Accommodation
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Block bookings have been made at select hotels close to the venue, the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Special rates (GST inclusive) have been negotiated. Room rates do not include breakfast unless otherwise specified.
MAKING A RESERVATION
Bookings should be made via the accommodation booking form by Monday 13 July 2026. After that date no guarantee can be made that rooms will be available. To secure your reservation, a credit card guarantee is taken at the time of booking. The credit card will be charged by the hotel as specified in the terms, conditions and cancellation policies.
CHANGING YOUR RESERVATION
Please advise The Conference Company of any change to a reservation rather than contacting the hotel direct. Telephone: 1800 193 405 from Australia or +64 (0) 9 360 1240 from New Zealand Email: adc@theconferencecompany.com.
EARLY ACCESS
If you have an early morning arrival and require an early check-in, you will need to reserve your room for the previous night.
Hotel Options
Best Western Melbourne City
Best Western is situated a short distance from the Southbank precinct and approximately 5 – 6 mins walk to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The hotel is a 3.5 star and offers a restaurant onsite, coffee shop, dry cleaning service, guest laundry, massage services, a 24-hour reception with safety deposit box.
Star rating: 3.5
Distance from venue: 5-6 minutes walk
Room type and rate including GST:
Shoebox: AU$150 per night
Twin room: AU$155 per night
King room: AU$180 per night
Room sizes:
Shoebox: 11sqm
Twin room: 15sqm
King room: 22sqm
Cancellation policy: View the Terms and Conditions policy
Internet Access: Complimentary WIFI
Breakfast:
Continental Breakfast is $25 incl tea and coffee per person per day
Buffet breakfast is $30.00 per person per day
Check in/out times: 3pm/11am
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders
Hotel Indigo is located a 7 minute walk to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This is a 4.5 star hotel styled on the history of it's neighbourhood. The hotel offers a 24-hour reception, onsite restaurant, a fitness centre, business services with office supplies and same day dry cleaning.
Star rating: 4.5
Distance from venue: 7 minutes walk
Room type and rate including GST:
Standard King: AU$255 per night
Standard Twin: AU$255 per night
Cancellation policy: View the Terms and Conditions policy
Internet Access: Complimentary WIFI
Breakfast: $37 per person per day for Buffet Breakfast
Check in/out times: 3pm/10am
Pan Pacific
The Pan Pacific hotel is a 5 star hotel located next to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition centre. There is a direct internal walkway located on Level 1 of the hotel which connects you directly into the MCEC without leaving the hotel. The hotel offers, Business facilities, Fitness Centre, Baggage Storage/luggage hold, Guest activity/ recreation desk, Laundry/valet service (at cost) and an on-site convenience store and Room Service.
Star rating: 5
Distance from venue: 1 minute walk
Room type and rate including GST:
Deluxe King: AU$279 per night
Family Queen: AU$279 per night
Room sizes:
Deluxe King: 38sqm
Family Queen: 38sqm
Cancellation policy: View the Terms and Conditions policy
Internet Access: Complimentary WIFI
Check in/out times: 3pm/11am
Quincy Hotel Melbourne
The Quincy hotel is a 4 star hotel located 9 mins walk from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition centre. The hotel offers 24hr reception, rooftop pool and Fitness Centre, Restaurant and Bar.
Star rating: 4
Distance from venue: 9 minutes walk
Room type and rate including GST:
Quincy Room King or Queen: AU$215 per night
Quincy Room Twin: AU$215 per night
Room sizes:
Quincy Room King or Queen: 18sqm
Quincy Room Twin: 18sqm
Cancellation policy: View the Terms and Conditions policy
Internet Access: Complimentary WIFI (max. of 4 devices per room)
Check in/out times: 3pm/11am
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank
Holiday Inn Express Southbank hotel is a 4 star hotel. The hotel includes a complimentary express start breakfast grab and go option. The hotel has a fitness centre, on-site restaurant, EV chargers, and onsite parking.
