Our Accommodation and Housing specialists have secured rooms at a selection of hotels with flexible terms and conditions exclusively for attendees of the Symposium. Book early to secure your room and let our dedicated accommodation team look after you whilst taking advantage of the following:
- Specially negotiated rates at preferred hotels for delegates
- Flexibility to change or cancel your booking at any time up to 30 working days prior to Symposium start date
- One night’s room rate deposit is all you pay to secure your booking – no full pre-payment needed. Full pre-payment may be made if you prefer.
- Your deposit is fully refundable up to 30 working days prior to the Symposium start date.
Reap the benefits of booking with the Symposium Managers and staying in one of the officially contracted hotels below.
To book one of the below hotels please click here.
Accommodation Map
Please click here to view our interactive map which includes both the venue and the accommodation options.
Accommodation Options
Hilton Melbourne South Wharf
5 Star
Walking time to venue: Connection via walkway
*Room rates include Complimentary Unlimited Wi-Fi Access*
| Room Type: | Room Only | Bed and Breakfast for 1 | Bed and Breakfast for 2 |
| King Hilton Guest Room SGL/DBL/TWN |
A$270.00 | A$290.00 | A$310.00 |
| Queen Hilton Family Room SOLD OUT |
A$270.00 | A$290.00 | A$310.00 |
| King City View Room SGL/DBL/TWN |
A$319.00 | A$339.00 | A$359.00 |
Crowne Plaza Melbourne
4.5 Star
Walking time to venue: 3 minutes
*Room rates include Breakfast for One and Complimentary Unlimited Wi-Fi Access*
| Room Type: | Room Only | Bed and Breakfast for 1 | Bed and Breakfast for 2 |
| Standard King Room SGL/DBL | N/A | A$250.00 | A$270.00 |
| Standard Twin Room SOLD OUT | N/A | N/A | A$270.00 |
| Deluxe Room SOLD OUT |
N/A | A$270.00 | A$290.00 |
Vibe Savoy Melbourne
4 Star
Walking time to venue: 7 minutes
*Room rates include complimentary Wi-Fi at 512Kbps for up to two devices per room*
| Room Type: | Room Only | Bed and Breakfast for 1 | Bed and Breakfast for 2 |
| Guest Room SGL/DBL |
A$190.00 | A$212.00 | A$234.00 |
| Guest Room TWN |
A$190.00 | N/A | A$234.00 |
Travelodge Southbank
4 Star
Walking time to venue: 9 minutes
*Room rates include complimentary Wi-Fi at 512Kbps for up to two devices per room*
| Room Type: | Room Only | Bed and Breakfast for 1 | Bed and Breakfast for 2 |
| Guest room SGL/DBL |
A$149.00 | A$165.00 | A$181.00 |
| Guest room TWN |
A$149.00 | A$165.00 | A$181.00 |
Batman’s Hill on Collins
3 Star
Walking time to venue: 7 minutes
*Room rates include Complimentary Unlimited Wi-Fi Access*
| Room Type: | Room Only | Bed and Breakfast for 1 | Bed and Breakfast for 2 |
| Economy Double SGL/DBL |
A$129.00 | A$149.00 | A$169.00 |
| Premium Queen SGL/DBL |
A$154.00 | A$174.00 | A$194.00 |
| Premium Twin SOLD OUT |
A$154.00 | N/A | A$194.00 |
Great Southern Hotel
3 Star
Walking time to venue: 6 minutes
*Room rates include Complimentary 1GB Wi-Fi Access per day*
| Room Type: | Room Only | Bed and Breakfast for 1 | Bed and Breakfast for 2 |
| Standard Room SGL/DBL |
A$95.00 | A$118.00 | A$141.00 |
| Superior Courtyard Room SGL/DBL | A$105.00 | A$128.00 | A$151.00 |
| Family Room SOLD OUT | A$122.00 | N/A | A$171.00 |
BOOKING DETAILS
Accommodation prices are listed per room per night and are quoted in Australian Dollars, including the 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
^ Room only rates do not include breakfast
^^ Bed and breakfast rates include full buffet breakfast
Rates may increase without notice due to changes in government charges, taxes or levies.
A minimum one night’s deposit must be paid at time of booking to guarantee reservation.
