Initially having opened in 1994 on the north bank of the Yarra River, Crown Melbourne relocated and re–opened on the south bank of the Yarra, in 1997. It remains one of the central features of the Southbank precinct of the Melbourne central business district. The entire complex has a space of 510,000 m2–equivalent to two city blocks—making it the largest casino complex in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the largest in the world. The complex also hosts three hotels; the Crown Towers, Crown Promenade and Crown Metropol.
From ornate architecture to vintage decor, each historic casino hotel in Melbourne tells a story of the city's past while providing guests with all the comforts of the present. Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands, set in Melbourne CBD district, 950 metres from Collins Street, features a luggage storage, parking and repo.magicbane.com a lobby area on site. The venue is located off the easy-to-access Docklands Stadium, just 15 minutes' walk from the city centre. Conveniently located along the Yarra River in Southbank, Crown is just minutes from Melbourne CBD. On-site valet and public parking are available, with direct access to casino entrances from the parking structure and hotels. For guests seeking a more youthful, modern take on casino accommodation, Crown Metropol strikes the perfect balance between luxury and accessibility.