IMAGINE MARCO | Melbourne ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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42-48 Balston Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3006

Imagine Marco - A Modern Southbank Hotel with Self-Contained Apartments and City Views

Located in Melbourne's vibrant Southbank district, this 4-star Melbourne hotel features self-contained apartments with timber floors, full kitchens, and private balconies. Each unit includes in-room laundry facilities, complimentary WiFi, and Smart TVs with streaming capabilities. The property provides function spaces that open onto a ground floor terrace, accommodating up to 250 guests. Imagine Marco sits within walking distance of Crown Casino, Rod Laver Arena, and the National Gallery of Victoria. A short stroll connects guests to the Yarra River promenade's alfresco dining and shopping venues. The hotel's position places it 0.5 miles from the Convention Centre, 1 mile from Melbourne CBD, and 17 miles from Melbourne Airport.

Pros

Direct access to Woolworths precinct next door

Function rooms feature automated AMX control systems and audio-visual equipment

Multiple room configurations available, from studios to 3-bedroom sky apartments

Premium apartments above level 20 offer guaranteed panoramic city views

Cons

17 miles distance from Melbourne Airport

Limited on-site dining options, though surrounded by external restaurants

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

Max:

4 persons

780 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Two-Bedroom Junior Apartment Unserviced

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2 persons

625 sq. feet

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One-Bedroom Apartment

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2 persons

550 sq. feet

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Getting around

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City Centre

Melbourne4600 ft

Airports

Essendon Fields (MEB) 11.5 mi

Tullamarine (MEL) 15.7 mi

Train

Flinders Street Station3700 ft

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Great Pool Experience

“The pool area looked fantastic, and even though I didn't use it during my stay, it was inviting enough to consider for my next visit. I could see it was perfect for relaxation after a busy day.” view full review

Spacious Rooms

“I really appreciated the spacious rooms. The layout provided ample space, and I found it convenient having a full kitchen available, which made managing meals during my stay easy and enjoyable.” view full review

Super Comfortable Beds

“I can't emphasize enough how comfortable the beds are! Everyone in my group couldn’t stop complimenting the amazing pillows and linens. A great night's sleep was guaranteed!” view full review

Functional Bathroom Amenities

“The bathroom had all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. It was well-equipped, making it easy to freshen up after a day of exploring.” view full review

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
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Grocery shopping service

Children

Cots

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

Casino

Crown Melbourne

3800 ft

Stadium

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

Arts Centre Melbourne

3400 ft

Square

Federation Square

4800 ft

Mall

Block Arcade

5200 ft

Flinders Street Federation Square

Acmi

5000 ft

Museum

Immigration Museum

3600 ft

Museum

Old Melbourne Gaol

1.3 mi

Church

St Paul's Cathedral

4900 ft

Parking area

Docklands Stadium

1.3 mi

Park

Fitzroy Gardens

1.3 mi

Park

Carlton Gardens

1.5 mi

Library

State Library Victoria

1.5 mi

Stadium

Rod Laver Arena

1.4 mi

Hosier Lane

1.0 mi

Mall

Southbank

4200 ft

Event hall

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

4400 ft

River

Yarra River

3800 ft

Little Bourke Street

Chinatown

1.4 mi

Degraves Street

4700 ft

Theatre

Malthouse Theatre

2400 ft

Gallery

NGV Design Store at Federation Square

5300 ft

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

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IMAGINE MARCO, Melbourne

Hotel Details

Imagine Marco - A Modern Southbank Hotel with Self-Contained Apartments and City Views

Pros

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Getting around

Facilities

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Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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