Venue
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Venue information
Parallax will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC).
The conference will be co-located with the Form & Function and designEX tradeshows at the MCEC.
Accommodation
All of the rates listed below are valid for the nights inclusive of Thursday 30 April to Saturday 2 May 2009, unless outlined otherwise. Please contact the hotels directly to make bookings. Rates are subject to availability and you may be required to provide your credit card details at time of booking.
Quality Hotel Batman’s Hill on Collins ****
623 Collins Street, Melbourne
P 03 9614 6344
W www.batmanshill.com.au
Club room, $176 per night
Studio apartments, $196 per night
One bedroom apartments, $228 per night
Two bedroom apartments, $256 per night
Quality Hotel Batman’s Hill on Collins is located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, opposite Southern Cross Station, and within a short walk to the Crown Casino & Entertainment Complex, Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre; and Docklands precincts. The hotel is newly extended and renovated hotel, boosting 190 rooms to choose from.
To book: Must quote reference number 10106803 to obtain rates. Phone 03 9614 6344 or email res@batmanshill.com.au. Rates based on availability and are valid until 30 March 2008.
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne ****1/2
328 Flinders Street, Melbourne
P 03 9250 1880
W www.rendezvoushotels.com/melbourne_city/
Deluxe room $199 per night
Deluxe room, inclusive of breakfast for one $219 per night
Commerce room $227 per night
Commerce room, inclusive of breakfast for one $247 per night
Built in 1913 this heritage-listed building has been meticulously restored to its original splendour. Hotel features include The Grill Restaurant, The Bar, 24 hour Room Service/Reception and Concierge, Business Centre, Broadband facilities available in one hundred accommodation rooms, WIFI facilities in all function and public areas as well as a fully equipped gymnasium.
To book: Must quote National Architecture Conference to obtain discounted rates. Phone 03 9250 1880 or email revmgr@melbourne.rendezvous.com.au.
Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne ****1/2
630 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
P 03 9622 8888
W www.vibehotels.com.au
Standard room $205.00 per night (Twin/Double)
Executive room $228.00 per night (King Room)
Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne is opposite Southern Cross Station and a couple of blocks from the hub of Collins Street. Hotel features include Curve Restaurant, The Alexander Bar, Foxtel and in-room movies, broadband internet, gymnasium, car parking and 24 hour reception assistance.
To book: Must quote National Architecture Conference to obtain discounted rates. Phone 03 9622 8888 or email vhsm@vibehotels.com.au.
Hilton Melbourne South Wharf *****
21-37 Lorimer Street, South Wharf
P 03 8888 7769
W www.hilton.com
Hilton Guest Room $295.00 per night
Hilton Deluxe Room $340.00 per night
Hilton Executive Room $390.00 per night
Breakfast available for $25.00 for continental and $30.00 for full buffet, per person.
The Hilton is located in South Wharf, above the new Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, in an area set to become Melbourne's newest business and dining precinct, with hassle free access from the airport and the shortest of strolls across the many bridges that connect South Bank and South Wharf to Docklands and the city centre. Each of the 396 hotel rooms and 26 suites have been designed to celebrate the Yarra in a way that is new to Melbourne.
To book: Online booking system coming soon. Minimum of first night accommodation deposit will be required at time of booking.
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