Need a place to stay for VALA2018? WALDRONSMITH Management has arranged special rates at a number of hotels near VALA2018, the 19th Biennial Conference and Exhibition, to be held in Melbourne from 13 – 15 February 2018.
Accommodation for the VALA2018 Conference is now subject to hotel availability. Please email Nikki Stavropoulos nikki@wsm.com.au with your accommodation request.
Any changes to your booking must be made via email to WALDRONSMITH Management (nikki@wsm.com.au) – not direct with the hotel.
All room rates noted are based on room only, unless otherwise specified, are in Australian Dollars and include 10% GST.
Hotels
| Hotel Name | Room Type | Distance to MCEC |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Pacific Melbourne (formally Hilton Melbourne South Wharf) |
| Adjacent to MCEC |
| Crown Metropol Melbourne |
| 3 minute walk |
| Crowne Plaza Melbourne |
| 4 minute walk |
| Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders |
| 6 minute walk |
| Travelodge Hotel Southbank Melbourne |
| 17 minute walk |
| Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne |
| 17 minute walk |
Apartments
| Apartment Name | Room Type | Distance to MCEC |
|---|---|---|
| Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Northbank |
| 7 minute walk |
| Melbourne Short Stay Apartments Southbank Collection |
| 5 minute walk |
| Melbourne Short Stay Apartments MP Deluxe |
| 11 minute walk |
| Melbourne Short Stay Apartments on Whiteman |
| 11 minute walk |
Availability and Cancellation
WALDRONSMITH Management and the Organising Committee cannot be held responsible if all rooms at special rates are unavailable. As there is limited space available at each hotel, it is important that you book early. Accommodation will be allocated strictly in order of receipt of registration and payment.
Hotels will also be enforcing strict cancellations policies for any rooms booked over this period. WALDRONSMITH Management and the Conference take no responsibility for cancellation fees incurred. Please refer to the individual hotel information listed below for their cancellation policies. Please note cancelled bookings or failure to arrive at the hotel on the designated date of arrival (no-show) will incur penalties. See details below before making your selection.
Hotel and Apartment Details
Pan Pacific Melbourne (formally known as Hilton Melbourne South Wharf)
2 Convention Centre Place
South Wharf VIC 3006
(Adjacent to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre – there is a direct walkway from the hotel to Convention Centre)
King Bed Guest Room:
– $299 per night room only
Pan Pacific Melbourne is located directly bedside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in dynamic South Wharf Promenade and only a short stroll to the CBD, Docklands and Southbank dining precinct. Guest rooms at the hotel feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows with views of the city and the Yarra River. Room facilities include iPod connectivity and wifi.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within 30 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night’s accommodation rate. Cancellations within 14 days of arrival will be charged a maximum of two night’s cancellation. Non arrival at the hotel (no-shows) will be charged a cancellation fee equal to two nights.
Crown Metropol Melbourne
8 Whiteman Street
Southbank VIC 3006
(Walking distance to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is 200m – approximately a 3 minute walk)
Luxe Room:
– $280 per night room only
– $313 per night including 1 breakfast
– $346 per night including 2 breakfasts
Crown Metropol is conveniently located adjacent to the Crown Entertainment Complex, Crown Towers Hotel and Crown Promenade Hotel. Melbourne’s vibrant Southbank precinct, Docklands, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Docklands are just a short walk away. Wifi access is included.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within 30 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night’s accommodation rate. Non arrival at the hotel (no-shows) will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night.
Crowne Plaza Melbourne
1-5 Spencer Street
Melbourne VIC 3005
(Walking distance to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is 210m – approximately a 4 minute walk)
Standard Room:
– $285 per night including 1 breakfast (10-15 February)
– $315 per night including 1 breakfast (16-17 February)
Crowne Plaza Melbourne is in the heart of the city’s vibrant docklands. The property is surrounded by restaurants on the Yarra’s north bank and the Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre are just over the bridge. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Southern Cross rail station.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within 30 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night’s accommodation rate. Non arrival at the hotel (no-shows) will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night.
Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders
575 Flinders Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000
(Walking distance to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is 500m – approximately a 6 minute walk)
King Superior Room:
– $300 per night room only
Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders is located in the financial hub of Melbourne and is close to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Docklands and Southbank precinct. Southern Cross Railway Station is just a 2 minute walk away.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within 30 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay. Non arrival at the hotel (no-shows) will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay.
