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Sofitel Melbourne
25 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
www.sofitelmelbourne.com.au
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Sofitel Melbourne is one of the leading integrated hotel conference venues and hotels in Melbourne offering a range of conference and event venues. Located in the Paris end of Collins Street, the venue stands alongside historical buildings, chic boutiques, theatres, restaurants and corporate offices.
Parking
Car parking is available under the hotel in Collins Place Wilson Parking, which is accessible from Flinders Lane. The following rates are applicable and are subject to change without notice. Early Bird (enter between 6am and 9am, exit after 3:30pm – before midnight) $15.00 Under 0.5 hour: $3.00 0 – 1 hour: $12.00 1 – 2 hours: $26.00 2 – 3 hours: $37.00 Maximum charge per day: $41.00 Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays flat rate: $8.00 Evening Rate - Enter after 5pm and exit before 6am, Monday - Friday: $8.00
Public Transport
Melbourne has an extensive public transportation system consisting of buses, trains and trams. The University is particularly well serviced by trams and buses
Trams
Trams 109 and 112 can both be taken to Sofitel Melbourne with a tram stop close to the venue on Collins Street. For further details on Melbourne’s tram routes and times, please refer to www.yarratrams.com.au/homepage.jsp?xcid=1
Trains
Sofitel Melbourne is within a five walk away from Parliament Station. For further details regarding Melbourne's train services, please refer to the Connex Trains website www.connexmelbourne.com.au
Buses
For details regarding Melbourne's extensive bus services please visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Taxi
Melbourne taxis are numerous and easy to spot – they are all uniformly yellow. Taxis often wait in designated ranks that are clearly signposted at central locations like major hotels in the CBD, or busy spots such as Flinders Street Station. You can also hail a taxi in the street – if the rooftop light is illuminated, it means the taxi is available for hire – or book a taxi by telephone 131 008 or 132 227.
Travel from the Airport to Melbourne
Melbourne International Airport is located 20km north-west of the city centre. The city can be easily accessed by taxi or Skybus.
- Taxi
A taxi from the airport to the city will cost around A$40.00.
- Skybus
This bus service costs A$15.00 per adult one way and $24.00 return. The Skybus departs every 15 - 30 minutes and depending on the time of day will drop you off at your hotel or at the main terminus at Southern Cross Station. Please allow 20 - 40 minutes travel time to the city depending on the time of day. For further information regarding Skybus, please visit the Skybus website www.skybus.com.au or telephone (61 3) 9335 3066.