Australian Entomological Society - 43rd AGM & Scientific Conference

and Australasian Arachnological Society - 2012 Conference

Sunday 25 - Wednesday 28 November 2012, Centre for Arts, University of Tasmania, Hobart

Accommodation

Rooms have been reserved for delegates at the following hotels and can be booked when registering. All rates are per room, per night and do not include breakfast, unless otherwise specified. If you have any questions or require alternative arrangements please email Conference Design.

Accommodation Bookings

You will need to provide credit card details when booking accommodation . Your credit card details will be forwarded to the hotel to guarantee your booking. In the event of a cancellation or a 'no show' a cancellation fee may be charged to your card by the hotel.

Accommodation Accounts

You will need to settle your hotel account, including any incidental expenses, when checking out. Any pre-payments we receive prior to the conference will have been forwarded to your hotel.

Accommodation Cancellation

Cancellations must be advised in writing to Conference Design at least 14 days prior to your arrival. Cancellations received within 14 days of arrival or 'no-shows' will attract a penalty of at least one night’s accommodation.

 

Hotels and Rates

A range of accommodation options have been reserved for attendees.

 

Hotel Collins                         
58 Collins St
Hobart
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$189 Hotel Room (Q or 2S)


The Hotels’ elliptical form rises elegantly above its original 1930’s street façade. The result is a building which retains its historical links but provides a contemporary expression with the Hobart central business district. Hotel Collins provides a cafe, bar, a guest laundry and parking is available off-site.  All rooms have complimentary high speed broadband connection and wireless access is available in the cafe.

 

Quest Waterfront
3 Brooke Street
Hobart
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$155 Standard Room (Q)
$179 Studio (K)
$225 1 Bedroom Apartment (Q + 2S)


Located in Sullivans Cove, Quest Waterfront offers hotel and apartment style accommodation. The studio and 1 bedroom apartment include a kitchenette and the hotel offers pantry shopping and breakfast packs.  There is parking available, internet access, a guest laundry and in-room spa. Reception hours are 7am- 9pm.

 

Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
1 Macquarie Street
Hobart
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$169 Hotel Room (Q/2S)
$193 Studio (Q)
$263 2 Bedroom Apartment (Q + 2S or 2Q – Flat/Loft)


The Old Woolstore apartment provides restaurant, bar, business centre, fitness room and internet access. The studio apartments feature a kitchenette, while the 1 & 2 bedroom apartments have full kitchen and laundry facilities. Some rooms have a small balcony. Complimentary pass to the pool at the nearby Hobart Aquatic Centre.

  

Lenna of Hobart
20 Runnymede Road
Battery Point
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$199 Standard Queen Room


Lenna of Hobart, built in 1874, is a restored colonial home, with views of the Harbour, Mountain and Princes Park available from the various guest rooms.  The hotel has bar, restaurant, free parking, complimentary broadband and guest laundry. Picnic hampers can be ordered from reception.

Other Accommodation Options - Book direct with the venues


Montgomery’s Private Hotel & YHA Backpackers
9 Argyle Street
Hobart
P: 03 6231 2660
1800 005 125
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Located near Hobart’s waterfront, this hotel provides a range of budget accommodation with both ensuite and shared bathrooms. Facilities include luggage room, washing machine and dryer, kitchen and iron. There is a separate TV lounge/reading room with internet kiosk. Meals are available next door.

Customs House Hotel
1 Murray Street
Hobart
P: 03 62 34 6645
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Customs House is a heritage listed waterfront Hotel. It has been and still is a common meeting spot for locals and travellers alike, with a busy restaurant and bar with live music on weekends. All rooms have an ensuite and rates include breakfast. The hotel is central to waterfront nightlife, restaurants, Salamanca Place and city shopping.

New Sydney Hotel
87 Bathurst Street
Hobart
P: 03 6234 4516
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The New Sydney Hotel offers hostel style accommodation in Hobart’s  central city business district. The New Sydney has six dormitories accommodating 28 guests, shared bathroom and cooking facilities. Meet other travellers in the kitchen and lounge or chat to the locals over a drink or a delicious inexpensive meal in the cosy  bar, where there is often live entertainment in the evening


Important Dates

Abstracts Due 1 June
Early-bird Closes 1 Sep
Conference 25 Nov

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