Accommodation

Several categories of accommodation close to the meeting venue have been reserved for Meeting delegates:

Hotel
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

Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartment: Either 1 double and 2 single beds or 2 double beds

 

Star Rating	Distance to Meeting Venue	Hotel	Room Type	Room Only Rate per room per night	Room and Breakfast Rate per room per night	Reward Program
4.5	3 minutes walk	Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour	Harbour View SGL	A$299.00	A$319.00	Advantage Plus
			Harbour View DBL/TWN	A$299.00	A$319.00
			Pyrmont View SGL	A$269.00	A$289.00
			Pyrmont View DBL/TWN	A$269.00	A$289.00
3	4 minutes walk	Hotel Ibis Darling Harbour	Harbour View SGL	A$205.00	A$225.00	Advantage Plus
			Harbour View DBL/TWN	A$205.00	A$225.00
			Pyrmont View SGL	A$185.00	A$205.00
			Pyrmont View DBL/TWN	A$185.00	A$205.00
4.5	5 minutes walk	Grand Mercure Apartments One Darling Harbour	2 Bedroom Harbour View	A$439.00	N/A	Advantage Plus
			2 Bedroom Pyrmont View	A$329.00

Please Note:

• 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
• Room only rates do not include breakfast
• Room and breakfast rates include full buffet breakfast

Group Bookings / Non-listed Hotels

If your organisation would like to make a Group Booking or place accommodation at hotels not listed in this brochure, the Meeting 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.

Phone:+61 2 9265 0700

Fax:+61 2 9267 5443

E-mail: sn2008@tourhosts.com.au

Rates and Reward Programs

Accommodation held by the Meeting Managers has been secured at highly competitive rates for Meeting delegates. In addition, delegates who are members of the listed reward programs can earn points by staying at the corresponding hotel. Members should provide their membership card to Reception when checking into the hotel.

Deposit

Rooms are being held by the Meeting Managers on behalf of the delegates until 14 January 2008. All hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a minimum one night's rate in order to secure a reservation. The Meeting Managers will accept accommodation deposits up until 14 January 2008 and will settle the deposit with the hotel. Delegates must settle the balance of their account with the hotel concerned upon check out.

Late bookings can be made through the Meeting Managers after 14 January 2008 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.

Hotel Check-in Procedure

As per standard hotel check-in procedures, delegates will be required to provide a credit card or cash deposit upon check-in to cover any incidental charges and outstanding rooms nights regardless of deposit payment receieved.

How To Book Accommodation

To book complete the Online Registration Form. The Meeting 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 Meeting Managers and not directly to the hotel. Please note that any changes should be made to the Meeting Managers by 29 January 2008. Cancellations must be made in writing.

Late Arrivals

Please indicate on your registration form or notify the Meeting Managers in writing if you will arrive at your hotel after 1800 hours, failure to do so may mean that your room will be released.

Arrival Time

Many international flights arrive into Australia in the early morning. Hotel check-in time is usually 1500 hours. If you are to arrive before this time it is highly possible 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 previous night. If required please indicate on your registration form.

Accommodation Refunds

The deposit is non-refundable at 14 January 2008 and will be forfeited if you do not arrive on the date for which you have booked. Cancellations must be made in writing.