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Melbuorne Coffee Culture at Imagine Hotels Melbourne. Best Coffee spots near Imagine Marco Hotel Southbank Melbourne

Exploring Melbourne's Coffee Culture: A Sip into the City's Coffee Haven

Dec ,

Melbourne's infatuation with coffee is deeply rooted in its history. The city's laneways are adorned with an eclectic mix of coffee houses, each boasting its unique blend and ambiance. From chic minimalist spaces to cosy hidden corners, Melburnians take their coffee seriously, fostering an environment where baristas are revered artists crafting the perfect cup.

Exploring Melbourne's Urban Secrets with Lighthouse CBD

Dec ,

Ready to immerse yourself in Melbourne's lively spirit? Look no further than Imagine Lighthouse CBD—a gateway to discovering the hidden gems and local treasures scattered across this vibrant city.

Unwinding in Southbank, Melbourne: A Guide to Relaxation and Exploration

Dec ,

Imagine Marco Southbank stands as your haven in this lively locale, offering the perfect starting point to explore the area's calming spots on foot.

Awaken Your Senses: Experience Melbourne's Coffee Culture at Imagine Lighthouse

Nov 1, 2023

Be Our [FIRST!] Guest

Jul 4, 2021

Recently listed as the World’s Most Liveable City, Auckland is the bustling city centre of New Zealand’s North Island. By August 2021, Imagine Beach Road is set to open its doors - taking bookings NOW!

12hrs in Tropical North Queensland's Palm Cove

Jun 22, 2021

There is so much to see and do from TNQ’s Palm Cove. Join us over the space of 12hrs to see what you can fit into a day of sightseeing from Imagine Drift.

Just Imagine

May 24, 2021

Just imagine having your cake and eating it too.  A recent poll of over 1000 Australian’s showed that majority of the Top 10 Simple Pleasures in Life can be found during your stay with Imagine Hotels & Resorts. 

Imagine Beach Road launches us into the New Zealand market!

May 21, 2021

Imagine Welcomes Corporates to Melbourne's CBD

Apr 23, 2021

Imagine Lighthouse stands out for its residence.  With a vibrant purple exterior, offering business style accommodation nestled amongst a panoramic city skyline.

Four New Restaurants Open Alongside Imagine Marco

Apr 8, 2021

9 Things We're Grateful For at Imagine Hotels & Resorts

Feb 24, 2021

Where experience is forever at the forefront, and nights away a privilege to explore, there is no denying the extended Victorian lockdowns paralysed our culture like never before. However, rather than settling in complacency, we found things to be grateful for.

10 Things to Try When Staying at Imagine Lighthouse

Feb 22, 2021

For a city where experience is paramount and creativity is forever unrivalled, there’s no denying the passion and purpose of our people. Where visitors stay to discover their heart is simply whole in Melbourne, the revival of indulgent nights away and city staycations are readily welcomed by the team at Imagine Hotels & Resorts.

Talking Tennis with Aryna Sabalenka

Feb 11, 2021

With an easy smile, cool demeanour and effortless laugh; Aryna Sabalenka took 5 minutes to chat to Imagine Hotels & Resorts about the past year and how it has impacted the world of tennis and travel.

Who We Welcome: Chris Baker at Imagine Marco

Feb 9, 2021

Who We Welcome is a series of interviews with some of our corporate guests to find out why they continue to chose Imagine Hotels & Resorts. In this installment, we are told that "customer service makes or breaks an experience, and the Marco team are the best".

Denis Shapovalov talks tennis while at Imagine Marco

Talking Tennis with Denis Shapovalov

Feb 8, 2021

Walking through Boyd Park by Imagine Marco in Melbourne's Southbank precinct; Denis Shapovalov takes some time to talk about tennis, travel, music and rescue kittens.

Talking Tennis with Jordan Thompson

Feb 4, 2021

Relaxed and laid back, Jordan Thompson has the personable demeanour of a long-time friend.  On a warm and windy summers day in Melbourne, marketing manager Emily took 5 minutes to chat with the Australian tennis (World #52) player about the year that was.

