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5th SETAC World Congress
3 - 7 August 2008
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney Australia
Protecting our Global Environment
Accommodation
Several categories of accommodation have been reserved for Congress delegates:
Hotel
Single (SGL) : A single occupancy room with one bed
Double (DBL) : A double occupancy room with one bed
Twin (TWN) : A double occupancy room with two beds
Apartment
Studio Apartment: Either 1 double beds or 2 single beds
1 Bedroom Apartment : An apartment with 1 double bed
2 Bedroom Apartment : Either 1 double and 2 single beds or 2 double beds
Star Rating |
Distance to Congress Venue |
Hotel |
Room Type |
Room only rate per room per night |
Room and Breakfast rate per room per night |
Reward programme |
| 4.5 | 3 minute walk | Grand Mercure Apartments One Darling Harbour | 2 Bedrom Pyrmont View Apartment | A$329.00 | N/A | Accor Advantage card |
4 |
3 minute walk |
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour |
Harbour View DBL/TWN |
A$269.00 |
A$327.00 |
Accor Advantage card |
Harbour View SGL |
A$269.00 |
A$298.00 |
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Pyrmont View DBL/TWN |
A$239.00 |
A$297.00 |
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Pyrmont View SGL |
A$239.00 |
A$268.00 |
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3.5 |
12 minute walk |
Metro Hotel Sydney Central (Including Light Rail Pass) |
Superior Room DBL/TWN |
A$150.00 |
A$180.00 |
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Superior Room |
A$150.00 |
A$165.00 |
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3 |
4 minute walk |
Hotel Ibis Darling Harbour |
Harbour View DBL/TWN |
A$185.00 |
A$220.00 |
Accor Advantage card |
Harbour View |
A$185.00 |
A$202.50 |
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Pyrmont View |
A$165.00 |
A$200.00 |
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Pyrmont View |
A$165.00 |
A$182.50 |
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4.5 |
2 minute walk |
Oaks Goldsbrough Apartments – Darling Harbour |
2 Bedroom Apartment |
Fully booked |
N/A |
Nil Applicable |
1 Bedroom Apartment |
A$167.00 |
N/A |
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Studio Apartment |
A$149.00 |
N/A |
Please Note:
- For additional information on the listed hotels please click on the hotel names to view photo and fact sheets.
- The above rates include the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) except Oaks Apartments.
- Accommodation provided at Oaks Apartments is not subject to application of the GST. A tax invoice will therefore not be issued by Oaks; however, a non tax invoice/receipt will be issued.
- Rates may increase without notice due to changes in government charges, taxes or levies.
- Room only rates do not include breakfast.
- Bed and breakfast rates include full buffet breakfast
- Room rates at the Metro Central Sydney Hotel include light rail passes for travel to and from the Convention Centre.
- Deposit must be paid or credit card details given at time of booking to guarantee reservation.
Official Hotel
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Star rating: 4
Walking distance to The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre: 3 minutes
Centrally located in the heart of Darling Harbour, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour is adjacent to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, directly opposite Harbourside Shopping Centre and surrounded by Sydney's premier entertainment venues. Hotel facilities include “Dish, a Restaurant”, “Liquid, a Bar”, fully equipped Business Centre, gymnasium, swimming pool and a full size floodlit tennis court. The hotel boasts 525 spacious rooms all with 24-hour room service, access to in room broadband connection, fax and internet, security key-card locks, STD/ISD telephone, radio/remote control colour TV (current channels include BBC World News), in-house movies, coffee/tea making facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, bath and shower and individually controlled air-conditioning. Non-smoking rooms are available.
The Novotel Sydney will provide all delegates and exhibitors who stay at the Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour one complimentary A$10.00 telephone card per person per stay. This will include any local, Std and IST telephone calls. The telephone card is non transferable and non refundable.
Group Bookings / Non-listed Hotels
If your organisation would like to make a group booking or book accommodation at a hotel not listed on the website, the Congress 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: 61 2 9265 0700 Fax: 61 2 9267 5443 E-mail: setac2008@tourhosts.com.au
Rates and Reward Programs
Accommodation held by the Congress Managers has been secured at highly competitive rates for Congress delegates. In addition, delegates who are members of the listed reward programs can earn points by staying at the corresponding hotel. Members should provide their membership card to Reception when checking into the hotel.
Deposit
Rooms are being held by the Congress Managers on behalf of the delegates until 30 June 2008. 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 Congress Managers will accept accommodation deposits up until 30 June 2008 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 Congress Managers after 30 June 2008 but are subject to availability and credit card details are required to secure the reservation. One night’s 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. The Congress 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 Congress Managers and not directly to the hotel. Please note that any changes should be made to the Congress Managers by 15 July 2008. Cancellations must be made in writing.
Late Arrivals
Please indicate on your registration form or notify the Congress 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.
Arrival Time
Many international flights arrive into Australia in the early morning. Hotel check-in time is usually 1500 hours. If you are to arrive before this time it is probable that you will not be able to gain access to your room. To guarantee a room to be available for an early arrival you will need to pre-register and pay for your room for the previous night. If required please indicate on your registration form.
Hotel Check In Procedures
As per standard hotel procedures delegates will be required to provide a credit card or cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidentals and remaining room nights regardless of deposit payment received
Accommodation Refunds
The deposit is non-refundable at 30 June 2008 and will be forfeited if you do not arrive on the date for which you have booked. Cancellations must be made in writing.