Accommodation

The establishments listed below are within a tram ride or walking distance of conference venue. Conference participants are requested to make their own reservations. Arrangements have been made for special rates for delegates. Please indicate that you are attending the Conference when dealing directly with any of these hotels to obtain discounted rates.

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• Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne (formerly Duxton)

• Ramada Hotel

• Hotel Grand Chancellor

• Victoria Hotel

• Rydges Hotel Melbourne

• Rydges Hotel Carlton

• Budget Accommodation options

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne   328 Flinders Street   Melbourne   Vic   3000 328 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 - Australia Telephone : 61 3 9250 1888 Facsimile : 61 3 9250 1877 Email : enquiries@melbourne.rendezvous.com.au In the heart of the business district, this superbly appointed hotel fronts onto Flinders Street, just across the road from the historic Flinders Street Railway Station. Directly across the Yarra River are the shopping and entertainment precincts of Southbank, the Crown Casino and the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. The hotel is conveniently located close to the city's major sporting venues, Telstra Dome, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena. Special conference rates  - download booking form available shortly Economy Room (3 star room) (Providing twin or double bedding and minibar) Room only    $110.00 Bed & Bfast   $129.00 Deluxe room:      (Provides double, queen or king size bed and features executive desk with lamp, mini-bar and datapoint, a selection of these rooms offer broadband access and a Southbank view)    Room only $140.00 Bed & Bfast    $159.00 Club room: (Located on the heritage floors, these larger rooms feature original Edwardian Baroque ornate ceilings, columns and leadlight windows.  All Club rooms offer 2 telephone lines and broadband access.  Club room guests also enjoy exclusive access to the Club Lounge where a complimentary gourmet breakfast is served daily)  $220.00 Suite: (Feature a separate living area, king size bed and includes gourmet breakfast served in the Club Lounge.  All Suites offer broadband access) Includes complimentary daily newspaper and access to the Cardiovascular Health Club. Rates are valid seven days per week through to 30 December 2005, subject to availability. Rates are based on single, double or twin occupancy. Valet parking is $25.00 per night. Broadband access is $10.00 for 1-hour/$25.00 for 24-hours. Payment is required on check-out unless otherwise authorised.  top $250.00 Ramada Hotel   270 Flinders Street Melbourne Phone: +61 3 9654 6888 Toll Free: 1800 089545 Fax: +61 3 9654 6388 Email: res@ramadamelbourne.com.au "Affordable style in the heart of the city" This 4 ½ star hotel is situated amid the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, placing it in the ideal position for business or leisure. Whether your desire is for shopping, sport or theatre, Ramada Melbourne is the perfect location. With the official opening in March 2003, the Ramada Melbourne Hotel is ideally located opposite the Yarra River and Flinders Street Station. Trams and trains depart from our doorstep, and the hotel is within easy walking distance to major attractions, including Chinatown, Crown Entertainment Complex, sporting, shopping and dining venues. The classically elegant design creates the perfect atmosphere for the business traveller. Each of our 179 stylish guest rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including data ports with high speed internet access, FOXTEL, and voicemail. On the higher floors, our Deluxe Waterview Rooms are an affordable luxury, boasting breathtaking views of the Yarra River, the Botanic Gardens and across southern Melbourne to Port Phillip Bay in the distance. Providing support for the business traveller, the business centre provides the latest office facilities for the business traveller along with complimentary access to a nearby off-site gym to unwind after a long day. Enjoy the delights of Aria Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering an International Cuisine, or relax with a drink at Aria Bar. Special conference rates  Deluxe Room  $129 – Room only rate (Single/Twin/Double)  Deluxe Room $135 – Single room rate inclusive of Breakfast  Deluxe Room -    $150 – Twin/Double rate inclusive of Two Breakfast  The above rates are per night nett rate and are inclusive of GST.  **Rooms are subject to availability  Credit cards to guarantee reservations – cheques are not accepted  All bookings must have ICiP in the subject line  Maximum two guests per room.  All reservations must go through reservations manager: Sheema Dean – res@ramadamelbourne.com.au  Any problems they can contact me – Business Development Manager – Adriana Gutwirth – sales4@ramadamelbourne.com.au BREAKFAST:  additional to include breakfast $10.00 top RYDGES CARLTON HOTEL MELBOURNE Rydges Carlton Melbourne is a 5 minute walk to The University of Melbourne and 10 minutes to the city. Views across the scenic Lincoln Square gardens to the city skyline are testimony to the convenience of Rydges Carlton to the Melbourne CBD. Hotel facilities include a Restaurant, Bar, affiliated Gym, Baby Sitting, Complimentary Parking, Heated pool, Sauna and BBQ in rooftop recreation area. Rydges Carlton Melbourne offers the special conference rate. When making your reservation please ensure to use the conference name to receive the conference rate. 701 Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria, 3053, Australia Telephone: +61 3 9347 7811 Fax: +61 3 9347 8225 Free Call:1800 333 001 Email: reservations_carlton@rydges.com Website: www.rydges.com/carlton top Rydges Hotel Melbourne 186 Exhibition St Melbourne 3000 EMAIL: reservations_melbourne@rydges.com PH +61 (03) 9662 0511 Fax: +61 03 9663 6988 www.rydges.com/melbourne Rydges Melbourne has been established in Melbourne since 1969 and is now the largest 4 star hotel in the Melbourne CBD. Built with the specific purpose of providing business with stylish accommodation, restaurants, bars & conference facilities, the hotel has deserved the praise bestowed upon it. From the moment you arrive