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A comfortable St Kilda base, but noise and current bar renovations need weighing.

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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a 4-star boutique hotel in St Kilda’s historic pub and live-music complex

The Prince is a 4-star boutique hotel within a historic pub and live-music complex, rather than a conventional full-service hotel. It’s a strong pick for a St Kilda weekend: the beach is close, trams make city trips straightforward, and Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms. There’s character here without needing to book a luxury stay.

The trade-offs are worth taking seriously. Booking.com and Tripadvisor guests report noise from functions, neighbours and plumbing, although plenty also describe quiet stays. Entry-level Boutique rooms are compact at around 14 square metres. Most importantly, the hotel currently says the Public Bar is temporarily closed for updates, with breakfast operating at Little Prince Wine instead. Confirm the renovation schedule before booking; we’d skip it if reliable silence or the full downstairs pub experience is essential.

Rooms
Comfortable beds; Boutique rooms are approximately 14 square metres, with larger balcony categories available.
Cleanliness
Strong overall guest feedback, with occasional housekeeping criticisms rather than a consistent problem.
Service
Friendly, helpful reception staff are a recurring strength across review sites.
Amenities
Live-music venue and free Wi-Fi; breakfast is currently served at Little Prince Wine while the Public Bar is updated.
Fees and surprises
Parking inclusions differ between listings; confirm your booking’s terms and current renovation disruption directly.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · broadsheet.com.au. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

The location

2 Acland Street, Melbourne

Walkable beach and café location, with convenient trams into central Melbourne.

Amenities and check-in

Live-music venue and free Wi-Fi; breakfast is currently served at Little Prince Wine while the Public Bar is updated.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Self parking (extra charge)
  • EV charger
Additional hotel policies
  • Charged by the hotel at the property: Deposit: AUD 100.00 per night
  • Optional charges: Breakfast fee: between AUD 9 and AUD 25 for adults, AUD 9 and AUD 25 for children (approximately)
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: A$50 per guest per night
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The Prince: from $213 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $213 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at The Prince on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

The Prince is a 4-star boutique hotel in St Kilda’s historic pub and live-music complex in Melbourne, Australia.

Address: 2 Acland Street, Melbourne. Property ID: 1186125. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-prince-1186125

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Axel's take: 8.2/10

A comfortable St Kilda base, but noise and current bar renovations need weighing. a 4-star boutique hotel in St Kilda’s historic pub and live-music complex, scored for what it is.

The Prince is a 4-star boutique hotel within a historic pub and live-music complex, rather than a conventional full-service hotel. It’s a strong pick for a St Kilda weekend: the beach is close, trams make city trips straightforward, and Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms. There’s character here without needing to book a luxury stay.

The trade-offs are worth taking seriously. Booking.com and Tripadvisor guests report noise from functions, neighbours and plumbing, although plenty also describe quiet stays. Entry-level Boutique rooms are compact at around 14 square metres. Most importantly, the hotel currently says the Public Bar is temporarily closed for updates, with breakfast operating at Little Prince Wine instead. Confirm the renovation schedule before booking; we’d skip it if reliable silence or the full downstairs pub experience is essential.

  • Best for: couples on a St Kilda weekend; live-music fans; beach and café explorers

  • Watch out for: Public Bar temporarily closed for renovations; event and neighbouring-room noise; compact entry-level rooms

  • Location: Walkable beach and café location, with convenient trams into central Melbourne.

  • Rooms: Comfortable beds; Boutique rooms are approximately 14 square metres, with larger balcony categories available.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall guest feedback, with occasional housekeeping criticisms rather than a consistent problem.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful reception staff are a recurring strength across review sites.

  • Amenities: Live-music venue and free Wi-Fi; breakfast is currently served at Little Prince Wine while the Public Bar is updated.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking inclusions differ between listings; confirm your booking’s terms and current renovation disruption directly.

Axel's opinion of The Prince, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · broadsheet.com.au. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About The Prince

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 2 Acland Street, Melbourne
  • Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 744 reviews (location 4.4/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Essendon Fields Airport Terminal: 31 min by taxi · Melbourne Airport: 33 min by taxi · Avalon Airport: 48 min by taxi · Republica St Kilda Beach: 9 min walk · St Kilda beach: 10 min walk · Luna Park Melbourne: 11 min walk
  • Charged by the hotel at the property: Deposit: AUD 100.00 per night
  • Optional charges: Breakfast fee: between AUD 9 and AUD 25 for adults, AUD 9 and AUD 25 for children (approximately)
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: A$50 per guest per night
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Self parking (extra charge), EV charger, Wi-Fi (free), Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Melbourne

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