EN

Imagine Marco vs Quest on Dorcas

Both are in Melbourne, 770 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment★★★★★Southbank

Imagine Marco

Guest rating
8.4 Very good
Location score
8.1
Score by category
4 of 7
Check rates

Apartment★★★★Southbank

Quest on Dorcas

Guest rating
8.9 Excellent
Location score
7.3
Score by category
2 of 7
Check rates

The short answer

Pick Imagine Marco

It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 770 m apart.

Choose Imagine Marco if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • a big hotel with more facilities
  • a newer or recently renovated building

Choose Quest on Dorcas if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is Imagine Marco better than Quest on Dorcas?

  1. 1590 m closer to the area centre−590 m
  2. 2Has a swimming pool
  3. 3Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
  4. 4More guest reviews (2,130 vs 264), so the rating is more reliable×8.1
  5. 546 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+46
  6. 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 89 vs 76)+13
  7. 7Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2010)+6y

Why is Quest on Dorcas better than Imagine Marco?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.4)+0.5
  2. 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (50 vs 190 rooms)−140

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Imagine MarcoQuest on Dorcas
Score by category
Guest rating 8.4 8.9 +0.5
Location 8.1 +0.8 7.3
Facilities 5.0 +1.7 3.3
Families 1.0 +1.0 0.0
Spa & wellness 3.0 +3.0 0.0
Beach access 1.1 1.1
Public transport 6.5 7.0 +0.5
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.4 8.9 +0.4
Guest rating 8.4 8.9 +0.5
Number of reviews 2,130 +1,866 264
Google rating – 4.4/5
Google reviews – 285
Rank in Melbourne top 63% top 19% +44%
Location
Location score 8.1 +0.8 7.3
Distance to Southbank centre 170 m −590 m 760 m
To the beach 2.7 km 2.7 km
To public transport 800 m 710 m −80 m
To the airport 12 km 13 km
Restaurants within 500 m 95 +46 49
Sights within 1 km 21 +8 13
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +0.5★ ★★★★
Rooms 190 50
Floors 40 15
Newest building or renovation 2016 +6y 2010
Listed amenities 14 17 +3
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 14:00
Check-out until 10:00 10:00
Amenities
Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ –
Gym ✓ –
Terrace ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ ✓
Minibar ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ ✓
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Parking – ✓
Shuttle – ✓
Breakfast – ✓
Room service – ✓
Smoke-free – ✓
Kitchen – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

Swap sides

Price for your dates

Imagine Marco

    See on Agoda See on Expedia See on Hotels.com

    Quest on Dorcas

      See on Agoda See on Expedia See on Hotels.com

      Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.

      Location

      770 m apart

      OpenStreetMap

      Imagine Marco or Quest on Dorcas: common questions

      Which is better, Imagine Marco or Quest on Dorcas?

      Imagine Marco leads in 4 of 7 categories, including location, facilities, families. Quest on Dorcas is stronger in guest rating, public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Imagine Marco or Quest on Dorcas?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Imagine Marco is closer: 170 m from the centre, against 760 m for Quest on Dorcas.

      How far apart are Imagine Marco and Quest on Dorcas?

      The two hotels are 770 m apart in a straight line.

      More match-ups

      Compare now

      Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score