USD 107 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne
Which popular attractions are close to Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne?
Nearby attractions include Acland Street Village (0.3 km), St Kilda Esplanade Market (0.5 km), and Veg Out Community Gardens St Kilda, Inc. (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, airport transportation, and meeting rooms.
Which room amenities are available at Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne?
Guests can enjoy breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne?
Yes, secured parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne?
Conveniently located restaurants include Donovans, Cicciolina, and Claypots Seafood Bar.
Does Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne have airport transportation?
Yes, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 1.0 km away from the centre of St Kilda.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Thai.
Are there any historical sites close to Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Old Melbourne Gaol (6.6 km), St. Patrick's Cathedral (6.3 km), and The Johnston Collection (5.7 km).
Is Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.