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The establishments listed below are within a Tram ride or walking distance of RMIT University. Conference participants are requested to make their own reservations. Arrangement 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.

BUDGET ACCOMMODATION

St Mary's College Student Residential Accommodation

$58 per night bed & Breakfast To be paid in advance - see Registration form (available soon) 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 RMIT and the University of Melbourne.

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/

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Additional Accommodation Options

RYDGES HOTEL MELBOURNE

The stylish Rydges Melbourne is located in the centre of Melbourne's vibrant theatre and entertainment district and is within moments of the exclusive boutiques of Collins Street. Enjoy the portfolio of attractions our city has to offer while staying at Rydges Melbourne – the National Tennis Centre, Fitzroy Gardens, the National Gallery and Arts Complex, museums and theatres.

186 Exhibition Street,
Melbourne VIC 3000
Ph: (61 3) 9662 0511
Toll Free: 1 800 333 104
Fax: (61 3) 9663 6988
email: reservations_melbourne@rydges.com
Website: http://www.rydges.com/rydges/rydges.nsf/3Frames?openform&RMEL

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The IBIS Hotel

Victoria Street, Melbourne

Ibis Melbourne welcomes you with a smile and comfortable accommodation at the right price. Value for money and a high standard of friendly service make us unique.A special difference shared with over 400 Ibis hotels world wide, and here in the heart of Melbourne.
For a booking form please click here

15-21 Therry Street,
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Telephone: +61 3 9639 2399
Fax: +61 3 9639 1988
Freecall: 1300 65 65 65

Standard Room Only @ $ 105.00 nett, room only, incld GST ( rollaway extra @ $27.00) Two Bedroom Apartment - One Queen Bed & Two Single Beds 3-4 pax using existing bedding @ $ 180.00 nett, room only, incld GST (sofa for 1 pax - extra @ $27.00)

Email: reservations@ibismelbourne.com.au
Website: www.ibishotel.com.au

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CHIFLEY ON FLEMINGTON

The Chifley on Flemington has a classical ambience created by its bluestone courtyard, antique features and cast iron lacework. Conveniently situated within walking distance of the CBD and Conference venue The Chifley on Flemington is the ideal choice for your conference visit. Hotel facilities include the award winning Haymarket restaurant, cafe, bars, gym, heated swimming pool, sauna and complimentary parking. The Chifley on Flemington offers the special conference rates of A$129 per room per night, A$144 with breakfast for one, or A$159 double breakfast. To obtain your Chifley on Flemington reservation form click here, once you have completed the reservation form fax or post directly to Chifley.

5-17 Flemington Road,
North Melbourne,
Victoria, 3051, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9329 9344
Fax: +61 3 9328 4870
Free Call: 1800 065 064
Email: flemington@chifleyhotels.com
Website: http://www.touraust.com.au/mel.html

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THE VICTORIA HOTEL MELBOURNE

The Victoria Hotel is located right in the heart of the city, next to the Melbourne Town Hall. Comprising 462 guest rooms and three different room options there are packages to suit everyone. The Little Collins Street address ensures that guests are close to the famous fashion stores, restaurants, theatres, galleries and gardens of Melbourne.

215 Little Collins St
Melbourne VIC, 3000
Australia
Ph: (03) 9653 0441
Fax: (03) 9650 9678
Email: stay@victoriahotel.com.au
Website: www.victoriahotel.com.au
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Oakford Apartments

Oakford on Lygon offers cosmopolitan inner city living surrounded by the hustle and bustle of downtown Carlton. Enjoy authentic cuisine offered by a multitude of Mediterranean cafes and restaurants. Minutes from the conference venue, close to the central business district and 25km from Melbourne Airport. Hotel facilities include undercover parking, dry cleaning, pantry service and complimentary newspapers. Rates vary according to room types:

Studio Apartments: $120
One Bedroom Suite: Single A$130, Double A$130, Extra Bed A$27.50;
Two Bedroom Executive Suite: Apartment - 2 Queen Beds A$160, Apartment - 1 Queen Bed + 2 Single Beds A$160, Extra Bed A$27.50.
Address: 2 - 9 Finlay Place, Carlton VIC 3053
Telephone: +61 3 9660 5450
Facsimile: +61 3 9660 5497
Free Call: 1800 818 118
Email: reservations@oakford.com
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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 of $130 Australian Dollars per room per night. When making your reservation please ensure to use the conference name to receive the conference rate. To obtain your Rydges Carlton Hotel reservation form click here, once you have completed the reservation form fax or post direct to Rydges.
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

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Le Méridien at Rialto

Le Méridien at Rialto is located in the heart of the central business district, adjacent to the Rialto Towers Observation Deck, opposite the Australian Stock Exchange and within walking distance of the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Crown Casino, Melbourne Aquarium and Telstra Dome.

Situated on world famous Collins Street, Le Méridien at rialto is a National Trust classified building. A short stroll will find renowned boutique shopping, theatres, restaurants and tree-filled parks and gardens. In addition, the famous Melbourne trams pass by the entrance, providing an efficient and leisurely mode of transport. A 10 minute tram ride to the University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus

Le Méridien at Rialto offers a special rate to The University of Melbourne conference delegates of $180.00 per night, room only.

Click here for Le Méridien at Rialto booking form, then complete and fax to our Reservation department or phone/e-mail us directly on the details listed below, quoting the Conference name and dates.