Star rating: 4
Distance from venue: 16 minutes walk
Room type and rate including GST:
Standard Queen: AU$235 per night
Standard Twin room: AU$235 per night
Room sizes:
Standard Queen: 20-26sqm
Standard Twin room: 20-26sqm
Cancellation policy: View the Terms and Conditions policy
Internet Access: Complimentary WIFI
Breakfast: Breakfast is provided complimentary at the hotel (no reduction in room rate for room only)
Check in/out times: 3pm/10am
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf
The Novotel Melbourne South wharf is a 4 star hotel located 9 mins walk from the Melbourne Conference and Exhibition centre. It offers a 24hr Reception, 24hr Fitness Centre *Dry cleaning/ironing (at cost) Restaurant and Bar.
Star rating: 4
Distance from venue: 9 minutes walk
Room type and rate including GST:
Standard Queen: AU$240 per night
Standard Twin room: AU$240 per night
Room sizes:
Standard Queen: 25sqm
Standard Twin room: 25sqm
Cancellation policy: View the Terms and Conditions policy
Internet Access: Complimentary WIFI
Breakfast: Full Buffet Breakfast included for one guest per night, additional buffet breakfast $30 per person
Check in/out times: 2pm/11am
AC Hotel by Marriott
The AC Marriott hotel is a 4.5 star hotel located 400 meters or an 8 minute walk from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The hotel offers a fitness centre, outdoor infinity pool, a poolside Bar de Buceo, Sorolla restaurant and Bar Triana, onsite laundry, 24-hour front desk and pets welcome.
Star rating: 4.5
Distance from venue: 8 minutes walk
Room type and rate including GST:
Run of House King: AU$190 per night
Run of House Twin: AU$190 per night
Room sizes:
Run of House King: 28-36sqm
Run of House Twin: 28-36sqm
Cancellation policy: View the Terms and Conditions policy
Internet Access: Complimentary WIFI
Breakfast: Continental Breakfast is $35 per person per night
Check in/out times: 3pm/11am
Shadow Play by Peppers
This hotel is a 5 star hotel located 8 mins walk from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The hotel offers a 24-hour reception, Restaurant and Bar, Outdoor Heated pool, Fully equipped gymnasium, Sauna, Steam room, Library, Outdoor Terrace and BBQ area.
Star rating: 5
Distance from venue: 8 minutes walk
Room type and rate including GST:
1 Bedroom Apartment: AU$260 per night
2 Bedroom Apartment: AU$360 per night (1 bathroom)
2 Bedroom Apartment: AU$400 per night (2 bathrooms)
Room sizes:
1 Bedroom Apartment: 34sqm
2 Bedroom Apartment: 50sqm
Cancellation policy: View the Terms and Conditions policy
Internet Access: Complimentary WIFI
Breakfast: Breakfast is $32 per person per night
Check in/out times: 2pm/10am
Crown Metropol Melbourne
Crown Metropol Melbourne is a 5 star hotel which offers bars, restaurants, in room dining, entertainment, including a bowling alley, karaoke bar, mini golf, fashion retail stores and an arcade, infinity pool with sky-high bar and gym. The hotel is located a 2 minute walk from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition centre.
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Star rating: 5
Distance from venue: 2 minutes walk
Room type and rate including GST:
Luxe Room: AU$265 per night except night of 21 August which is AU$315 per night
Room sizes:
Luxe Room: 39sqm
Cancellation policy: View the Terms and Conditions policy
Internet Access: Complimentary WIFI
Breakfast: Breakfast is $47.50 per person per day Monday-Friday, and $52.50 per person on Saturday and Sunday
Check in/out times: 3pm/11am
Crowne Plaza Melbourne
Crowne Plaza Melbourne is a 4 star hotel located 2 minutes walk from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The hotel offers a fitness centre, outdoor pool, three on-site restaurants, same day dry cleaning, business services including printing services and office supplies.
Star rating: 4
Distance from venue: 2 minutes walk
Room type and rate including GST:
King Standard: AU$285 per night
Twin Standard: AU$285 per night
Room sizes:
Luxe Room: 39sqm
Cancellation policy: View the Terms and Conditions policy
Internet Access: Complimentary WIFI
Breakfast: Breakfast is $35 per person per night
Check in/out times: 3pm/11am