Bedding Configurations
Hotel rooms
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
Additional dates may be available on request, please note any desired dates as a request only our booking or contact the Symposium Managers directly.
BOOKING PROCEDURES
How to Book
The Symposium Managers will forward your contact details, reservation and deposit to the hotel of your choice.
Accommodation may be booked when you complete the online registration form on the registration page of this website. Alternatively, email your requirements to the Symposium Managers who will be more than happy to assist.
Deposit
A minimum of one night deposit of the room rate is to be paid at time of booking to guarantee your reservation. Your hotel booking is unable to be confirmed until the deposit payment is received.
The balance of your hotel account for all nights booked and any incidental charges (less the deposit paid to the Symposium Managers will be payable to the hotel at the time of check-out.
NB: Please contact the Symposium Manager if you wish to pay in full prior to arrival.
Changes to bookings
Any required changes to your booking must be requested in writing to the Symposium Managers by 30 working days prior to the Symposium start date.
Late bookings
New bookings and changes to existing bookings requested within 30 working days prior to the Symposium start date will be subject to hotel availability and rate increase. It is recommended you book early to avoid disappointment.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Flexible terms and conditions apply to amendments or cancellations made up to 30 working days prior to the Symposium. Cancellation charges will apply after Tuesday 14 March 2017.
Cancellation charges
A cancellation charge of one night’s accommodation rate will apply for cancelled bookings from 30 working days prior to the Symposium date.
A cancellation charge of one night’s accommodation rate will also apply if you do not arrive on the date you are booked to check in.
All cancellations and changes to your reservation must be made in writing to the Symposium Managers.
Reduction of stay
Should you need to reduce your stay within 30 working days of the start of the Symposium; cancellation charges may be incurred at the hotel’s discretion.
Non-arrival / no show
In the event of a non-arrival when one night deposit has been paid, your room will be held until the following morning (10:00 hours) and your one night’s deposit will be retained by the hotel as a cancellation charge. In the event of a non-arrival when full pre-payment is made for the entire stay, your room will be held for each night booked and you will not be entitled to any refund.
Rates
The negotiated rates are valid up to 30 working days prior to the Symposium start date. After this, accommodation is subject to availability and rates are subject to an increase.
Rates may increase at any time without notice due to changes in government charges, taxes or levies.
CHECK-IN PROCEDURE
As per standard hotel policies and procedures delegates will be required to provide credit card details upon check-in. This is to cover any incidental charges incurred during your stay and all remaining unpaid room nights.
The hotel will place a hold on your credit card for an amount which covers all unpaid accommodation nights reserved plus a daily amount for incidental charges. Any money still held on your credit card by the hotel once you have settled your account and checked out will be released.
If you will be settling your accommodation account by cash you will be asked to pre pay for your accommodation in full when you check-in plus a cash deposit to cover incidentals that may be incurred during your stay. Should you not utilise 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.
Daily Incidental Charges
Please note the daily incidental charges the hotel will hold on your credit card may vary across the listed hotels. Should you wish to confirm the amount that will be held against your card, please enquire with your hotel during check-in.
Late Arrivals / No Shows
Please indicate when you register, or notify the Symposium Managers in writing, if you will arrive at your hotel after 18:00 hours. Failure to do so may result in your room being treated as a no-show and being released.
Check in / check out times
Check-in time for most hotels is between 15:00 hours and check-out time is between 10:00 hours. Should you wish to guarantee your check-in before 15:00 hours, you will need to pre-book and pay for the previous night. If you wish to guarantee a late check-out you will need to book for the next night.
These additional nights can be booked at the time of making your reservation. Alternatively, if you have already made your accommodation booking, you can request the additional nights by advising the Symposium Managers in writing at isbi2017@arinex.com.au
GROUP BOOKINGS
If your organisation would like to make a group booking of 15 rooms or more at one of the listed hotels, please contact the Symposium Managers with your group booking requirements at isbi2017@arinex.com.au
If you would like to make a group booking of 15 rooms or more at a hotel not listed above, the Symposium Managers will endeavour to secure rooms and negotiate group rates on your behalf with the hotel of your choice. With a large network of hotel contacts our accommodation specialists have the buying power to ensure all your needs are met and your booking is managed efficiently.
Contact the Symposium Managers today to secure your group booking.