495 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9620 9111
Toll Free: 1800 331 330
Fax: +61 3 9614 1219
Email: resmgr@meridienaust.com.au
Website: http://www.lemeridien.com

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HOTEL SOFITEL

Hotel Sofitel Melbourne is in the heart of the commercial business district, located at the top of Collins Street. The hotel's luxuriously appointed rooms start on the 36th level, offering floor to ceiling windows with views over Melbourne's parks and gardens. Hotel facilities include two restaurants, two bars, coffee shop, health club, Whirl Pool and Car Park. Hotel Sofitel Melbourne offers the special conference rate of $240 per night plus 10% sales Tax $24 = $264 Australian Dollars per night, room only.
25 Collins Street,
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000,
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9653 7730
Fax: + 61 3 9653 7731
Email: reservations@sofitelmelbourne.com.au
Website address: http://www.sofitelmelbourne.com.au

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SHERATON TOWERS SOUTHGATE

Sheraton Towers Southgate is the centrepiece of Melbourne's Southbank development. Guests at this magnificent residential quality hotel can enjoy views over the river promenade, to the Central Business District. Four superb, restaurants and bars make the hotel an exciting addition to the Melbourne restaurant scene.

Sheraton Towers Southgate offers the special conference rate of $281 Australian Dollars per room per night including GST. Reservations can be requested via the website.

1 Southgate Avenue,
South Bank, Melbourne, Victora 3006, Australia Telephone: +61 3 9696 3100 Fax: +61 3 9690 6581
Email: sts@ozonline.com.au
Website address: http://www.sheraton-towers.com.au

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ELIZABETH TOWER HOTEL

The suites and rooms of Elizabeth Tower...100 in total... offer all the comforts and conveniences you would expect of our three star Hotel. All suites and rooms have reverse cycle air conditioning, colour TV, AM/FM clock radios, ISD/STD direct dial telephones, refrigerator, mini bar, coffee and tea making facilities, bath and shower, a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Elizabeth Towers offers standard rooms from $125 a night for single, twin or double rooms. A Buffet Breakfast is available for $12.50 per person or a Cooked Breakfast for $17.50 per person. These amounts include the 10% goods and services tax.

792 Elizabeth Street,
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Telephone: +61 3 9347 9211
Fax: +61 3 9347 0396
Freecall: 1800 804 202
Website: http://www.oztravel.com.au/travel_mall/hotels/Elizabeth_TowerMelbour.html

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Arden Motel, Melbourne

Located in a quite area within a 12 minute walk or a short tram ride from The University of Melbourne the Arden Motel has limited rooms available during the conference.

15 Arden Street,
North Melbourne,
Victoria, 3051, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9329 7211
Fax: +61 3 9329 5574

$83 - double room per night $86 - larger, double room per night

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PuntHill Serviced Apartments

Our Flinders Lane property is 41/2 stars. Offering a selection of studio, one and two bedroom apartments. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, separate living area and bedroom/s. Flinders lane also has an onsite café serving Breakfast and lunch daily and 24 hour reception.

FLINDERS LANE (4 1/2 star) -
Studio Apartment 1-2 person $142.00
One Bedroom Apartment 1-2 $166.00
Two Bedroom Apartments 1-4 $186.00
267 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000
Tel: (03) 9650 1299
Fax: (03) 9650 4409
Mob: 0419 374 273
Website: www.punthill-apartments.com.au

Our North Melbourne property is located on Flemington Rd, 1km walk from Melbourne University. Punt Hill North Melbourne offers one and two bedroom apartments all with fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms, separate living area and bedroom/s. An on site manager is available to ensure all guests are comfortable and to assist guests.

NORTH MELBOURNE (3 star) -
Studio Apartment 1-2 person Studio $111.00
One Bedroom Apartment 1-2 $118.00
Two Bedroom Apartment 1-4 $150.00
113 Flemington Road, North Melbourne
Tel: (03) 9650 1299
Fax: (03) 9650 4409
Mob: 0419 374 273
Website: www.punthill-apartments.com.au

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Lygon Lodge Motel

Lygon Lodge Motel has 40 guest rooms, is located 5-10 minutes from the central business district, and is 20km from the Melbourne Domestic & International Airport. It has many nearby attractions including IMAX Theatre, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Zoo, Old Melbourne Gaol and National Museum. Features of the Motel include twenty-four hour front desk, room service, parking, bar/lounge on site, restaurant on site, private bath. Room rates include (Actual rate provided upon reservation confirmation) Standard room: from A$110. Nightly Rates are subject to change due to seasonal variation and special events.

Address: 220 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Telephone: +61 3 9663 6633
Facsimile: +61 3 9663 7297
Free Call: 1800 337 099 Web: www.travelhero.com/prophome.cfm/id/115248/hotels/reservations/index.html

Carlton Terrace

Carlton Terrace is an elegant two-storey Victorian Terrace built in the late 1800s and restored to exacting modern standards. Situated in quiet tree-lined Drummond Street on the fringe of Melbourne's great restaurant, business, university and hospital precincts, Carlton Terrace is a superb base for recreational and business activities. It offers comfortable self-contained accommodation, office facilities, meeting room and free parking.

$77a night, minimum stay 7nights
Telephone: +61 3 9662 2735
Email: relax@carltonterrace.com.au

Further Budget Options

Toad Hall (441 Elizabeth St, City 03 9600 9010) $20-44 per night Queensbury Hill Hostel (78 Howard St, Nth Melbourne 03 9329 8599) $18-65 per night Chapman Gardens YHA Hostel (76 Chapman St, Nth Melbourne 03 9328 3595) $15-33 per night ** The Hotel Y (489 Elizabeth St, City 03 9329 5188) Rooms $15-75 per night, *** Apartment (for 4, upto $140 per night)