Accommodation

The VALA2012 Conference is over. We look forward to seeing you at future conferences.

WALDRONSMITH Management can coordinate your accommodation requirements while you are in Melbourne. Attractive rates have been negotiated for VALA2012 delegates at the following hotels and apartments:

For a map of accommodation locations CLICK HERE.

HOTELS

Crown Metropol

5 stars

8 Whiteman Street
Southbank  VIC  3006
Tel: +61 3 9292 8888
Fax: +61 3 9292 6455
Metropol Luxe Room 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds (room only)$275 per night
Metropol Luxe Room incl one breakfast at Maze$300 per night
Metropol Luxe Room incl two breakfasts at Maze$325 per night

Crown Metropol Hotel presents a relaxed business style combined with a contemporary feel. It is located in the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant Southbank entertainment precinct. Crown Metropol Hotel is also close to the CBD and the city’s most famous arts and sporting facilities. The hotel is only a 5-minute walk from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Internet access is provided on a complimentary basis.

Hilton Melbourne South Wharf

5 stars

2 Convention Centre Place
South Wharf  VIC  3006
Tel: +61 3 9027 2000
Fax: +61 3 9027 2001
King Bed Guest Room$295 per night

Set in the heart of South Wharf, an area set to become Melbourne’s newest business and dining precinct, the stylish Hilton Melbourne South Wharf hotel is located conveniently close to the airport and the cosmopolitan city centre. The Hilton is the only hotel with direct access to the Melbourne Convention Centre.

Crowne Plaza Melbourne

4 stars

1-5 Spencer Street
Melbourne  VIC  3008
Tel: +61 3 9648 2777
Fax: +61 3 9629 5624
Standard Room$240 per night

Crowne Plaza Melbourne is in the heart of the city’s vibrant docklands. You’re surrounded by restaurants on the Yarra’s north bank, just over the bridge from the Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Crowne Plaza Melbourne is a 5-minute walk from Southern Cross rail station and a 2-minute stroll to the tramways for swift travel across the city. Taxis or the hotel car service take 30 minutes from Melbourne Airport, while valets make parking easy.

Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders

4 stars

575 Flinders Lane
Melbourne  VIC  3000
Tel: +61 3 9629 4111
Fax: +61 3 9629 7027
Standard Room$220 per night

Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders is a truly friendly and personal boutique-style hotel perfectly located in the financial hub of Melbourne. Just a 5-minute walk to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, it is close to the Docklands precinct and the Stock Exchange.

Travelodge Southbank Melbourne

4 stars

9 Riverside Quay
Southbank VIC 3006
Tel: +61 3 8696 9600
Fax: +61 3 9690 1160
Guest Room$159 per night

The Travelodge Southbank Melbourne is ideally positioned and within easy walking distance to great restaurants, cafés and bars. The Melbourne Convention Centre is just a 15-minute walk from the hotel.

Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne

4 stars

630 Little Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel: + 61 3 9622 8888
Fax: + 61 3 9622 8818
Guest Room$179 per night

You will love the convenience of staying in the very heart of all the action in the Melbourne city centre. Blending the zest of the Vibe Hotel brand with the beautiful façade of a heritage building, Vibe Savoy Hotel is located only a 15-minute walk from the Melbourne Convention Centre and only a couple of blocks from the hub of Melbourne’s Collins Street.

APARTMENTS

Medina Executive Northbank

4.5 stars

550 Flinders Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Ph: +61 3 9246 0000
Fax: +61 3 9246 0199
One bedroom apartment$199 per night

Medina Executive Northbank presents immaculately decorated and designed studios, one and two bedroom apartments – all with the highest quality furnishings and features. All apartments are only a 5-minute walk from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, as well as some of Melbourne’s landmarks such as Southern Cross Station, Etihad Stadium, the Crown Entertainment Complex and the Melbourne Aquarium.

Southbank Deluxe Melbourne Short Stay Apartments Southbank

4.5 stars

63 Whiteman Street
Southbank VIC 3006
Tel: + 61 3 9682 7311
Fax: + 61 3 9696 2177
Southbank Deluxe Condo 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Apartment$215 per night
Southbank Deluxe Executive 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Apartment$323 per night
Southbank Deluxe Superior 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Apartment$431 per night

Melbourne Short Stay Apartments offer quality executive serviced apartments. The open plan apartments offer genuine space with separate living and bedroom areas. All apartments are well-appointed, and only a 10-minute walk to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Southbank Central Melbourne Short Stay Apartments Southbank

4 stars

187 City Road
Southbank VIC 3006
Tel: + 61 3 9682 7311
Fax: + 61 3 9696 2177
Southbank Central Condo 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Apartment$199 per night
Southbank Central Standard 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Apartment$239 per night
Southbank Central Executive 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Apartment$259 per night
Southbank Central Superior 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Apartment$389 per night

Melbourne Short Stay Apartments offer quality executive serviced apartments. The open plan apartments offer genuine space with separate living and bedroom areas. All apartments are well-appointed, and only an 15-minute walk to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Terminology

“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, unless stated otherwise.

Credit card guarantee

Credit card details are required as a guarantee for your accommodation booking; these details will be provided to the selected hotel. The credit card is not charged and is used as a security deposit only. The final account must be settled on check-out direct with the accommodation venue. A tax invoice/receipt will be issued at that time.

Payment of accommodation

The 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 Conference hotels is from 1400 hours except for the Hilton which is from 1500 hours. Please indicate or notify the VALA2012 Conference 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. Please also indicate or notify the VALA2012 Conference Office in writing if you will arrive at your hotel after 1800 hours, to avoid your room being released.

Deadlines

The hotels impose strict release dates of 30 days prior to arrival, therefore any bookings made after 6 January 2012 will be subject to availability.

Change of booking

Any change to a reservation must be notified to the VALA2012 Conference Office in writing and not directly to the hotel.

Accommodation Cancellation Policy

Hotel policy dictates a cancellation fee of the first night’s accommodation may be applicable for cancellations within forty-five days of scheduled arrival date. Any amendments to your original hotel bookings must be forwarded in writing to the VALA2012 Conference Office.