Belinda Bencic at Imagine Marco infinity pool

Talking Tennis with Belinda Bencic

Feb 3, 2021

Imagine Hotels & Resorts took 5 minutes with Swiss tennis player Belinda Bencic (World #12) during her stay in Melbourne for the Summer Series and Australian Open. On a pleasant summer morning by the pool; we chatted tennis, coronavirus, travelling essentials and recovery.

Woolworths Precinct Opens Alongside Imagine Marco

Feb 2, 2021

A brand new Woolworths precinct has officially opened next to Imagine Marco, Southbank. Previously an empty parking lot; guests and staff of Imagine Marco have revelled in the opening of this brand-new development which has provided a solution to maintain diet, routine and freedom of choice within close proximity. 

Imagine Drift Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2021

Imagine Drift Wins Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2021

Jan 31, 2021

In a year where the travel industry faced unparalleled challenges, the Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2021 showcases that Imagine Drift has stayed at a consistent review rating of 8.6/10.

Who We Welcome: Rob Rosa at Imagine Marco

Jan 28, 2021

Who We Welcome is a series of interviews with some of our corporate guests to find out why they continue to chose Imagine Hotels & Resorts. In this installment, we have found that our corporate guests share one common requirement – a comfortable and welcoming place to stay.

Imagine Marco Pool Daytime

10 Things to Try When Staying at Imagine Marco

Jan 27, 2021

We’re open and we couldn’t be more thrilled! After a devastating year for all those who revel in a little city staycation, Imagine Hotels and Resorts have re-opened their grand lobby doors to welcome back the holiday deprived visitors we so dearly missed.

Coming out of 2020…

Jan 15, 2021

For most people, looking back on 2020 will fill us with mixed emotions.  In real talk, 2020 was an exhausting year.  The COVID-19 pandemic is the greatest challenge the world has faced this millennium (World Health Organisation).  Coming out of 2020 and moving into 2021, what we need is a collective focus on recovery. 

Imagine Drift Wins 2x KAYAK Awards in 2020!

Dec 1, 2020

Imagine Drift has been awarded one of the Best Hotels 2020 and one of the Best Luxury Hotels 2020 by KAYAK. 

Imagine Marco Wins 2020 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award

Sep 25, 2020

Imagine Hotels & Resorts is honoured to announce that Imagine Marco has been listed on the Travellers’ Choice awards for 2020!  As the Travellers’ Choice awards are singled out from truly exceptional choices that travellers keep coming back for; the team at Imagine Marco believe this award is the highest honour that TripAdvisor can bestow on an accommodation provider.

Legends of Tennis with Dinara Safina

Jan 24, 2020

Dinara Safina is a woman who walks into a room exuding confidence, an identifiable warmth and the openness one could expect from an old friend. During our sit down for Imagine Hotels & Resorts at the 2020 Australian Open we spoke about her career highlights, her transition out of playing professional tennis and where she sees herself moving forward.

Travelling for Peak Performance with Aryna Sabalenka

Jan 20, 2020

Moving into her third Top-20 season, 2020 is bound to be another exciting year for the World Number 13; Aryna Sabalenka.  During her stay at Imagine Marco for the Australian Open, Aryna took the time to chat to us about her recent off-season, her goals for this year and what she does to stay on her a-game while travelling.

Harriet Dart and Imagine Marco

Tennis & Travelling with Harriet Dart

Jan 13, 2020

On a humid day in Melbourne City, Imagine Hotels & Resorts sat down with upcoming tennis star Harriet Dart. With an athletic ease and bright smile, she joined us at the Imagine Marco pool area to chat about her upcoming qualifiers at the Australian Open and what keeps her on her a-game while travelling. 

Hoteliers… It’s Time to Change the Narrative

Dec 9, 2019

People are wanting interaction and kinship more than ever.  The formation of tribes, communities and groups are an essential element of the human psyche; and with the digitalization of the world, this factor of humanity has become more of a necessity than a simple want or craving.  

This Is It!

Nov 29, 2019

Making its way out of the gaming world ‘Virtual Reality’ has fast surpassed the clunky headsets of its gaming past. This exponentially progressive tech has moved into the hotel industry… and we are here for it! 

A Saturated Market?

Nov 12, 2019

Melbourne has the largest live construction pipeline of all capital cities in Australia. In a market that has already had whispers of overdevelopment and oversupply (seeing 49% of the pipeline having now broken ground) … Is Melbourne becoming an unsustainable and saturated market?