B for BAD Cinema - Accommodation
Monash University’s Clayton campus is located on the corner of Wellington Road and Princes Highway, 20 km from Melbourne’s city centre. Although accommodation is available in the area, it is expected that conference delegates will prefer to stay in the city centre. Some options for both city and Clayton are included below, or please visit the Maps and Location Information page for links to other sites where accommodation can be found.
Rydges on Swanston
Rydges on Swanston is offering B for Bad Cinema conference delegates a special rate for the duration of the conference. Rydges on Swanston is located in Carlton, a short distance from Melbourne’s CBD. Delegates are offered a boutique-style Executive Queen suite (including one queen bed and one single bed) plus full buffet breakfast daily at the rate of $189 for one or $208 for two. To receive these special rates, please mention that you are attending the B for Bad Cinema conference when booking. These rates are available from April 12 - April 19, 2009. http://www.rydges.com/hotel/0/RVCARL/Rydges-On-Swanston-Melbourne.htm
CBD Accommodation
Hotel Unilodge on Flinders
238 Flinders Street, Melbourne, 3000
Ph: + 61 3 9224 1500
Well equipped studio, one and two bedroom apartments located across the road from Federation Square and Flinders Street Station. Double Bed Studio from $104 per night. http://www.unilodgehotel.com.au/flinders/
Hotel Sophia
277-287 King Street, Melbourne, 3000
Ph: 1300 724 811
Boutique hotel a short walk from Southern Cross Station, Victoria Markets and Docklands. Three room categories to choose from and the option of interconnecting rooms that can be made into a private suite. Economy Double from $105 per night. http://www.hotelsophia.com.au/Home
City Limits Hotel Melbourne
20-22 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, 3000
Ph: + 61 3 9662 2544
Boutique serviced apartments located close to Parliament Station, Chinatown and Melbourne theatres. Studio Queen Apartment from $128 per night. http://www.citylimits.com.au/
The Hotel Windsor
111 Spring Street, Melbourne, 3000
Ph: + 61 3 9633 6000
Built in 1883 and beautifully restored, this National Trust listed property is the last of Australia’s grand hotels. Contact The Hotel Windsor for details about accommodation packages. http://www.thehotelwindsor.com.au/
Hotel Y
489 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, 3000
Phone: + 61 3 9329 5188
Bright, spacious and informal, The Hotel Y offers travellers a range of accommodation fit with all modern facilities. http://www.hotel.com.au/Melbourne/Hotel-Y-Melbourne-1-hotel.asp
Hostels
The Nunnery
116 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, 3056
Phone: + 61 3 9419 8637
Budget dorms and private rooms available from $30 / $75. http://www.nunnery.com.au/
Nomad’s Industry
196-198 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne, 3000
Budget dorms and private rooms available from $27 / $85. http://www.nomadsworld.com/productdetail.asp?backpack=Nomads+Industry
Hotel Discovery
167 Franklin Street, Melbourne, 3000 Phone: + 61 3 9329 7525
Budget dorms and private rooms available from $28 / $42.50. http://www.hoteldiscovery.com.au/
A further range of hostel accommodation can be searched and booked at the following link: http://www.australianexplorer.com/hostels/melbourne.htm
Clayton Accommodation
Clayton Monash Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
1790 Dandenong Road, Clayton, 3168
Tel: + 61 3 9544 0911
Comfortable motel rooms and apartments located approximately 500m from Monash University. Motel rooms from $123 per night. One bedroom apartments from $175 per night. http://www.claytonmonashmotorinn.com.au/1.html
Gateway on Monash
630 Blackburn Road, Notting Hill, 3168
Tel: + 61 3 9561 4455
Boutique-style serviced apartments, executive and studio suites located approximately 1km from Monash University. Mention you are attending a Monash University conference to receive discounted rates: Standard Room including buffet breakfast for $187 / Executive Suite including buffet breakfast for $209. http://www.gatewayonmonash.com.au/gatewayonmonash/index.html