Accommodation & Travel

The Conference Office has selected hotels and apartments in Melbourne, at competitive rates, to suit a range of budgets and preferences. These are easily accessible to the conference venue, and provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay for delegates in the Melbourne Central Business District. From Monday 4th August, all accommodation bookings must be made directly with the accommodation venues. Please click on the name of your preferred venue below for contact details.

Hotel Information and rates

Star Rating Hotel Distance to conference venue Room Type - Rate per room
5 star Hotel Sofitel
25 Collins St Melbourne
Conference venue Classic King $270.00 (1 king bed, city view)
**Please note that rate for Saturday 13th September cannot be guaranteed. Price available upon request.
3.5 star Hotel Unilodge
238 Flinders St Melbourne
10 minute walk to Sofitel Standard Studio $110.00 (1 double bed)
Deluxe Studio $120.00 (1 double bed and 1 single bed)
One Bedroom apartment $140.00 (1 double bed and 1 single bed)
Two Bedroom Apartment $190.00 (1 double bed and 2 single beds, with an option for another bed in the lounge room)
4 star Punt Hill – Flinders
267 Flinders Lane
15 minute walk to Sofitel One Bedroom Apartment $167.00 (1 queen bed)
Two Bedroom Apartment $224.00 (1 queen bed and 2 single beds)
4 star Punt Hill - Manhattan
57 Flinders Lane Melbourne
5 minute walk to Sofitel One Bedroom Apartment $167.00 (1 queen bed)
Two Bedroom Apartment $224.00 (1 queen bed and 2 single beds)
Three Bedroom Apartment $280.00 (1 queen bed and 2 King splits)

Accommodation Conditions For all bookings made up until Monday 4th August 2008, a minimum of one’s night’s tariff is required to secure the booking. Upon check out of the hotel, delegates must settle the balance of their account as well as any incidentals (phone calls/mini bar etc). The rates per room per night are inclusive of GST. However, the GST will be on charged by the hotel, as we will forward this deposit to the hotel on your behalf.

For all direct bookings made after Monday 4th August 2008, please note that accommodation is subject to availability and negotiated conference rates cannot be guaranteed. Payments must be made directly to the accommodation venue.

Refund/Cancellation For all bookings made up until Monday 4th August 2008, the deposit for the first night is now non refundable (also non refundable if you do not arrive on the date specified on your booking).

For all direct bookings made after Monday 4th August 2008, please refer to the cancellation/refund policy of your preferred accommodation venue.


Change of booking For all changes to existing bookings, please contact the accommodation venue directly.

Early Arrival: Most hotels allow you to check in from 2pm. Earlier check incurs additional charges.
Late Arrival: If you will be arriving after 6pm, please advise the accommodation venue.




 
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