Imagine Marco Aparthotel Melbourne, Melbourne ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

42-48 Balston Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3006

Imagine Marco, a 4-star Melbourne hotel in the vibrant hub of Southbank, offers stylish apartment accommodations with modern amenities. Guests benefit from self-contained kitchens, private balconies, and complimentary WiFi. Notable attractions like Crown Casino and Rod Laver Arena are within walking distance.

Rooms & Amenities

The spacious apartments at Imagine Marco feature stylish timber floors, living and dining areas, and in-room laundry facilities. Accommodation types include 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments, all equipped with Smart TVs and complimentary Foxtel. Private balconies provide spectacular views of the city or bay.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining is accessible with various options nearby, including Corner Co and Vegie Kitchen within a kilometer. Guests can enjoy casual eateries and fine dining along the Southbank Promenade, further enhancing their culinary experience. The area also hosts a variety of bars and cafes.

Leisure & Transportation

Guests can explore Southbank's vibrant artistic scene, with attractions like the Eureka Skydeck and Royal Botanic Gardens within proximity. Public transportation options, including bus access at City Road/Queens Bridge Street, are within a short walking distance, allowing easy navigation to Melbourne’s highlights.

Business & Services

The hotel features versatile meeting spaces ideal for corporate events, equipped with modern audio-visual equipment. Imagine Marco is designed to meet the needs of business travelers while providing a comfortable setting for family getaways. Long stay rates are available for extended visits.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Max:

4 persons

72 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Heating

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

Max:

2 persons

72 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Heating

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Junior Two-Bedroom Apartment

Max:

2 persons

58 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Melbourne4600 ft

Airports

Essendon Fields (MEB) 11.5 mi

Tullamarine (MEL) 15.7 mi

Train

Flinders Street Station3700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Grocery shopping service

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Sun terrace
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Washing machine
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

42-48 Balston Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3006

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42-48 Balston Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3006

City landmarks

Casinos

Crown Melbourne

3800 ft

Stadiums

Melbourne Cricket Ground

1.6 mi

7 Riverside Qy Southbank

Eureka Skydeck

2800 ft

Gallery

National Gallery of Victoria

5200 ft

Aquarium

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

4200 ft

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

1.5 mi

Birdwood Ave

Shrine of Remembrance

1.1 mi

btwn Spring & Elizabeth Sts

Collins Street

4300 ft

Market

South Melbourne Market

4800 ft

Gallery

Melbourne Arts Center

3400 ft

Square

Federation Square

4800 ft

Mall

Block Arcade

5200 ft

Flinders Street Federation Square

Acmi

5000 ft

Museums

Immigration Museum

3600 ft

Museums

Old Melbourne Gaol

1.3 mi

Church

St. Paul's Cathedral

4900 ft

Parking area

Docklands Stadium

1.3 mi

Parks

Fitzroy Gardens

1.3 mi

Parks

Carlton Gardens

1.5 mi

Libraries

State Library Victoria

1.5 mi

Stadiums

Rod Laver Arena

1.4 mi

Hosier Lane

1.0 mi

Mall

Southbank

4200 ft

Events

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

4400 ft

River

Yarra River

3800 ft

Little Bourke Street

Chinatown

1.4 mi

Degraves Street

4700 ft

Broadway Theatre

Malthouse Theatre

2400 ft

Gallery

NGV Design Store at Federation Square

5300 ft

Broadway Theatre

State Theatre

3600 ft

Nearby

Gallery

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

1200 ft

Restaurants

Vegie Kitchen

800 ft

113 Queens Bridge St Southbank

Pot au feu

1100 ft

54 Kavanagh St Southbank

A Treat of France

1700 ft

269 City Rd

Mesh - Crown Promenade

1900 ft

8 Whiteman Street

Circolo

2000 ft

58 Clarke St Shop 1

Malthouse Theatre Bar & Kitchen

2400 ft

113 Sturt St Southbank

My Goodness Pizza and Burgers

1800 ft

186 City Rd Southbank

Dee Casa

1700 ft

139 City Rd

Maori Chief Hotel

2700 ft

117 Moray St

Dead Man Espresso

2600 ft

35 Market Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

60%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Convenient Location

Friendly Staff

Cigarette Smell

Traffic Noise

6.0/10

Guest rating

Rooms

6.3

Location

8.1

Service

7.9

Dining

6.4

Reginald

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at Imagine Marco. The rooms were gorgeous and very comfortable, although they were not serviced throughout my 11-day stay. The service was a mixed bag, with some staff being great and offering amazing customer service while others were not very helpful or accommodating. The location was great for exploring, with easy access to supermarkets, Southbank, and the city, although it was not the best for just hanging out comfortably. The dining options were convenient, allowing me to make my own continental breakfast, but they were not exactly as advertised. The facilities were decent overall.

