Aparthotel

Imagine Marco

4.0 star property
4-star aparthotel near Crown Casino

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Enjoy a serene city view from the spacious balcony with a reflective pool and comfortable seating.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in this stylish apartment with a sleek kitchen, dining area, and city views.
Relax in a spacious apartment with a panoramic city view, featuring a comfortable living area and sleek, modern design.
Enjoy a panoramic city view from the large window in this stylish living space with a sleek kitchen and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy a meal with a view from the kitchen's large window overlooking the city skyline, featuring a sink and stainless steel appliances.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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42-48 Balston Street, Southbank, VIC, 3009
  • Crown Casino
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Marvel Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Melbourne Central
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Two Bedroom Junior Sky Apartment

  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Two Bedroom Junior Apartment

  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Two Bedroom Junior Apartment - Unserviced

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

One Bedroom Sky Apartment

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 9 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Sky Apartment

  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment - Unserviced

  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Two Bedroom Sky Apartment

  • 97 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Apartment - Unserviced

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

Southbank stay.With a stay at this Southbank aparthotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Crown Casino and 2 miles (3 km) of Fed Square. SEA LIFE Melbourne and Hosier Lane are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Crown Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bourke Street Mall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Melbourne Central - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Station - 3 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪My Goodness - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Cloakroom - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Imagine Marco

4-star aparthotel near Crown Casino
Imagine Marco offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Imagine Marco.

This 4-star Melbourne aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 176 guestrooms or units
  • 39 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2016
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Imagine Marco offers 176 accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Melbourne aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Meeting room

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 176 units
  • 2 buildings
  • 39 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The general deposit is payable by credit card on the date of arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 150.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Imagine Marco Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 916 out of 1838 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 595 out of 1838 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 1838 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1838 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1838 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Khandaker

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Their communication needs to improve. Asked reception to send housekeeping in the morning, only to return and ask again. House keeping on the first day did nothing other than just making the bed. Property is excellent but the service not so much
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked and paid for a month ago . Arrived to be told i had no booking . Took 30 minutes to correct . Then given room that smelled stinking dishwasher. Inspected 2 more rooms unclean and broken toilet.Finally placed in room two and a half hours later only to find when using bathroom the waste bin was full of cigarette butts and tampons . Terrible experience would not recommend Checked out at 7 am to find other accomodation . Awaiting refund
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the sheets and room was dirty was disapointed and sleep on top of sheets
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and modern and fantastic value for money!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nazih

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good all-round apartment / hotel. Quite modern, with washer and dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great shower great bed de and w/m - dirty areas broken windows not properly cleaned iron grime baked on NO PARKING INCL which was what was requested and most expensive after waiting few days poor communication with Wotif as needed to change length of stay. DO NOT ADVISE APPS for any bookings
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

S Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Satisfied

Even tho it wasn’t long but was really happy. Comfortable and clean. Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views from 37th floor.. Reception was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chee Yong

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing stay as always. Pity the one of the lift was out of action throughout my stay and the wait to go up and down the building can be long during peak timings
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Reception stuff friendly amazing helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good overall property

confusion regarding the communication between Expedia and the property regarding our payment. Expedia said we had paid for one night when in fact, we had not been charged, but we had received a receipt according.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to Crown & perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Damion

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

BENJAMIN A

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Madonna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Amy deserves a raise. She was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025