2010 ACPET Conference Venue

The 2010 ACPET Conference will be held on from 25-27 August 2010, at the new Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne.

8 Whiteman Street, Southbank 3006
Melbourne Victoria
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Crown Conference Centre is located in the heart of the action - Melbourne’s vibrant Southbank entertainment precinct. Directly linked to the exciting Crown Entertainment Complex by airbridge, Crown Promenade Hotel is also close to the CBD and many of the city’s most famous arts and sporting facilities.

Melways Reference Map 1D, Grid L4.

Delegates will have a choice to stay at Crown Promenade, Crown Towers or the new Crown Metropol. Very special accommodation rates have been negotiated and must be booked online when registering for the conference or direct with Tulips Meetings Management.  

The Crown Promenade Hotel opened in November 2003 and features 465 contemporary guest rooms, a restaurant, bar, leisure centre and a purpose built conference centre.

Crown Promenade Hotel is linked to the existing Crown Entertainment Complex via an airbridge, where you can experience a plethora of culinary options ranging from international fine dining to riverside restaurants, bars and cafes. The Crown complex also boasts cinemas, nightclubs, a virtual reality interactive theme park and so much more.

Crown Promenade Hotel contemporary standard guest rooms offer a generous 34 square metres of well appointed space. There are 148 twin rooms (queen, queen), 296 king rooms, 18 studios and 3 luxury suites. Room facilities include individually controlled air conditioning; multi channel TV with in-house movie system and entertainment console; mini-bar; ice machine on each floor; in-room dining; ironing facilities; safe; DID telephone and internet data point; Playstation and internet facility.

Crown Promenade Hotel offers general facilities including 24 hour reception; undercover parking; foreign currency exchange; concierge; tour desk; business centre; full laundry and valet service. There are also facilities for guests with mobility, vision and hearing special needs.

Crown Promenade Hotel is home to Mesh, a 280 seat restaurant that offers buffet dining and a modern a'Ia carte menu.  The Tonic Bar has spacious seating for over 80 guests and is the place to meet after a busy day to relax, chat and get ready for that big night out.

The Deck leisure centre is a great place to work out or just hang out. Facilities include 25 metre swimming pool; heated spa pool; separate male/female sauna and steam facilities; locker and change facilities; gymnasium, lounge; juicebar; activities studio; two outdoor deck areas.

Rates available from $230 room only or $250 with breakfast for one.

Crown Metropol redefines the word “nu-luxury” in hotels and is home to 658 designer-inspired accommodation rooms including 33 suites. Fresh. Vibrant. Unmistakably modern. Crown's Third Hotel has arrived Designed by a team of internationally renowned architects, each of the 658 generously sized, contemporary loft style rooms, inclusive of 36 individually designed studios, will exude a new luxury.

Guests staying at Crown Metropol can enjoy a range of unique experiences. Indulge yourself at our signature restaurant - maze by Gordon Ramsay. Be spoilt at Isika, Melbourne's only urban day spa & retreat. Be active in our infinity pool and gym. Relax at "28", our exclusive club lounge and sky-bar. Metropol will also be linked via air bridge to the main Crown Entertainment Complex.

Rates available from $260 room only or $280 with breakfast for one.

Crown Towers

Beautifully located on the southern bank of the Yarra River in Melbourne, Crown Towers sets the benchmark for luxury hotels in Australia. Lavishly appointed and offering an impeccable standard of customer service and attention to detail, Crown Towers is a hotel that truly understands the meaning of opulence.

All of Crown Towers’ 481 luxuriously appointed oversized guest rooms have spectacular views to the city or Port Phillip Bay and feature a truly unique level of comfort and finish. Each room has the latest in room technology.

The large guestrooms have been designed with pure opulence in mind featuring custom designed linen and spacious marble bathrooms. Each room boasts the latest technology available including a large plasma screen with laptop, DVD or MP3 player input, iPod docking station and Video on Demand interactive system creating an environment ideal for business or recreation.

Crystal Club: Located on the 29th floor with magnificent Melbourne views is the stunning Crystal Club. It features an unrivalled level of personal service including private check-in and check-out, complimentary breakfast, pre-dinner drinks and canapés.

If you’re seeking luxury in Melbourne, Crown Towers is the hotel for you.

Rates available from $310 room only or $335 with breakfast for one. Crystal Club Access is an additional $150 per night for up to two people.