Accommodation

Hotel rooms have been reserved at special accommodation rates with local hotel establishments and all within walking distance to the Conference venue. All hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a deposit of one night’s room rate by Friday 31st October 2008 in order to secure a reservation. All costs are in Australian Dollars and include GST.

Accommodation Details
Hotel Rating Room Type Cost Distance to Venue
Rydges Hotel Carlton
701 Swanston St, Carlton 		4.5 Standard room
1 Queen, 1 Single		 $159 per night 5 minutes by foot
2 minutes by tram
Superior twin
1 Queen, 1 single		 $179 per night
Parkview room
1 King 		$189 per night
Quest Carlton on Finlay
2-9 Finlay Place, Carlton 		4 1 Bedroom Apartment
 $150 per night 5-10 minutes by foot
2 Bedroom Apartment $220 per night
Hotel Ibis
15-21 Therry St, Melbourne 		3.5 Double room $111 per night
 10-15 minutes by foot
5 minutes by tram
Twin room $111 per night
Trinity College
49 College Cresent, Parkville		 Student Accom Single Room – Bed and Breakfast (share bathrooms) $70  per night 10 minutes by foot

Booking Conditions

Please Note:

  1. The above rates include the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).
  2. Rates may increase without notice due to changes in government charges, taxes or levies.
  3. Room only rates do not include breakfast.
  • Rates. Accommodation held by Melbourne Conference Management has been secured at highly competitive rates for Conference delegates.
  • Deposit. Rooms are being held by Melbourne Conference Management on behalf of the delegates until Friday 31st October 2008 at which time MCM will settle the deposit with the hotel. Accommodation bookings made without a deposit will not be accepted. Delegates must settle the balance of their account with the hotel concerned upon check out.
  • Change of Booking. Any change to a reservation must be notified to Melbourne Conference Management and not directly to the hotel. Please note, any changes should be made in writing to Melbourne Conference Management by Friday 31st October 2008 via conference@union.unimelb.edu.au
  • Late Arrivals. Please indicate on your registration form or notify Melbourne Conference Management 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.
  • Accommodation Refunds. The deposit is non refundable if you cancel your accommodation booking on or after Friday 31st October 2008 and will also be forfeited if you do not arrive on the date for which you have booked.
  • Accommodation Cancellations must be made in writing.