Rooms

8.0

The room was gorgeous and very comfortable.

Service

7.0

The staff were friendly and very helpful, making my stay enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The location was great, close to supermarkets, Southbank, and the city, making it easy to explore.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was convenient, allowing me to prepare my own continental breakfast, although not exactly as expected.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were good and met my basic needs during my stay.

Ivan

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.0/10

The hotel is in a convenient spot, with close proximity to Southgate promenade and Flinders Station. The rooms were spacious and nicely located, though there was a persistent cigarette smell likely from the previous guest. Noise from the Burnley Tunnel traffic could be disruptive for rooms facing the freeway or bay.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious, though with a cigarette smell and noise from the traffic nearby.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, with a very responsive and friendly staff.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, just a short walk to Southgate restaurants and with Woolworths conveniently across the road in the other complex.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were not as advertised, but the ability to purchase breakfast items on-site was convenient.

Facilities

8.0

Convenient Location

Cigarette Smell

Simon

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.2/10

The hotel offered a mix of excellent features like clean and spacious rooms, friendly and professional service, while being conveniently located close to city attractions. However, the dining options fell short of expectations and the balcony was disappointing. The value for money was reasonable considering the amenities provided.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very nice and clean with ample space in the living areas.

Service

9.0

The staff was very professional, helpful, and friendly, making the stay enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was excellent, being within walking distance of the city and other amenities.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience would be improved with more variety and accurate information.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were great with all required amenities and convenient onsite free car parking.

William

United States of America, October 2023

5.6/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was great, close to attractions and the river, but the rooms were poorly equipped and not very clean. The service was friendly overall, but there were some communication issues. The dining options were limited, and the facilities were basic.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were poorly equipped and could have been cleaner. The balcony had some issues with cleanliness and maintenance.

Service

6.0

The staff, though friendly, had some difficulty understanding English. They were generally efficient but lacked a compassionate approach at times.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was good with easy access to Southbank promenade and the Casino. However, it was surrounded by building development.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was limited, with options to buy and prepare your own continental breakfast, different from what was advertised.

Facilities

6.0

Ben

United Kingdom, September 2023

5.8/10

The hotel is located right next to the motorway, offering convenient access, but the rooms were disappointing being dirty and very dated. The service was accommodating and friendly, making the stay pleasant. The location was handy to various attractions, but some aspects left room for improvement. The dining experience was not as expected, lacking variety and accuracy. Despite some downsides, the hotel provides good value for money.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were dirty and very dated.

Service

8.0

The service was accommodating and friendly.

Location

6.0

The location was handy but had some drawbacks.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was not as advertised, lacking variety.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were basic.

friendly staff

dated rooms

Duncan

United Kingdom, August 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located with easy access to supermarkets, cafes, and attractions while offering clean and tidy rooms with a spacious dressing room. The service provided was exceptional with quick issue resolution, though amenities weren't always replenished without request.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are clean and tidy, with a large dressing room despite some layout challenges like the squished bed space.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, especially with quick issue resolution, though amenities needed reminders for replacement.

Location

9.0

The hotel is ideally situated close to supermarkets, cafes, and with easy access to major attractions while offering both peaceful surroundings and proximity to the bustling areas.

Dining

7.0

The option to purchase onsite for a continental breakfast provides convenience and saves time hunting for food in unknown areas.

Facilities

8.0

The property offers useful facilities like laundry service and grocery shopping assistance to enhance guest experience.

Andy

United States of America, July 2023

6.6/10

The hotel was a mixed experience for us. The rooms, although smaller than expected and not entirely clean, were not a comfortable place to wait in for the two hours. On the bright side, the location was convenient for us, with easy access to Southbank and Flinders station.

Rooms

5.0

The room, though smaller than anticipated and showing signs of lack of cleanliness, was not a cozy spot to wait in for an extended period.

Service

7.0

The staff were friendly and accommodating, which was a plus. However, we expected better manners from a relatively expensive hotel.

Location

8.0

The location was convenient for us, allowing easy access to Southbank and Flinders station.

Dining

7.0

We appreciated the option to purchase breakfast onsite, providing a solution for cold mornings in an unfamiliar area.