Pros

  • A five-minute walk from St. Kilda Beach
  • Shops, restaurants, and bars right across the street
  • Modern, simple rooms with flat-screen TVs, some including separate bedrooms
  • Coin-operated laundry facilities
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Modern meeting room
  • Lobby shop
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Cons

  • No full restaurant or room service
  • Removed from CBD sights and attractions
  • Surrounding area can be noisy at night
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Bottom Line

The 86-room Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne is ideally located for tourists and beach lovers. It's just off Acland Street, a vibrant road lined with brunch cafes, bars, and boutiques, and St. Kilda Beach is only a five-minute walk away. Luna Park is close at hand for amusement park junkies, too. Rooms are simple and modern, equipped with air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs, while some add furnished balconies and kitchenettes. Facilities are somewhat limited, however, with no full restaurant or fitness center. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Travelers looking for more on-site facilities should consider rates at Novotel Melbourne St. Kilda instead, which adds a full restaurant and 24-hour room service.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet

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Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne

Scene

Simple mid-range property that's a fine bet for those looking to be near the beach

The hotel sits on a corner of a busy street that leads to the center of St. Kilda and its famous bayside amusements. There isn't much to this simple property, though the lobby and the few common spaces that exist are pleasantly modern. Plenty of natural light floods into the ground floor, made brighter by white walls and fresh flowers, while modern seating areas provide spots to regroup. There's a cafe on the ground floor with monochrome decor and a relaxed atmosphere, though it's rarely busy, as most guests tend to take advantage of the dining options outside the hotel. An eclectic mix of travelers stay here, from families and couples to groups and solo travelers. Some business travelers also drop by, but facilities are mostly geared toward tourists. St. Kilda, after all, isn't the most business-oriented part of Melbourne.

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Location

A five-minute walk from St. Kilda Beach, near plenty of dining and drinking options

The Cosmopolitan Hotel is a great base for anyone exploring Melbourne, but particularly those who want to be near the beach. It's just a five-minute walk from St. Kilda Beach, while the CBD is easily accessible from the tram stop down the road. It takes around 20 to 30 minutes to reach central attractions like the Crown Casino Entertainment Complex, Royal Botanic Gardens, Flinders Street Rail Station, and the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. Closer at hand, the famous Luna Park amusements and Palais Theater are a three-minute walk from the hotel, while Acland Street's shops, bars, brunch cafes, and restaurants are two minutes away on foot. Flemington Racecourse is a 30-minute drive away, while Southern Cross Railway Station is a 20-minute drive. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport can be reached in around an hour by car, or 50 minutes by the Melbourne Skybus.

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Rooms

Simple, modern rooms with air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs; plus apartments with kitchenettes

This small-scale hotel has a total of 86 rooms. They vary from Standard to Deluxe options, with some family-friendly rooms and studios adding small kitchenettes and extra living space. Multi-bedroom units are also available. All are minimally decorated, but modern enough, with gray and white color palettes and mid-tone wood furnishings. Bright windows let in plenty of natural light, while some add furnished balconies with street views. Standard in-room amenities are generous and include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, mini-fridges, electric kettles, safes, and free Wi-Fi. White-tiled bathrooms are simple and modern, with walk-in showers and basic toiletries, while upgraded rooms add deep-soaking bath tubs. Guests should note that the surrounding area can sometimes be noisy at night, so light sleepers should consider packing ear plugs.

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Features

Tour desk, lobby shop, coin-operated laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi

The Cosmopolitan Hotel offers somewhat basic facilities for guests, so don't expect a fitness center or wellness features. There's no full-service restaurant either, though there are plenty of dining options in the surrounding area. There's also a small lobby shop selling snacks and cold beverages, plus a range of essential travel items. Other facilities include a computer station, modern meeting room, and coin-operated laundry room. WiFi is free throughout the property.

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Things You Should Know About Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne

Also Known As

  • Cosmopolitan Hotel Melbourne - by 8Hotels

Address

2 - 8 Carlisle St, St Kilda Beach, St Kilda 3182, Australia

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne

Scene

Simple mid-range property that's a fine bet for those looking to be near the beach

The hotel sits on a corner of a busy street that leads to the center of St. Kilda and its famous bayside amusements. There isn't much to this simple property, though the lobby and the few common spaces that exist are pleasantly modern. Plenty of natural light floods into the ground floor, made brighter by white walls and fresh flowers, while modern seating areas provide spots to regroup. There's a cafe on the ground floor with monochrome decor and a relaxed atmosphere, though it's rarely busy, as most guests tend to take advantage of the dining options outside the hotel. An eclectic mix of travelers stay here, from families and couples to groups and solo travelers. Some business travelers also drop by, but facilities are mostly geared toward tourists. St. Kilda, after all, isn't the most business-oriented part of Melbourne.

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Location

A five-minute walk from St. Kilda Beach, near plenty of dining and drinking options

The Cosmopolitan Hotel is a great base for anyone exploring Melbourne, but particularly those who want to be near the beach. It's just a five-minute walk from St. Kilda Beach, while the CBD is easily accessible from the tram stop down the road. It takes around 20 to 30 minutes to reach central attractions like the Crown Casino Entertainment Complex, Royal Botanic Gardens, Flinders Street Rail Station, and the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. Closer at hand, the famous Luna Park amusements and Palais Theater are a three-minute walk from the hotel, while Acland Street's shops, bars, brunch cafes, and restaurants are two minutes away on foot. Flemington Racecourse is a 30-minute drive away, while Southern Cross Railway Station is a 20-minute drive. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport can be reached in around an hour by car, or 50 minutes by the Melbourne Skybus.

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Rooms

Simple, modern rooms with air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs; plus apartments with kitchenettes

This small-scale hotel has a total of 86 rooms. They vary from Standard to Deluxe options, with some family-friendly rooms and studios adding small kitchenettes and extra living space. Multi-bedroom units are also available. All are minimally decorated, but modern enough, with gray and white color palettes and mid-tone wood furnishings. Bright windows let in plenty of natural light, while some add furnished balconies with street views. Standard in-room amenities are generous and include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, mini-fridges, electric kettles, safes, and free Wi-Fi. White-tiled bathrooms are simple and modern, with walk-in showers and basic toiletries, while upgraded rooms add deep-soaking bath tubs. Guests should note that the surrounding area can sometimes be noisy at night, so light sleepers should consider packing ear plugs.

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Features

Tour desk, lobby shop, coin-operated laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi

The Cosmopolitan Hotel offers somewhat basic facilities for guests, so don't expect a fitness center or wellness features. There's no full-service restaurant either, though there are plenty of dining options in the surrounding area. There's also a small lobby shop selling snacks and cold beverages, plus a range of essential travel items. Other facilities include a computer station, modern meeting room, and coin-operated laundry room. WiFi is free throughout the property.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Business Center

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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