The following hotels have agreed to provide Global Atheist Convention attendees with their group rate for Friday 12 March and Saturday 13 March 2010

Please use the relevant booking codes noted below to receive these hotel rates.

Hilton Melbourne – South Wharf
2 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Melbourne
Ph: +61 3 9027 2000
Located onsite at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Hilton, South Wharf is our premium accommodation partner for the Global Atheist Convention. We have a limited number of rooms specifically reserved for convention attendees.
Please call the Hilton on 03 9027 2000 and ask for In House Reservations desk and quote Registration Code GATHA
Rates: $235 Guest Room - $280 Deluxe
Attendee registration code: GATHA

Crowne Plaza
Cnr Flinders & Spencer Streets, Melbourne (500m from MCEC)
Ph: 03 9648 2724
Email: reservations.melbourne@ihg.com
Rate: $245 Room Only
Attendee registration code: ATH

Holiday Inn on Flinders
Cnr Spencer St & Flinders Lane, Melbourne (200m from MCEC)
Ph: 03 9648 2724
Email: reservations.melbourne@ihg.com
Rate: $225 Room Only
Attendee registration code: CON

The Langham Hotel
1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank (1km from MCEC)
Ph: +61 1800 858 662
Toll free number : 1800 858 662
Email: mel.resv@langhamhotels.com
The Langham, Melbourne is situated on the banks of the Yarra River and sits amongst the thriving Southgate complex, our location provides you with endless choices for dining, shopping and entertainment, and a convenient five to ten minute walk to the new convention centre.
Reservations can be also be made via email – mel.resv@langhamhotels.com Please quote Group code when making a reservation.
Rate: $280 Room Only
Attendee registration code: ATH11MAR

Bayview On The Park
52 Queens Road, Melbourne (2km from MCEC)
Ph: +61 3 9250 2222
Email: sales.botp@bayviewhotels.com
We are ideally located along Queens Rd and the hotel is just 2km away from Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre. The trams are easily accessible from the hotel. We also offer complimentary on-site car parking facility in our hotel building for the in-house guest.
Rate:  $145 Premier Room - $175 Superior Room
Attendee reservation code: ATHEIST

Clarion Suites Gateway
One William Street, Melbourne (1km from MCEC)
Ph: +61 3 9296 8864
Email: res@clarionsuitesgateway.com.au
Clarion Suites Gateway offer apartment style accommodation that is perfectly suited to those who prefer self contained style accommodation with all the comforts of home along with full hotel services. We feature a number of different room styles including studios, one two and three bedroom suites. Most suites in the hotel have spectacular views across the Yarra River, and some have private balconies.
Rate: Studio King/Twin $209.00 per night
One Bedroom Suite Queen/Twin $229.00 per night
One Bedroom River View Suite King/Twin $249.00 per night
Two Bedroom Suite King/King or 4 Singles $372.00 per night
Attendee reservation code: Atheist

PUNTHILL APARTMENT HOTELS MELBOURNE
24-hour central reservations: T.1300 731 299 / 61 3 9916 8888
Email: info@punthill.com
Attendee reservation code: ATHEIS & location required.

Punthill Flinders Lane Apartment Hotel – 267 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
http://www.flinderslane.punthill.com.au | 1.7 km to Convention Centre
Studio Apartment $158.00 pn
One Bedroom Apartment $176.00 pn
Two Bedroom Apartment $248.00 pn

Punthill Manhattan Apartment Hotel – 57 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
http://www.manhattan.punthill.com.au | 2.4 km to Convention Centre
One Bedroom Apartment $176.00 pn
Two Bedroom Apartment $248.00 pn
Three Bedroom Apartment $320.00 pn

Punthill Little Bourke Apartment Hotel – 11-17 Cohen Place, Melbourne
http://www.littlebourke.punthill.com.au | 2.8 km to Convention Centre
Studio Apartment $158.00 pn
One Bedroom Apartment $176.00 pn
Two Bedroom Apartment $248.00 pn

Punthill South Yarra Grand Apartment Hotel – 7 Yarra Street, South Yarra
http://www.southyarragrand.punthill.com.au | 5.2 km to Convention Centre
Studio Apartment $175.00 pn
One Bedroom Apartment $195.00 pn
Two Bedroom Apartment $280.00 pn

Punthill South Yarra Serviced Apartments – 470 Punt Road, South Yarra
http://www.southyarra.punthill.com.au | 4.9 km to Convention Centre
One Bedroom Apartment $140.00 pn

Punthill South Yarra Serviced Apartments – 44 Davis Avenue, South Yarra
http://www.southyarra.punthill.com.au | 5 km to Convention Centre
Studio Apartment $108.00 pn
One Bedroom Apartment $117.00 pn

Punthill The Stanton Serviced Apartments – 622 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
http://www.stanton.punthill.com.au | 5.4 km to Convention Centre
Two Bedroom Apartment $185.00 pn
Three Bedroom Apartment $239.00 pn

At time of booking the best internet rate will be honoured if lower than the above rates.

Budget accommodation

Urban Central Hostel is located a five minute walk (approx. 300 meters) from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Melbourne’s CBD. Facilities include free breakfast, storage, 24 hour reception, a kitchen for guest use, internet access, outdoor balcony and bar.

The hostel offers four bedroom dormitory style beds with or without ensuite as well as double and family rooms. For guests staying a minimum of three nights, a free Skybus Airport transfer (Melbourne International Airport – Hostel) is offered. Current rates are:

Four bedroom dormitory room shared facilities: - $33.00 per person per night

Four bedroom ensuite room with shared facilities: - $40.00 per person per night

Double Room: - $115.00 per night

Family Room: - $145.00 per night

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If these none of these hotels suit, or they become unavailable, you may search for alternative accommodation through www.wotif.com or other accommodation booking sites.