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title: "Porter Club - The Kinson vs The Royce: which hotel is better?"
description: "Porter Club - The Kinson or The Royce in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-13
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# Porter Club - The Kinson vs The Royce

Both are in Melbourne, 460 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · South Yarra
## [Porter Club - The Kinson](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/porter-club-the-kinson-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1970438/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Southbank
## [The Royce](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-royce-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2215675/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 460 m apart.

### Choose The Royce if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.2 km / 2.7 km)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 1861)

### Why is Porter Club - The Kinson better than The Royce?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  More guest reviews (267 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable (×14)

### Why is The Royce better than Porter Club - The Kinson?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 1861) (+162y)
2.  4 more sights within 1 km (+4)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Porter Club - The Kinson | The Royce |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Location | 6.3 | 7.4  (+1.1) |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 3.1  (+1.2) | 1.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.1) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.0  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 267  (+248) | 19 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 226 | – |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 28%  (+10%) | top 38% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.3 | 7.4  (+1.1) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.7 km | 2.2 km  (−420 m) |
| To the beach | 2.1 km  (−380 m) | 2.5 km |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 44 | 43 |
| To the nearest food shop | 740 m | 730 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 6  (+4) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 94 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1861 | 2023  (+162y) |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 20  (+9) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| National Gallery of Victoria | 1.9 km | 1.5 km  (−440 m) |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 3.2 km | 2.8 km |
| Melbourne Museum | 4.0 km | 3.5 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Porter Club - The Kinson prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/porter-club-the-kinson-melbourne/prices/)

## Location

460 m apart

Porter Club - The Kinson: city centre: 2.7 km, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 22 km, beach: 2.1 km, 44 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

The Royce: city centre: 2.2 km, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 22 km, beach: 2.5 km, 43 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Melbourne

[Melbourne weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/victoria/melbourne/weather)

## Porter Club - The Kinson or The Royce: common questions

### Which is better, Porter Club - The Kinson or The Royce?

They are evenly matched. Porter Club - The Kinson is stronger in beach access; The Royce is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Porter Club - The Kinson or The Royce?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Royce is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 2.7 km for Porter Club - The Kinson.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Porter Club - The Kinson is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; The Royce is 2.5 km.

### How far apart are Porter Club - The Kinson and The Royce?

The two hotels are 460 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/porter-club-the-kinson-melbourne-vs-the-royce-melbourne/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/