DSU09

5th International Workshop on

the Dark Side of the Universe

1-5 June 2009, Melbourne

Blocks of hotel rooms have been reserved at special rates at the Rydges and Ibis hotels. In addition, special rates have been arranged with the Quest on Finlay and The Clocktower serviced apartments, subject to availability. All four hotels are within walking distance or a short tram ride to the Conference Venue. (See map below for locations. Trams along Swanston Street run every 2-5 minutes.)

Rates are in Australian dollars (AUD) and include tax, but do not include breakfast. Bookings must be secured with a valid credit card. Hotel-specific booking instructions and deadlines are listed below.

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Hotel Rydges on Swanston

701 Swanston Street, Carlton (5-8 min walk or 2 min by tram)

$179 Executive Queen Room or Executive Queen Twin Room

$199 Parkview King Room

$ 22 Optional full buffet breakfast (per person per day)

 

Book online directly at www.rydges.com/cwp/dsu09 to get these special rates.

If booking by e-mail or phone, please mention that you are attending the DSU09 conference to get the special rates:

Email: chris_mcallister@rydges.com

Phone: (61) 3 9347 7811

All bookings must be secured with a valid credit card number and expiry date.

 

Reservation deadline: 29 April, 2009. After this date all bokings are subject to availability and current rates.

Hotel Ibis Melbourne

15-21 Therry Street, Melbourne (15-20 min walk or 8 min by tram)

$135 Standard Room (1 Queen bed; or 1 double + 1 single bed on request)

 

Please book by e-mail, fax, or phone and quote “UNI310509”, and mention that you are attending the DSU09 conference to get this special University rate (the special rate cannot be booked online):

Email: H1564-RE03@accor.com

Phone: (61) 3 9666 0000

Fax: (61) 3 9666 0052

Reservation deadline: 30 April, 2009. After this date all bookings are subject to availability and current rates.

Quest Carlton on Finlay serviced apartments

2-9 Finlay Place, Carlton (10-15 min walk or 5 min walk + 5 min tram)

$135 Studio apartment (1 Queen bed)

$145 One-bedroom apartment (1 Queen bed)

$195 Two-bedroom apartment (2 Queen beds or 1 Queen + 2 Singles)

 

Please book by e-mail or phone and quote "DSU2009 Conference" to get these special Government rates:

Email: questcarltononfinlay@questapartments.com.au

Phone: (61) 3 8341 4777 (Reception hours: 7am – 11pm)

 

Booking must be secured with a valid credit card.

There is no reservation deadline, but all bookings are subject to availability, so book early. Rates include daily housekeeping service.

Carlton Clocktower Apartments

255 Drummond Street, Carlton (5-8 min walk)

$160 One-bedroom apartment (1 Queen bed)

 

Important NOTE:

To be eligible for the $160 Government/University rate, you must either pay by a university/government credit card, or provide the hotel with a letter on university/departmental letterhead signed by a Departmental Head that the visit is for work related business and NOT FOR LEISURE. Otherwise, you will be charged regular rates.

 

Please book by e-mail or phone and mention that you are attending DSU09 and request the special Government/University rate:

Email: questclocktower@questapartments.com.au

Phone: (+61 3) 9349 9700

 

There is no reservation deadline, but all bookings are subject to availability, so book early.

Other accommodation possibilities:

Travelmall Hotels

Budget hostels near the University of Melbourne and the Central Business District (rates quoted were correct at the time of publishing):

Melbourne Metro YHA (78 Howard Street, North Melbourne; 15-20 min walk)

Email: melbmetro@yhavic.org.au

Phone: (61) 3 9329 8599

$89 double or twin room

$100 double or twin room with private bathroom

$29-34/person shared rooms

 

Melbourne Oasis YHA (76 Chapman Street, North Melbourne; 15-20 min walk)

Email: oasis@yhavic.org.au

Phone: (61) 3 9328 3595

$65 single room

$70-76 twin/double room

$35/person shared room

 

Melbourne Central YHA (562 Flinders Street, Melbourne; 15 min by tram)

Email: melbcentral@yhavic.org.au

$75-84 single room

$85-95 double or twin room

$27-39/person shared room