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Accommodation

The Congress Managers have negotiated competitive room rates with the below hotels for delegates.

Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour - Official Congress Hotel

Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour is perfectly located on the city side of Darling Harbour. Not only are we on the fringe of the CBD, we are within walking distance to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and many of Sydney's best tourist attractions.

The Hotel boasts spacious rooms all with 24-hour room service, STD/ISD telephone with voicemail, radio/remote control plasma TV, in-house movies, cable channels available, coffee/tea making facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, bath and shower and individually controlled air-conditioning.  This Hotel is a smoke free property.

Delegates and Exhibitors who stay at the Hotel will also receive one complimentary $10.00 telephone card per person per stay.  This will include any local, STD and ISD telephone calls.This telephone card is non transferable and non refundable.

Hotel Configuration

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

Crowne Plaza Executive Club: Guests staying in the Executive Club Rooms enjoy the exclusive use of the Club Lounge that offers daily club breakfast, evening drinks and canapés, extra bedroom amenities and a place to relax, meet and work.

Hilton Executive Floor: Guests staying in Hilton Executive floor rooms enjoy the use of the hotel’s exclusive Executive Lounge, which offers you a place to relax, meet or find business support, express check-in and check-out, complimentary afternoon tea, evening drinks and canapés and breakfast the following morning.

Apartment Configuration

Studio Room: A studio with 1 double bed OR 2 single beds.  Combined bedroom and living area.
1 Bedroom Apartment: An apartment with 1 double bed.
2 Bedroom Apartment: An Apartment with 1 double and 2 single beds

Please note bedding configurations are subject to hotel availability

Star Rating	Walking time to Congress Venue	Hotel	Room Type	Room Only Rate per room per night	Bed & Breakfast Rate per room per night
Official Hotel
4.5	6 minutes	Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour Rates include 24 hour in-room internet on a daily basis	Executive Club Premium View Room SGL	NA	$410.00
			Executive Club Premium View Room DBL/TWN	NA	$445.00
			Executive Club City Room SGL	NA	$375.00
			Executive Club City View Room DBL/TWN	NA	$410.00
			Premium View Room SGL	$305.00	$325.00
			Premium View Room DBL/TWN	$305.00	$345.00
			Standard View Room SGL	$270.00	$290.00
			Standard View Room DBL/TWN	$270.00	$310.00
Other listed hotels
5	10-15 minutes	Hilton Sydney	Executive Floor SGL/DBL/TWN	NA	$419.00
			Deluxe Room SGL	$319.00	$339.00
			Deluxe Room DBL/TWN	$319.00	$359.00
4.5	3 minutes	Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour	Harbour View Room SGL	$289.00	$309.00
			Harbour View Room DBL/TWN	$289.00	$329.00
			Pyrmont View Room SGL	$269.00	$289.00
			Pyrmont View Room DBL/TWN	$269.00	$309.00
4.5	10 minutes	Citigate Central Sydney	Citigate Room SGL	$210.00	$230.00
			Citigate Room DBL/TWN	$210.00	$250.00
4	8-10 minutes	Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour	Harbour View SGL/DBL/TWN	$330.00	NA
			Cityside SGL/DBL/TWN	$290.00	NA
3.5	5 minutes	Hotel Ibis Darling Harbour	Harbour View Room SGL	$179.00	$194.00
			Harbour View Room DBL/TWN	$179.00	$209.00
			Pyrmont View Room SGL	$159.00	$174.00
			Pyrmont View Room DBL/TWN	$159.00	$189.00
3.5	20-25 minutes	Travelodge Hotel Sydney	Standard View Room SGL	$150.00	$170.00
			Standard View Room DBL/TWN	$150.00	$190.00
3	10-15 minutes walk OR 10 minutes by Light Rail	Metro Hotel Sydney Central Rates include a Daily Light Rail Pass	Superior Room SGL	$155.00	$175.00
			Superior Room DBL/TWN	$160.00	$180.00
4	2 minutes	Oaks Goldsbrough Apartments Darling Harbour	Two Bedroom Apartment	$307.00	NA
			One Bedroom Apartment	$195.00	NA
			Studio Room	$173.00	NA

Please Note:

• Click on the hotel name to view hotel photos and fact sheets.
• The above rates include the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• Rates may increase without notice due to changes in government charges, taxes or levies.
• Accommodation provided at Oaks Apartments is not subject to application of the GST. A tax invoice will therefore not be issued by Oaks; however, a non tax invoice/receipt will be issued.
• Room only rates do not include breakfast.
• Bed and breakfast rates include full buffet breakfast
• Metro Hotel Sydney Central nightly rates include one daily Light Rail pass for a single occupancy, two daily Light Rail passes for a double or twin occupancy
• A minimum one night’s deposit must be paid or credit card details given at time of booking to guarantee reservation

Accommodation Map

Please click here for the accommodation map.

Group Bookings

If your organisation would like to make a Group Booking or place group accommodation at hotels not listed on this website The Congress 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.

Telephone: +61 2 9265 0700 Fax: +61 2 9267 5443 E-mail: pcc2011@arinex.com.au

Deposit

Rooms are being held by The Congress Managers on behalf of the attendees until 07 February 2011.  All hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a minimum one night’s room rate or credit card details in order to secure a reservation.  The Congress Managers will accept accommodation deposits up until 07 February 2011 and will settle the deposit with the hotel.  Attendees must settle the balance of their account with the hotel concerned upon check out.

Late bookings can be made through the Congress Managers after until 07 February 2011 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 the Online Booking Form. The Congress Managers will forward your contact details, 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 Congress Managers and not directly to the hotel.  Please note that any changes should be made to the Accommodation Managers by 22 February 2011.

Late Arrivals

Please indicate on your registration form or notify The Congress Managers in writing if you will arrive at your hotel after 18.00 hours, failure to do so may mean that your room will be released.

Check-in and Check-out times

Check-in time is generally 1500 hours and Check-out time is 1000 hours. Should you wish to guarantee check-in before 1500 hours you will need to pre-book, and pay for the previous night. If you wish to guarantee a late checkout you will need to book for the next night. These additional nights can be booked at the time of making your reservation. If required please indicate on your registration form.

Hotel Check in Procedures

As per standard hotel policies and procedures attendees will be required to provide a credit card or full cash payment upon check in.  This is to cover any incidental charges incurred during your stay and all remaining unpaid room nights, regardless if your booking was guaranteed by a deposit to secure your booking.

The hotel will hold on your credit card, until point of check out, all unpaid accommodation nights reserved plus a daily amount for incidental charges.  If you will be settling your accommodation account by cash you will be asked to pre pay for your accommodation in full plus a cash deposit for incidentals.  Should you not utilize any incidentals during your stay the cash deposit, for incidentals only, will be refunded to you by the hotel upon check out.  Please note the daily incidental charge may vary across the listed hotels. 

Accommodation Cancellation Policy

The deposit is non-refundable at 07 February 2011 and will be forfeited if you do not arrive on the date for which you have booked or you cancel your accommodation. Cancellations must be made in writing to the Accommodation Managers.

For all bookings that have been paid in full.  Please note if you do not arrive at the hotel on the specified date the hotel will hold the room for each paid night and all monies will be retained by the hotel.