ACCV2002/DICTA2002 Accommodation

The following is a list of hotels and student accommodation that are all within easy walking distance of the conference venue. If you wish to look further afield, then you may like to use one of the search engines such as here.

PLEASE NOTE: all rates are listed based upon the information available to us - we cannot guarantee rates as they are subject to increase without notice. ALSO NOTE: where the booking is to be made on the registration form, we cannot guarantee that our block bookings have sufficient capacity for all delegates. We will fill our block bookings on a first come first served basis.

Regardless of the above, since the period of the conferences coincides with the Australian Tennis Open, we strongly urge delegates to lodge their bookings ASAP.

Hotels and Student Accommodation

• Hotels:
  • Rydges Carlton ( BOOKED OUT AS OF 11/10/01!! ) This hotel is the closest of the hotels being only a few minutes stroll to the lecture theatres. The hotel is located along Swanston St. towards the city (about 10 minutes walk or a short tram ride to the city). It has views across the scenic Lincoln Square gardens and the city skyline.
    You can make reservations direct or (for any nights during 19-26) on the conference registration form.

    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.

    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:http://www.rydges.com/rydges/rydges.nsf/3Frames?Openform&RCAR

  • Elizabeth Tower Hotel This hotel is very close to the University. The hotel is located on the corner of Elizabeth and Grattan Streets. (South West corner of the University).
    You can make reservations direct or (for any nights during 19-26) on the conference registration form.

    The Elizabeth Tower Hotel offers the special conference rate of $117 Australian Dollars per room per night.

    792 Elizabeth St., Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia

    Telephone: +61 3 93479211

    Fax: +61 3 93470396

    Website:See entry under oztravel.com or similar agency

  • Quality Hotel Laureate This hotel is a few blocks North West of the University. The hotel is located on Royal Parade.
    You can make reservations direct.

    The Quality Hotel Laureate offers the special conference rate of $135 Australian Dollars per room per night.

    441 Royal Pde., Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia

    Telephone: +61 3 9380 9222

    Website:http://www.hotellaureate.com/

  • Lygon Lodge The Lygon Lodge is about 2 blocks east and 1 blocks south of the University (about 400m walk). It is very close to the CBD. You MUST make reservations direct.

    The Lygon Lodge offers the rates:

    • Standard Twin $110/$121 Australian Dollars per room per night.
    • Suite $110 Australian Dollars per room per night.
    • Family Room $132 Australian Dollars per room per night.
    • Apartment 1 $154 Australian Dollars per room per night.
    • Penthouse $165 Australian Dollars per room per night.
    • Spa Suite $165 Australian Dollars per room per night.
    All rooms have theor own balcony, individual controlled air-conditioning, colour television, radio, fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, hair dryer, direct dial telephone, 24hr reception and off street parking. Laundry facilities are available.

    220 Lygon St., Carlton, Victoria, 3052, Australia

    Telephone: +61 3 9663 6633

    Fax: +61 3 9663 7297

    Free Call: 008 337 099

  • Downtowner on Lygon The Downtowner is about 2 blocks east and 3 blocks south of the University (about 800m walk). It is very close to the CBD. You MUST make reservations direct.

    The Downtowner offers the rate of $169 Australian Dollars per room per night.

    66 Lygon St., Carlton, Victoria, 3052, Australia

    Telephone: +61 3 9663 5555

    Website:http://www.downtowner.com.au/

  • Dozens of Other Hotels Try one of tghe many databases/search engines - such as http://www.visitmelbourne.com/
  • Mercure Melbourne

    The Mecure Melbourne offers the rate of $143 Australian Dollars per night

    13 Spring Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000

    Telephone: +61 3 9205 9999

    Fax: +61 3 9205 9905

• Budget and Student Accommodation:
  • St. Mary's College This college is the closest of the colleges being only a few minutes stroll to the lecture theatres. The college is located on Swanston St. (about 10 minutes walk or a short tram ride to the city).
    You can make reservations for any nights during 19-26 on the conference registration form at a cost of $45 per night bed & Breakfast. Bookings have to be made by December December 12.

    St Mary's College is 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/

  • Toad Hall Toad Hall is at 441 Elizabeth St. and is basically within walking distance. They offer dormitory accommodation at $25 per night or rooms: $60 per night share bathroom or $90 per night with own bathroom. They also have weekly rates of $380 and $570 respectively. Book direct: http://www.toadhall-hotel.com.au/
  • Chapman Gardens YHA Hostel Chapman Gardens is at 76 Chapman St., North Melbourne. and is basically within walking distance. They offer dormitory accommodation at $24.50 per night or rooms: twin $25.50 per night share bathroom. They also have Double $57 and Single $43.50. Book direct: mailto:chapman@yhavic.org.au Fax: (61) 3 939297863

    The Queensbury Hill Hostel is also within walking distance.

    For both hostels - see the web site http://www.yha.org.au/hostel_search/state/reg_hostel.cfm?region=41&state=6.

  • Hotel Y The hotel Y is at 489 Elizabeth St., Melbourne. and is basically within walking distance. Book direct: http://www.asiatravel.com/australia/hotely/ Fax: (61) 8 933012759 (Yes, it appears to be a Perth number - such are the wonders of the electronic age - they take bookings 2,000Km away!

    Phone: 61 3 93295188

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