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Room Descriptions

Single: A single occupancy room with one bed
Double: A double occupancy room with one bed
Twin: A double occupancy room with two beds
Triple: A triple occupancy room with three beds

Apartment Descriptions :
Melbourne Short Stay Apartments Southbank - Three Bedroom Apartment: One queen bed, one double bed & two single beds
Melbourne Short Stay Apartments Southbank - Two Bedroom Apartment: One queen bed & one double bed or one queen bed & two single beds
Melbourne Short Stay Apartments Southbank - One Bedroom Apartment: One queen bed

Please note: For most hotels, check-in time is 1500 hours. If you wish to guarantee check-in before 1500 hours you will need to pre-book, and pay for the previous night.

Deposit must be paid or credit card details given at time of booking to guarantee your reservation. All fees include the 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST). All fees quoted are in Australian Dollars.

Home Stay

Home Stays as an accommodation alternative are planned for the 2009 Parliament.  Information on this option will be provided at a later date.

Please Note:

Group Bookings / Non-listed Hotels

If your organization would like to make a Group Booking or place group accommodation at hotels not listed, the Parliament Managers can secure rooms and negotiate group rates on your behalf with the hotel of your choice.  With a large network of hotel contacts our experienced staff are able to ensure all your needs are met and your booking is managed efficiently. 

Ph: +612 9265 0890 Fax: + 61 2 9265 0880
E-mail: parliament@meetingplanners.com.au

Rates

Several categories of accommodation have been reserved and secured at highly competitive rates. These rates have very flexible terms and conditions for your stay with the Parliament of the World's Religions.

Deposit

Rooms are being held by the Parliament Managers on behalf of the delegates until 30 October 2009. All hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a minimum one night's room rate or credit card details in order to secure a reservation. The Parliament Managers will accept accommodation deposits up until 30 October 2009 and will settle the deposit with the hotel. Delegates must settle the balance of their account with the hotel concerned upon check out.

Late bookings can be made through the Parliament Managers after 30 October 2009 but are subject to availability and credit card details are required to secure the reservation. One nights room rate will be deducted from the supplied card, by the hotel, if the reservation is cancelled or the delegate fails to arrive on the specified date.

How To Book Accommodation

To book complete the Online Registration Form or the downloadable printed registration form. The Parliament Managers will forward your contact details, reservation and deposit or credit card details to the hotel of your choice.

Change of Booking

Any change to a reservation must be notified to the Parliament Managers and not directly to the hotel. Please note that any changes should be made to the Parliament Managers by 16 November 2009. Cancellations must be made in writing.

Late Arrivals

Please indicate on your registration form or notify the Parliament Managers in writing if you will arrive at your hotel after 1800 hours, failure to do so may mean that your room will be released.

Check-in  and Check-out times

Many international flights arrive into Australia in the early morning. For most hotels, Check-in time is 2.00pm and Check-out time is 10.00am.  Should you wish to guarantee check-in before 3.00pm you will need to pre-book, and pay for the previous night.  If you wish to guarantee a late checkout you will need to book for the next night.  These additional nights can be booked at the time of making your reservation. If required please indicate on your registration form.

Hotel Check in Procedures

As per standard hotel policies and procedures delegates will be required to provide a credit card or full cash payment upon check in. This is to cover any incidental charges incurred during your stay and all remaining unpaid room nights, regardless if your booking was guaranteed by a deposit to secure your booking. 

The hotel will hold on your credit card, until point of check out, all unpaid accommodation nights reserved plus a daily amount for incidental charges. If you will be settling your accommodation account by cash you will be asked to pre pay for your accommodation in full plus a cash deposit for incidentals. Should you not utilize 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. 

Accommodation Refunds