The Institute has negotiated competitive accommodation packages centrally located to Melbourne Exhibition Centre and within the CBD of Melbourne in line with the two government levels of accommodation expenses.

The Grand The Grand Hotel Melbourne Originally constructed in 1893 and restored into a majestic all suite boutique hotel creates a priceless monument to Victoria's 19th Century with a hotel experience like no other. At the centre of the emerging precinct, guests will experience the convenience of being close to the best Melbourne has to offer. The Melbourne Convention Centre, Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, Telstra stadium and Yarra river. Southbank with its myriad of restaurants and cafes are all just a short stroll from the hotel.
Medina E xecutive Northbank The entertainment, nightlife and CBD of Melbourne are on your doorstep here at the Medina Executive Northbank. Whether you are traveling on corporate business, the studio rooms, one and two bedroom hotel apartments have all the facilities you will need. The hotel is surrounded by cosmopolitan cafes, restaurants, gyms and shopping…everything that you will need for a short or long stay. Melbourne’s Aquarium, Yarra River, Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention Centre are all within a minutes walk.
Mercure Hotel Welcome The Mercure Hotel Welcome Melbourne is a perfect choice for business or leisure travellers and for those who want to get close to the shopping centres of the city. Both the standard and superior rooms are comfortable and equip with daily requirements. The superior rooms have kitchenette facilities to suit the longer staying guest or families. Situated conveniently in the heart of Melbourne, the Mercure Hotel Welcome has easy access to shopping, entertainment venues, restaurants and nightlife.
Hotel Ibis – Therry Street The Ibis Hotel Melbourne is a good no-frills property that offers convenient access to business and commercial areas in the city. The hotel is comfortable, well furnished and equipped with modern facilities. The property is just 5 minutes walk from Melbourne’s Central Business District, Chinatown and shopping areas and is 20 minute walk to the Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre
Hotel Ibis - Little Bourke Hotel Ibis Little Bourke Street is conveniently located in the centre of the city. The hotel is inviting, modern, spacious and comfortable, with a cosy bed and a functional bathroom. They are also within 8 minutes walking distance of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, Direct Factory Outlet shopping and the city financial, legal and entertainment precincts

Conditions
You must book your accommodation through the Conference Secretariat via the Registration Form to ensure that you receive these competitive rates. The Secretariat has an obligation to return all unsold rooms to the hotels/apartments on 6 June 2008, therefore accommodation bookings and rates reserved after that date cannot be guaranteed but all efforts will be made to accommodate your request.

Deposits
Accommodation will not be confirmed until a deposit of one night’s tariff is received. This deposit will be forwarded to your hotel and will be credited to your room account. Delegates must settle the balance of their account with the hotel concerned upon check out. If accommodation deposits are not received before 6 June 2008 your room will be released back to the hotel. The Conference Secretariat does not take responsibility for accommodation if deposits are not received by this date.

Deadline for accommodation bookings
The Secretariat has an obligation to return all unsold rooms to the hotels/apartments on 6 June 2008, therefore accommodation bookings and rates reserved after that date cannot be guaranteed. The rates quoted are only valid for bookings made prior to 6 June 2008. Late bookings can be made through the Conference Secretariat after 6 June 2008 but are subject to availability and credit card details are required to secure the reservation. One night’s accommodation tariff will be deducted from the supplied credit card, by the hotel, if the reservation is cancelled or the delegate fails to arrive on the specified date.

Cancellations
No accommodation deposits will be refunded on or after 30 May 2008.

Early arrival
Some international flights arrive in Melbourne very early morning. It is possible that your room may not be ready for immediate occupation upon your early arrival as check in is not until 3.00pm at most hotels. If you may require an extra night tariff please state this on your Registration Form so that we can notify the hotel that your room is pre-registered.

Late arrival
Please indicate if you will arrive at your hotel after 6.00pm. Failure to do so might result in your room being released.

Group accommodation bookings
The Secretariat offers organisations the opportunity to contract ten or more rooms for the meeting. This requires a contract to be signed by ICMS Australasia and your organisation to block the group reservation. For further information, please email the Secretariat with the following information: choice of hotel, number of rooms required, check in and out dates, organisation and contact name.

Change of booking
Prior to 6 July 2008, any change in booking must be made in writing to the Conference Secretariat registration@aifsconference08.com and NOT directly to the hotel. After 6 July 2008, please contact the hotel directly for any changes to your booking.