Accommodation Information
A range of accommodation options are available in Melbourne. A few options are listed below for reference. Some of these places have offered special rates and deals for delegates of the Born Digital and Cultural Heritage Conference as noted.
Mantra on Russell
222 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: +61 3 9915 2500
Fax: +61 3 9915 2599
Reservations: 1300 987 604
Email: russell.res@mantra.com.au
Executive motel. Easy walking distance to ACMI and central in Melbourne.
Priced from $195 per room per night.
Mantra on Southbank
31 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006
Telephone: +61 3 8696 7222
Facsimile: +61 3 9696 6747
Email: southbankmel.res@mantra.com.au
Executive self catering apartment. Very nice apartments handy to ACMI and the Southbank precinct.
CONFERENCE NOTES: Booking code (subject line) “Play it Again”. $159 one bedroom, $259 two bedroom. Book prior to May 31 for these rates. Cancellation policy 24 hours notice. Credit card needed.
Rydges On Swanston
http://www.rydges.com/accommodation/melbourne-vic/swanston-melbourne/welcome/
701 Swanston Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Telephone: +61 3 9347 7811
Email: Via online system http://www.rydges.com/accommodation/melbourne-vic/swanston-melbourne/
Upper – mid range motel. Located in Carlton but on the main tram line so relatively simple to get to ACMI.
Priced from $129 to $299 per room per night.
Victoria Hotel
http://www.victoriahotel.com.au/
215 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Telephone: +61 3 9669 0000
Facsimile: +61 3 9669 0001
Reservations: 1800 331 147
Email: Online enquiry at http://www.victoriahotel.com.au/contact/
Upper-Mid range motel. Easy walking distance to ACMI and central to Melbourne.
CONFERENCE NOTES: Special conference rate of $125 per night for Heritage Queen or Twin rooms. Breakfast special full hot or cold buffet $12 per person. Quote code “Born Digital” when booking.
Hotel Ibis Melbourne Little Bourke Street
http://www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-3030-ibis-melbourne-little-bourke-street/index.shtml
600 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Telephone: +61 3 96720000
Facsimile: +61 3 96720123
Email: H3030-RE01@accor.com
Mid range motel. Handy to markets, Melbourne University and long walk or short tram ride to ACMI.
CONFERENCE NOTES: $149 special conference rate. Other specials available at www.accorhotels.com/3030.
City Edge on Elizabeth
http://www.cityedge.com.au/page/city_edge_on_elizabeth_melbourne_cbd.html
99 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Telephone: 1300 248 933
Email: info@cityedge.com.au
Mid range self catering apartment. A longish walk or short tram ride to ACMI.
CONFERENCE NOTES: Corporate price, credit card required. Studio apartment $119, one bedroom $129, two bedroom $209. Free WIFI. $30 per night car parking. Please quote “Born Digital Conference” when booking.
Travel Lodge Southbank
http://www.travelodge.com.au/travelodge-southbank-melbourne-hotel/hotel-location
9 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006
Reservations: 1300 886 886
Telephone +61 3 8696 9600
Facsimile +61 3 9690 1160
Email: southbank@travelodge.com.au
Economy – Mid range style accommodation close to ACMI and handy to the Southbank precinct.
CONFERENCE NOTES: 10% off rate at the time using booking link: https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Chain=14687&hotel=58427&locale=en-US&arrive=6/18/2014&depart=6/19/2014&promo=TH6468082 with Login/Promo code TH6468082.
Melbourne Central YHA
http://www3.yha.com.au/Hostels/VIC/Melbourne-Hostels/Melbourne-Central-Hostel/
62 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Telephone: +61 3 9621 2523
Fax: +61 3 9614 7891
Email: melbcentral@yha.com.au
Youth hostel, budget style accommodation centrally located and easy walking distance to ACMI and central Melbourne.
Prices: $32 (shared room), $90 (double room), $112 (double with bathroom).
