16th Annual
V.M. Goldschmidt Conference 2006

27 August - 1 September 2006
Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Melbourne , Australia

Accommodation

Accommodation has been reserved for Conference delegates at the following hotels.

Hotel
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

1 Bedroom Apartment: Either 1 double bed or 2 single beds. Separate living area.
2 Bedroom Apartment: Either 2 double beds or 1 double bed and 2 single beds. Separate living area.

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

 

AU$

US$ *

EURO *

Star Rating

Distance to Conference Venue

Hotel

Room Type

Room Only Rate per night

 

Room Only Rate per night

Room Only Rate per night

4 to 4.5 Star Hotels and Apartments

Adjacent to Convention Centre

Crowne Plaza Melbourne

Bay View Room TWN

A$215.00

161.42

134.54

Standard Queen Room SGL/DBL

A$205.00

153.91

128.28

6 minute walk

Crown Promenade Hotel

Standard Room SGL/DBL/TWN

A$195.00

146.40

122.02

15 minutes walk or Tram ride from Bourke St

Grand Mercure on Swanston

Standard Room SGL/DBL/TWN

A$166.00

124.63

103.87

15 minute walk or Tram ride from Flinders St

Pacific International Apartments Southbank

2 Bedroom Executive Apartment

A$265.00

198.96

165.83

1 Bedroom Standard Apartment

A$190.00

142.65

118.90

Budget to 3.5 Star Hotels

6 minute walk

Travelodge Hotel Southbank Melbourne

Standard Room SGL/DBL/TWN

A$139.00

104.36

86.98

10 minute walk

Hotel Ibis Little Burke Street

Fully booked

Standard Room SGL/DBL/TWN

A$119.00

89.34

74.46

15 minute walk or Tram ride from Bourke St

Mercure Hotel Welcome

Limited availability

Standard Room SGL/DBL/TWN

A$116.00

87.10

72.58

5 minute walk

Hotel Enterprize Melbourne

Limited availability

Superior Room SGL/DBL/TWN

$140.00

105.11

87.60

Budget Room SGL/DBL/TWN

A$90.00

67.57

56.31

5 minute walk

Explorers Inn

Standard Room SGL/DBL/TWN

A$112.00

84.10

70.08

* All fees are to be paid in Australian Dollars. The EURO and US Dollar rates are estimates only, based on the exchange rate at the time of print.

Please Note:

Group Bookings
If your organisation would like to make a Group Bookings or place accommodation at a hotel not listed in this brochure, the Conference Managers can secure rooms and negotiate group rates on your behalf with the hotel of your choice.  With a large network of hotel contacts our experienced staff are able to ensure all your needs are met and your booking is managed efficiently.

Ph: +61 2 9265 0700    Fax: +61 2 9267 5443    E-mail: goldschmidt2006@tourhosts.com.au

Deposit
Rooms are being held by the Conference Managers on behalf of the delegates until 25 July 2006. 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 25 July 2006 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 25 July 2006 but are subject to availability and credit card details are required to secure the reservation. One nights 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 Form or the Registration Form attached to this brochure. The Conference Managers will forward your 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 to the Conference Managers by 7 August 2006. Cancellations must be made in writing.

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
Check-in time for most hotels is usually 1400 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.

Accommodation Refunds
The deposit is non-refundable after 25 July 2006 and will be forfeited if you do not arrive on the date for which you have booked.