The Congress Office, WALDRONSMITH Management can coordinate your accommodation requirements for your stay in Melbourne.
How to Book
Attractive rates have been negotiated for Congress delegates at the below properties. To obtain these rates, booking must be made via the Congress online registration form.
Please note the cancellation policies for each of the hotels before making your final selection.
To secure your booking, please complete the accommodation section of the online registration form and provide either one night’s room rate as confirmation (if paying by cheque or EFT) or provide credit card details to guarantee your booking. Rooms will not be held without some form of deposit or guarantee.
HILTON SOUTH WHARF
2 Convention Centre Place South Wharf
King Bed Room $245 per room per night
Set in the heart of the South Wharf precinct – Melbourne’s newest dining, retail and business precinct. The Hilton South Wharf has direct walking access to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Cancellation policy: 100% penalty for entire length of stay if rooms cancelled within 30 days of arrival.
CROWN METROPOL
8 Whiteman Street Southbank
Luxe (1 king or 2 queen size beds) $245 per room per night
Melbourne’s latest addition to the Southbank precinct, the contemporary luxury of Crown Metropol is less than a 5 minute walk from the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Cancellation Policy: One night’s room rate charged as penalty if a room is cancelled within 14 days of arrival.
CROWN PROMENADE
8 Whiteman St Southbank
Standard Room (1 king or 2 queen size beds) $220 per room per night
Stylish, affordable, and thoroughly modern, Melbourne’s Crown Promenade Hotel is located within the Southbank precinct and is a 5-8 minute walk from the Melbourne Congress and Exhibition Centre.
Cancellation Policy: One night’s room rate charged as penalty if a room is cancelled within 14 days of arrival.
CROWN TOWERS
8 Whiteman St Southbank
Deluxe Rooms (1 king or 2 queen size beds) $285 per room per night
Located on the banks of the Yarra River in the Southbank precinct, Crown Towers sets the benchmark in luxury understanding the true meaning of opulence. Only a 5-8 minute walks to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Cancellation Policy: One night’s room rate charged as penalty if a room is cancelled within 14 days of arrival.
GRAND HOTEL MELBOURNE
33 Spencer St Melbourne
Studio Apartment $220.00 per room per night
1 Bedroom Apartment or 1 Bedroom Twin Bed Apartment $250.00 per room per night
2 Bedroom Apartments $332.00 per room per night
The Grand Hotel Melbourne is a member of the Accor Hotel Group’s MGallery label – a collection of unique and memorable properties across the world. This boutique, heritage-listed apartment hotel is one of the most impressive buildings in Melbourne city. It has been beautifully restored to retain the style of the 1880’s, whilst at the same time providing guests with 21st-century technology and facilities. The Hotel is a 5-8 minute walk from the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Cancellation Policy: One night’s room rate charged as penalty if a room is cancelled within 7 days of arrival.
MELBOURNE SHORT STAY APARTMENTS
Melbourne Short Stay Apartments offers a range of one, two and three bedroom quality executive style apartments in a residential tower that gives you a feeling of home. Apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen, separate living/dining area, comfortable bedrooms, laundry and private balcony. Guests have complimentary use of recreational facilities including indoor pool and gymnasium. The apartments are a 10-15 minute walk from the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Southbank Central:
173 – 183 City Road, Southbank & 88 – 100 Kavanagh Street, Southbank
Condo Apartments (1 queen bedroom, 1 bathroom) $199.00 per room per night
Standard Apartments (2 queens bedroom or 1 queen & 2 singles, 2 bathroom) $239.00 per apartment per night
Executive Apartments (2 queens bedroom or 1 queen & 2 singles, 2 bathroom) $259.00 per apartment per night
Superior Apartments (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with 2 queens & 2 singles) $389.00 per apartment per night
Southbank Deluxe Apartments:
63 Whiteman Street, Southbank & 180 City Rd, Southbank
Condo Apartments (1 queen bedroom, 1 bathroom) $215.00 per apartment per night
Executive Apartments (2 queens bedroom or 1 queen & 2 singles, 2 bathroom) $323.00 per apartment per night
Superior Apartments (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with 2 queens & 2 singles) $431.00 per apartment per night
Cancellation Policy: 30 days prior to individual arrival will incur no charges. Within 30 days of arrival will incur a one night’s cancellation fee per apartment booked.
HOLIDAY INN ON FLINDERS
575 Flinders Lane Melbourne
Standard Room $230 per room per night
The Holiday Inn is a boutique style hotel offering affordable accommodation within walking distance of the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (approximately 5-8 minutes).
Cancellation Policy: One night’s room rate as penalty for any room cancelled within 30 days of arrival.
Terminology
“King” refers to a room with one king bed
“Queen” refers to a room with one queen bed
“Two Queen” refers to a room with two queen size beds
“Double” refers to a room with one double bed
“Twin” refers to a room with two beds
“Single” refers to a single occupancy room
Accommodation rates are for room only and do not include breakfast.
Payment of Accommodation
If paying deposit by credit card, the Congress Office will forward your credit card details to the hotel to reserve your room(s). Please be aware that the hotel may hold your credit card details as security for the booking and may choose not to debit your card with the payment until time of check-out. The balance of your accommodation account and any incidental charges must be paid in full, directly to the hotel, on departure.
Early Arrival or Late Departure
Please note that the check-in time for the Congress hotels is from 1400. Please indicate or notify the Congress Office in writing if you will be arriving early, as you may be required to pre-register the night before to guarantee immediate access to your hotel room.
Deadlines
The hotels impose strict release dates of 30 days prior to arrival; therefore any bookings made after 29 October 2011 will be subject to availability.
Change of Booking
Any change to a reservation must be notified to the Congress Office in writing and not directly to the hotel.