ACCOMMODATION

Hotel bookings are no longer available via the online registration form or the Conference Managers. Should you wish to make a new booking or make changes to an existing booking, please contact the hotel directly by using the contact form.

Two categories of accommodation have been reserved for Conference delegates:

Room Description
Single (SGL): A single occupancy room with one bed
Double (DBL): A double occupancy room with one bed
Twin (TWN): A double occupancy room with two beds

Star Rating

 Travel Distance to Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Hotel Room Type Room Only Rate per room per night Bed & Breakfast Rate per room per night
4.5 Adjoining Hotel Lobby Crowne Plaza Melbourne Standard Room
DBL/TWN		 A$240.00 A$270.00
Standard Room
SGL		 A$240.00 A$255.00
3.5 10 minute walk Travelodge Southbank Standard Room
DBL/TWN		 A$139.00 A$173.00
Standard Room
SGL		 A$139.00 A$156.00

Please Note:

  • Please click on the hotel name to view photos and fact sheets
  • The above rates include the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).
  • Rates may increase without notice due to changes in government charges, taxes or levies.
  • Room only rates do not include breakfast.
  • Bed & breakfast rates include breakfast.

Rates

Accommodation held by the Conference Managers has been secured at highly competitive rates for Conference delegates.

Deposit

Rooms are being held by the Conference Managers on behalf of the delegates until 22 April 2008. All hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a minimum one night's rate in order to secure a reservation. The Conference Managers will accept accommodation deposits up until 22 April 2008 and will settle the deposit with the hotel. Delegates must settle the balance of their account with the hotel concerned upon check out.

Late bookings can be made through the Conference Managers after 22 April 2008 but are subject to availability and credit card details are required to secure the reservation. One night’s room rate will be deducted from the supplied card, by the hotel, if the reservation is cancelled or the delegate fails to arrive on the specified date.

How To Book Accommodation

To book, complete either the online registration or the downloadable registration form from the registration page of this website. The Conference Managers will forward your contact details, reservation and deposit or credit card details to the hotel of your choice.

Change of Booking

Any change to a reservation must be notified to the Conference Managers and not directly to the hotel. Please note, any changes should be made in writing to the Conference Managers by 7 May 2008.

Late Arrivals

Please indicate on your registration form or notify the Conference Managers in writing if you will arrive at your hotel after 1800 hours, failure to do so may mean that your room will be released.

Arrival Time

Hotel check-in time is usually 1500 hours. If you are to arrive before this time it is probable that you will not be able to gain access to your room. To guarantee a room to be available for an early arrival you will need to pre-register and pay for your room for the previous night. If required please indicate on your registration form.

Hotel Check In Procedures

As per standard hotel procedures delegates will be required to provide a credit card or cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidentals and remaining room nights regardless of deposit payment received

Accommodation Refunds

The deposit is non-refundable if you cancel your accommodation booking on or after 22 April 2008 and will also be forfeited if you do not arrive on the date for which you have booked. Cancellations must be made in writing.