ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE:
Hotel bookings are no longer available via the online registration form or the Conference Managers. Should you wish to make a new booking or make changes to an existing booking, please contact the hotel directly by using the contact form.

OFFICIAL HOTEL

Crowne Plaza Melbourne
Crowne Plaza Melbourne boasts 385 guest rooms. It has two fantastic well-known restaurants on-site: The Clarendon St Grill and The Dragon Boat Restaurant. The hotel Lobby Bar is available for guests to meet friends for a drink or coffee. Crowne Plaza Melbourne is equipped with a gymnasium, heated outdoor swimming pool, business centre, meeting rooms with natural light and offers a range of guest services including secretarial services, car hire, express checkout, babysitting and massage. Crowne Plaza Melbourne will serve as the Official Hotel of HBM 2008.

All HBM delegates who book through the Conference Managers, who stay at the Official Hotel, Crowne Plaza Melbourne will receive a complimentary drink voucher on arrival. The Crowne Plaza Melbourne will also offer HBM 2008 exclusive specials in restaurant and bar

Room Description

Single (SGL): A single occupancy room with one bed
Double (DBL): A double occupancy room with one bed
Twin (TWN): A double occupancy room with two beds

Apartment Description

Fully Booked! Melbourne Short Stay Southbank 1 Bedroom Apartment: Either a queen size bed or 2 single beds, lounge area, modern kitchen and modern bathroom with laundry facilities

Fully Booked! Melbourne Short Stay Southbank 2 Bedroom Apartment: 2 Bedroom Apartment with either 1 queen size bed and 1 double bed or 1 queen size bed and 2 single beds, lounge area, modern kitchen and modern bathroom with laundry facilities

Medina Executive North Bank 1 Bedroom Apartment: Either 1 king bed or 1 queen bed or 2 single beds with living area, kitchen and bathroom

Fully Booked! Medina Executive North Bank 2 Bedroom Apartment: Either 2 king beds or 1 king bed or 2 single beds with living area, kitchen and bathroom

Room Rates

Please Note: 

Rates
Accommodation held by the Conference Managers has been secured at highly competitive rates for Conference delegates.

Deposit
Rooms are being held by the Conference Managers on behalf of the delegates until  13 May 2008 . All hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a minimum one night's rate in order to secure a reservation. The Conference Managers will accept accommodation deposits up until 13 May 2008 and will settle the deposit with the hotel. Delegates must settle the balance of their account with the hotel concerned upon check out.

Late bookings can be made through the Conference Managers after 13 May 2008 but are subject to availability and credit card details are required to secure the reservation. One night's room rate will be deducted from the supplied card, by the hotel, if the reservation is cancelled or the delegate fails to arrive on the specified date.

How To Book Accommodation
To book, complete either the online registration for or the registration form attached to this brochure. The Conference Managers will forward your contact details, reservation and deposit or credit card details to the hotel of your choice.

Change of Booking
Any change to a reservation must be notified to the Conference Managers and not directly to the hotel.  Please note, any changes should be made in writing to the Conference Managers by 28 May 2008.

Late Arrivals
Please indicate on your registration form or notify the Conference Managers 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.

Hotel Check in Procedures

As per standard hotel policies and procedures delegates will be required to provide a credit card or full cash payment upon check in. This is to cover any incidental charges incurred during your stay and all remaining unpaid room nights, regardless if your booking was guaranteed by a deposit to secure your booking. 

The hotel will hold on your credit card, until point of check out, all unpaid accommodation nights reserved plus a daily amount for incidental charges. If you will be settling your accommodation account by cash you will be asked to pre pay for your accommodation in full plus a cash deposit for incidentals. Should you not utilize any incidentals during your stay the cash deposit, for incidentals only, will be refunded to you by the hotel upon check out.

Please note the daily incidental charge may vary across the listed hotels.  Should you wish to confirm the amount that will be held against your card prior to check in, please contact the hotel directly.

Accommodation Refunds
The deposit is non-refundable if you cancel your accommodation booking on or after 13 May 2008 and will also be forfeited if you do not arrive on the date for which you have booked. Cancellations must be made in writing.

Backpacker Information

Delegates wishing to book budget/backpacker accommodation are very well catered for in Melbourne with a large number of options available. Please visit the following links for more information:

•  YHA Australia - www.yha.com.au
•  Backpacker Tours Australia - http://www.backpackertours.com.au
•  Hostel Melbourne - http://www.hostelmelbourne.com