Travelodge Southbank
9 Riverside Quay
Southbank VIC 3006
(Walking distance to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is 1 km – approximately a 17 minute walk)
Guest Room:
– $159 per night room only
Travelodge Southbank Melbourne is ideally positioned within easy walking distance to great restaurants, cafes and bars as well as Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The property contains 275 guest rooms all with individually controlled air conditioning. Wifi access is included.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within 30 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night’s accommodation rate. Non arrival at the hotel (no-shows) will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night.
Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne
630 Little Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Walking distance to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre is 1.3 km (approximately a 17 minute walk).
Double/Twin Room:
– $229 per night room only
Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne is located only a couple of blocks from the hub of Melbourne’s Collins Street and ideally located to take advantage of exciting Southbank precinct as well as the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Wifi access is included.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within 30 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night’s accommodation rate. Cancellations received within 14 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay. Non arrival at the hotel (no-shows) will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay.
Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Northbank
550 Flinders Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
(Walking distance to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is 500m – approximately a 7 minute walk)
Studio Queen Room – $155 per night per room only
One Bedroom Apartment – $185 per night
Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Northbank is situated a block from Federation Square. The hotel offers handy access to Melbourne CBD and Southbank precinct including Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The hotel contains 63 one, two and three bedroom apartments, many with stunning balcony views of the city. Wifi access is included.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within 30 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night’s accommodation rate. Cancellations received within 14 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay. Non arrival at the hotel (no-shows) will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay.
Melbourne Short Stay Apartments Southbank Collection
187 City Road
Southbank VIC 3006
(Walking distance to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is 300m – approximately a 5 minute walk)
One Bedroom – $197 per night
Two Bedrooms, One Bathroom – $277 per night
Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms – $298 per night
Melbourne Short Stay Apartments offers a range of one, two and three bedroom quality executive style apartments. Features include a fully equipped kitchen, separate living/dining area, comfortable bedrooms, laundry and private balcony. Guests have complimentary use of recreational facilities including heated indoor pool, BBQ facilities and gymnasium. Wifi access is included.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within 30 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night’s accommodation rate. Cancellations received within 14 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay. Non arrival at the hotel (no-shows) will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay.
Melbourne Short Stay Apartments MP Deluxe
241 City Road
Southbank VIC 3006
(Walking distance to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is 800m – approximately a 11 minute walk)
One Bedroom – $222 per night
Two Bedrooms, One Bathroom – $292 per night
Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms – $341 per night
Three Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms – $485 per night
Melbourne Short Stay Apartments offers a range of one, two and three bedroom quality executive style apartments. Features include a fully equipped kitchen, separate living/dining area, comfortable bedrooms, laundry and private balcony. Guests have complimentary use of recreational facilities including heated indoor pool, BBQ facilities and gymnasium. Wifi access is included.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within 30 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night’s accommodation rate. Cancellations received within 14 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay. Non arrival at the hotel (no-shows) will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay.
Melbourne Short Stay Apartments on Whiteman
63 Whiteman Street
Southbank VIC 3006
(Walking distance to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is 800m – approximately a 11 minute walk)
One Bedroom – $222 per night
Two Bedrooms, One Bathroom – $332 per night
Melbourne Short Stay Apartments offers a range of one, two and three bedroom quality executive style apartments. Features include a fully equipped kitchen, separate living/dining area, comfortable bedrooms, laundry and private balcony. Guests have complimentary use of recreational facilities including heated indoor pool, BBQ facilities and gymnasium. Wifi access is included.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received within 30 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night’s accommodation rate. Cancellations received within 14 days of arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay. Non arrival at the hotel (no-shows) will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the value of the entire length of stay.
Credit card guarantee
A valid credit card is required to guarantee your accommodation booking. Card details will be passed onto the accommodation property to guarantee your booking but WILL NOT be charged. FULL payment will then be required by the property on check out.
Payment of accommodation
The accommodation account and any incidental charges must be paid in full, directly to the hotel, on departure.
Early arrival or late departure
Please note that the check-in time for the Conference hotels is from 1400 hours except for the Pan Pacific which is from 1500 hours. Please indicate or notify the VALA2018 Conference Office in writing if you will be arriving early, as you may be required to pre-register the night before to guarantee immediate access to your hotel room. Please also indicate or notify the VALA2018 Conference Office in writing if you will arrive at your hotel after 1800 hours, to avoid your room being released.
Deadlines
The hotels impose strict release dates of 30 days prior to arrival, therefore any bookings made after 12 January 2018 will be subject to availability.
Change of booking
Any change to a reservation must be notified to the VALA2018 Conference Office in writing and not directly to the hotel.
Accommodation Cancellation Policy
See each Hotel for their cancellation policy.