Conference Accommodation
Below are a number of accommodation options that we recommend for the conference, as they offer good value and facilities, close to the University of Melbourne. They are listed from the most expensive to the cheapest, and range from five star hotels to university college accommodation. Contact details are provided so that you can make your own booking.
All prices are quoted in Australian dollars. Prices are correct as of February 2008. Please mention the University of Melbourne special rates when you book.
If you prefer to stay elsewhere, the following websites may be useful:
Hotel Club
The HotelClub website allows you to find a wide range of discounted hotels across Melbourne. Accommodation can be booked either online or through Hotel Club's staff:
Email: eric.cho@hotelclub.com
Phone: +61 2 9391 4832
For the duration of the conference, HotelClub are offering delegates an extra 15% discount in the form of 'member dollars' which can be used as cash for a subsequent stay in any HotelClub hotel. If you are likely to need a hotel in Melbourne in the future, we encourage you to take advantage of this offer. Please mention the ASFS conference when booking.
Citysearch
The 'Find Accommodation' section on this page allows you to search for a range of accommodation options, from backpacker hostels to deluxe hotels.
Accommodation Options
A new accommodation option has just become available: University College, The University of Melbourne
Marriott Hotel
Corner Elizabeth and Lonsdale Streets
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Ph: (+61 3) 9662 3900
Toll free: 1800 331 118
Fax: (+61 3) 9663 4297
Approximately $200-300 per night, breakfast from $26.
This hotel offers luxury accommodation near Melbourne’s CBD, approximately 20 minutes walk from the university, or ten minutes by tram. The Marriott offers all the facilities and services that you would expect from a five star hotel.
Rydges Hotel
701 Swanston St
Carlton, Victoria, 3053
Ph: (+61 3) 9347 7811
$169/night for executive queen suite (queen bed + single bed) or executive twin suite (two queen beds)
$189/night for superior king suite
$194/night for superior king suite park views
This hotel is less than five minutes walk from the University, and offers excellent accommodation.
To receive these rates, specify when booking that you are attending a conference at the University of Melbourne.
The Travel-Inn Hotel
Corner Grattan and Drummond Streets
Carlton, Victoria, 3053.
Ph: (+61 3) 9347 7922
email: res@thetravelinn.com.au
$130/night for standard single, double or twin room.
This four-star hotel offers high-quality accommodation only five minutes walk from the university, and right next to Melbourne’s famous Lygon St (‘Little Italy’), with its renowned Italian restaurants. Rooms have a queen-size bed (or twin beds), en-suite, TV, telephone, tea and coffee-making facilities, refrigerator and internet-access port.
To receive the special rate of $130/night, specify when booking that you are attending a conference at the University of Melbourne.
The Victoria Hotel
An All Seasons Hotel
215 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000
Ph: (+61 3) 9669 0889 Fax: (+61 3) 9669 0003
Toll free: 1800 331 147 Contact Samantha Eise
email: stay@victoriahotel.com.au
$110/night for heritage room, double or twin beds.
$130/night for Bellerive room, queen bed.
The Victoria Hotel is located in the centre of Melbourne, right in the heart of the city. This historic landmark hotel combines the grandeur of the late 1880s with contemporary style and comfort. Superbly located, the hotel is right next to the Melbourne Town Hall and within close walking distance to some of Melbourne’s best attractions, restaurants, shops, galleries, theatres and sporting venues.
To receive the special rates, specify when booking that you are attending a conference at the University of Melbourne.
Ormond College - The University of Melbourne
49 College Crescent
Parkville VIC 3052
Ph: (+61 3) 9344 1221
Fax: (+61 3) 9344 1111
Email: Catherine Partington, c.partington@ormond.unimelb.edu.au
$65/night (includes full cooked breakfast) (shared bathrooms)
Ormond has beautiful stone buildings, some dating from 1879, and extensive gardens developed in the same era. We are located on the University of Melbourne campus and close to its facilities, approximately 1.5km from the city centre, and within walking distance to trams, parklands, restaurants and shopping. Meals are served in Ormond's unique Dining Hall, and our renowned catering contractors are happy to meet any pre-booked dietary requirements.
Specify that you are attending for the ASFS or Borders & Crossings conference and Catherine may be able to arrange for conference participants to have rooms close to each other.
Online Booking form for ASFS delagates (pdf,94kb) .
University College - The University of Melbourne
40 College Crescent
Parkville VIC 3052
Phone +61 3 9347 3533
Fax +61 3 9347 1549
Email: Sarah Gee, Apartment Manager apartmentenquiries@unicol.unimelb.edu.au
$50/night for Ensuite room
$57/night for Ensuite room plus Continental Breakfast
$69/night for Ensuite room plus breakfast and dinner
14 apartments are also available for single or twin share use with the option of extra occupants for $25/nights. All apartment prices include three meals per day.
Studio with Kitchenette:
$100/night for 1-3 nights single occupant
$125/night for 1-3 nights twin share
One Bedroom with Kitchen:
$123/night for 1-3 nights single occupant
$148/night for 1-3 nights twin share
Two Bedrooms with Kitchen:
$155/night for 1-3 nights single occupant
$180/night for 1-3 nights twin share
Set in five acres of landscape gardens and parklands, University College is:
- In close proximity to the University of Melbourne
- A short tram ride to the city centre.
- A short walk to vibrant and cosmopolitan Lygon Street , Carlton .
- Adjacent to parks, playing fields and Melbourne Zoological gardens.