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Address:
131 King Street
Melbourne
Victoria 3000
Australia
 
 

Located toward the western end of the Melbourne CBD, the Kingsgate is easily accessible and an ideal location, whatever the reason for your stay. Much of what Melbourne has to offer is within easy walking distance of the hotel or a short trip by tram or train.

From Melbourne Airport to the Hotel
Distance: 21 kilometres / 13 miles
Time: 30 minutes by car
 
From Spencer Street Station to the Hotel
Distance: 200 metres / 0.2 miles
Time: Two-minute walk
     
Attractions

Distance

Time

Rialto Observation Deck
100 m
1 min walk
Melbourne Aquarium
800 m
5 mins walk
Telstra Dome
850 m
6 mins walk
Crown Casino
1 km
6 mins walk
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
1 km
6 mins walk
Southbank
2 kms
10 mins walk
Queen Victoria Markets
2 kms
10 mins walk
Melbourne Cricket Ground
3 kms
10 mins by tram
Melbourne Park Tennis
3 kms
10 mins by tram

Driving:

Kingsgate / Crown Entertainment Car Parking

Please print a copy of the location map and follow the directional line from the hotel down to the Crown Entertainment car parking facility. This parking is accessible 24 hours, is underground secure parking and approximately a 7-minute walk from the hotel. The parking prices below are per entry and rates vary depending on time of day you require parking.

If arriving between:   The cost per entry is:
Mon - Fri 6.00am - 9.30am $15.00
Sat - Sun 5.00pm - 11.00pm $10.00
Sun - Thu 5.00pm - midnight $5.00
Outside the above times   $8.00

By Air:

Melbourne's CBD and the Kingsgate are approximately 25 kilometres from Melbourne Airport. Travel times and cost will vary, depending on the day of the week and time of day. However, in general allow 20-25 minutes and $35-$40 for a taxi.

A cost effective alternative is the 'Skybus' coach transfer. Skybus leaves from outside the terminal at the airport on a regular basis and terminates at Spencer Street Station, just one block or three minutes walk from the Kingsgate. Costs are $12.00 one way and $21.00 return. Tickets may be purchased from the driver.

By Rail/Coach:

Spencer Street Railway station is Melbourne's rail hub, with both interstate and intrastate trains terminating here - as well as many coach lines. It also serves as a station on the underground city loop and most metropolitan lines. From Spencer Street walk up Bourke Street one block and turn right into King Street - the Kingsgate is 20 metres from the corner.