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A range of accommodation (single, twin, double and apartments) has been reserved for delegates at competitive prices. Please choose the accommodation that best suits your needs and forward to the Congress Secretariat on the Registration Form. The name, address and rate of the hotel you have booked will be acknowledged in the confirmation letter.
RATES
Accommodation held by the Congress Secretariat has been secured
at advantageous rates for Congress delegates. Only bookings made
through the Congress Secretariat will secure these rates.
TERMINOLOGY
"Double" refers to a room with one double bed. "Twin"
refers to a room with two beds. "Single" refers to a
single occupancy room. A "Junior Suite" contains 1 x
queen bed in the bedroom and 1 x sofa bed in the living room.
A "King Suite" has similar beds but the rooms are larger.
A one bedroom apartment comprises 1 x queen and 1 x sofa bed,
a two bedroom apartment is made up of 1 x queen, 1 x single bed
and 1 x sofa bed, and a three bedroom apartment is made up of
2 x queen beds, 1 x single bed and 1 x sofa bed. Accommodation
rates are room only and do not include breakfast.
PAYMENT
A minimum of one night's room rate is required in order to secure
the room. Without payment, the Congress Secretariat cannot guarantee
your room. Full payment of accommodation is recommended, particularly
as at the time of print, the Australian dollar has a very favorable
exchange rate against the US$. Your payment will be passed on
to the hotel and any outstanding monies on your account must be
settled by you on check out.
HOW TO BOOK
To book please complete Section D of your registration form indicating
the accommodation you wish to reserve.
LATE ARRIVALS
Please indicate on your registration form or notify the Secretariat
in writing if you will arrive at your hotel after 1800 hours,
failure to do so may result in your room being released by the
hotel.
ARRIVAL TIME
Many International flights arrive into Australia in the early
morning. Hotel check-in time is 1400hrs. 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 night before. If required please indicate on your registration
form.
CONGRESS ACCOMMODATION
All Hotels are within 15 km of the airport, about 20 - 30 minutes by taxi and costing approximately A$25. An airport bus to Congress hotels may be booked in advance. Please advise the Secretariat if required.
Rydges South Bank-Brisbane
**** 4 Star
Adjacent to the Congress venue
Brisbane Convention Centre
Glenelg St
South Bank. Brisbane. Qld. 4101
Situated in the heart of the new-look South Bank Parklands Precinct, Rydges offers a high quality of accommodation and facilities in a convenient location immediately adjacent to the Congress venue at the Brisbane Convention Centre. Rydges is a leisurely stroll to the city centre.
Hilton Brisbane *****
5 Star
190 Elizabeth St
Brisbane. Qld. 4000
Situated on the Queen Street Mall, in the heart of Brisbane's central shopping, entertainment and business district. The Hilton Brisbane offers luxury accommodation, first class business and meeting facilities and a host of quality dining and entertainment opportunities with three floors of international shopping in the adjoining Wintergarden Centre. The Hilton is just a short walk to South Bank Parklands, the Treasury Casino, City Botanical Gardens and a 10 minute walk from Brisbane Convention Centre, the Congress venue.
Hotel IBIS Brisbane *** 3 Star
27-35 Turbot St
Brisbane Qld. 4003
Located in the heart of Brisbane, Hotel Ibis is located just a short 10 minute stroll from the Brisbane Convention Centre, Queen Street Mall, shopping district, local restaurants and cafes, Hotel Ibis Brisbane offers quality accommodation at a budget price.
Westend Central Apartments
220 Melbourne St
West End. Qld. 4101
Opening February 2000. Within five minutes walking distance from the Congress Venue, Westend Central is right in the hub of West End with its colourful and lively mix of shopping, restaurants, bars and European-style street cafes.