at Rydges Melbourne you will experience the warmth and genuine hospitality delivered by the service staff, that has become the hallmark of the Rydges Hotels & Resorts brand. This 22-story hotel caters to both corporate and leisure travellers by combining 363 stylish accommodation rooms and suites all with city scape views, fresh and efficient service and an unsurpassed central location. Rydges Melbourne is located in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant theatre and entertainment district and is situated opposite Her Majesty's Theatre and only a 2 minute walk to Princess Theatre. The hotel is also on the doorstep of Chinatown and within walking distance to Federation Square and Flinders Street. The hotel as undergone a $5.25 million refurbishment, including a new hotel lobby, stylish conference and events floors and 293 deluxe accommodation rooms. A large amount of effort and research has gone into ensuring that the new deluxe room makes maximum use of space with many smart new features. q       $175.00 per night, Deluxe Queen Room only (single/twin/double share room) q       $18.00 Discounted Buffet Breakfast normally $23.50  top Hotel Grand Chancellor 131 Lonsdale Street (Right in the heart of the city, between Russell and Exhibition Streets) Melbourne Ph: (+61) 03 9656 4114  Fx: (+61) 03 9663 3715  Email: reshgc@hgcmelbourne.com.au  Reservations Phone: 03 9656 4000 Reservations Fax: 03 9663 4412 Multi Award-Winning 4 star hotel, comprising 160 rooms from standard through to deluxe spa rooms. Enjoy the delights of Footlights Restaurant and Encore Cafe & Bar, or take a dip in our fabulous heated roof-top pool. Situated on Lonsdale Street in the heart of the city centre, the Multi Award Winning Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne provides guests with gracious hospitality and incomparable service at a realistic price. The hotel is ideally located in the vibrant theatre district where you will enjoy all the delights Melbourne has to offer - live theatres, cinemas, Chinatown, and of course the exceptional shopping facilities... all within easy walking distance. Our hotel is also walking distance to major sporting venues. To make your stay a grand experience, all the comforts and facilities you would expect of a superior hotel are at your disposal, at an affordable cost. Special conference rates  - download booking form available shortly Standard Room $115.00 Per Room Per Night Superior Front Room $145.00 Per Room, Per Night Deluxe Spa Room $165.00 Per Room Per Night  top Victoria Hotel 215 Little Collins Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia Telephone: (03) 9653 0441 Fax: (03) 9650 9678 Reservations: 1800 331 147 (toll free) E-mail: stay@victoriahotel.com.au The Victoria Hotel is located in the centre of Melbourne, right in the heart of the city. This historic landmark hotel combines the grandeur of the late 1800’s and contemporary comfort. The Hotel's location is perfect for all tastes, right next to the Melbourne Town Hall and within close walking distance to some of Melbourne’s best attractions, such as the Princess Theatre, Bourke Street Shopping Mall, the National Gallery, the Arts Centre and Federation Square. If you’re going to the MCG or the Botanical Gardens, Melbourne’s transport system is nearby and will get you where you need to go in no time. The next time you visit Melbourne, stay with us at The Victoria Hotel and experience a part of Melbourne history.  top St Mary's College  The University of Melbourne Student Residential Accommodation $58 per night bed & Breakfast To be paid in advance - Contact Conference Management form Welcome to St Mary's College, a residential College affiliated with the University of Melbourne. Situated in beautiful grounds on Swanston Street, the College is one kilometre from the city centre and a short distance to the restaurant area of Carlton. During the academic year, the College is home to students at the University of Melbourne and RMIT. Accommodation: Guests are accommodated in single bedrooms which are carpeted, heated in winter and contain a wash basin. The communal bathrooms are designated Male and Female. Linen and towels are provided. Laundry and ironing facilities are provided; washing machines take a $1 coin and dryers operate at $1 per cycle. Facilities: There is a Common Room which is available for guests in which to relax. Tea and coffee making facilities are available and a snack machine is nearby. Arrangements can be made at the Front Desk for guests to access the University Sports facilities. The Common Room is located on the ground floor of the Administration building. Keys: Guests are issued with a room key and front door disc which also gives access to the back door via the car park. A charge of $25 is applicable for loss of these keys. Telephones: A public telephone is located under the stairwell, outside the Library. Security: It is important that guests respect the security of the College. It is requested that bedrooms be kept locked at all times. During the night hours the night security officer is contactable and after his departure an after hours number is advised on the notice board in the foyer should an emergency arise. Transport: The College is well served by trams to the city. The terminus is located on Swanston Street opposite the university. Such a tram route connects with other train and tram services within the metropolitan area. Taxis can be ordered at the Front Desk. Website: http://www.stmarys.unimelb.edu.au/   Budget Accommodation Options Less expensive accommodation possibilities in Melbourne city, within walking distance of the conference venue.  http://www.budgetstay.com.au/index.php  http://www.not1night.com.au/  It seems that Kingsgate hotel and Hotel Enterprize are the cheapest hotels within walking distance of the conference. See more about them at:  - Kingsgate Hotel http://www.bookmelbourne.com.au/availabilitySummary.jsp  - Hotel Enterprize http://www.budgetstay.com.au/index.php  There is information about shared room hostels (much cheaper than hotels) at http://www.hostelsweb.com/cities/melbourne.html -- some of these are out of the city, and a tram would have to be taken to get to the conference. If you have any questions about any of these options, please contact this office top