Home Economics Institute of Australia (Queensland) State Conference 2010
7 August 2010
Accommodation
A range of hotel rooms and apartments are located close to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The website details are listed below or delegates may prefer to check the discount websites to compare prices. Suggested hotels include:
Glenelg Street, South Bank
The 4½ star Rydges South Bank is situated in Brisbane’s most enviable location, the South Bank arts and entertainment precinct. Rydges South Bank adjoins the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre via a walkway and is directly opposite the Queensland Performing Arts Centre complex and only a few minutes walk to the Queensland Museum, State Library of Queensland and the magnificent Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA). The Treasury Casino and the Queen Street Mall are an easy 10-minute stroll away.
Rooms are fitted out with a writing desk, mini bar, Cable TV, clock radio, microwave, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, two international direct dial phones, iron and ironing board, in-house videos (fee), high-speed broadband connectivity (fee) and each room has individually controlled air-conditioning.
Car Parking
Car parking is available at the rate of $24 per car per night.
Refer to the website http://www.rydges.com/hotel/0/RQSOUT/Rydges-South-Bank-Brisbane.htm for further information.
The Chifley at Lennons is a 4½ star hotellocated on Queen Street Mall, in the heart of the CBD adjacent to the Treasury Casino and opposite the Myer Centre. The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Roma Street Parklands, South Bank Parklands and Restaurants and Brisbane’s Botanical Gardens are within walking distance. Facilities include outdoor heated pool, sauna and spa, 24 hour reception, laundry and dry cleaning service, express check-in and check-out, valet car parking and in room safes.
Deluxe rooms feature one Queen bed or two King single beds, iron/ironing board, tea and coffee facilities, in-room safe, broadband connection, full mini-bar, access to pay movies.
Car parking
Valet car parking onsite at $25.00 per car per day (subject to change without notice).
Refer to the website http://www.chifleyhotels.com.au/component/hoteldetail/?tid=LEN for further information.
Mantra South Bank
161 Grey Street, Southbank
Apartment accommodation
The 4½ star Mantra South Bank sits opposite the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and is within walking distance of several major tourist attractions including the Queensland Performing Arts Complex, State Art Gallery and Museum, and South Bank Parklands. Public transport, including buses, trains and the famous Brisbane River City-Cats are all within walking distance of Mantra South Bank, ensuring all of Brisbane’s bounty of attractions can be easily and conveniently reached.
Each apartment is air-conditioned, contains a fully-equipped kitchen, laundry and bathroom facilities and is spaciously appointed with quality interior fittings. All one and two bedroom apartments offer private balconies, some with city views.
Refer to the website http://www.mantra.com.au/queensland/brisbane-and-surrounds/south-bank/accommodation/hotels/mantra-south-bank/ for further information.
Oaks Casino Towers
151 George Street, Brisbane
Located in the hub of Brisbane’s historic CBD, The Oaks Casino Towers is a 4½ star apartment hotel boasting spectacular views over the city or River, adjacent to Treasury Casino and a short stroll from the South Bank precinct with its museums, art galleries, theatres and boutique shopping.
The one or two bedroom apartments are all luxuriously appointed with European-style appliances and quality finishes, ducted air-conditioning and spacious balconies.
To unwind and recharge, there is a heated 25m glass-walled lap pool, spa, gymnasium and sundeck overlooking the Brisbane River.
There is limited on-site car parking, so bookings are required and fees apply. Please contact us for details. Maximum car park height 2.1m.
Refer to the website at http://www.theoaksgroup.com.au/oaks-casino-towers/ for further information.
Royal Albert
Cnr Albert and Elizabeth Street, Brisbane
The 4 star, heritage listed Royal Albert is located near the heart of the Queen Street Mall, Brisbane's business centre, Treasury Casino, Theatres, and fashionable restaurants. Personable service, luxury features and fully appointed suites and apartments set the Royal Albert Boutique Hotel Brisbane apart.
Royal Albert is around a 15 minute walk to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
For further information refer to the website Royal Albert Hotel
Contact details
Lyn Greenfield
Conference Manager
ECHO Events Australia P/L
PO Box 8138
Sunnybank QLD 4109
Tel: 07 3272 0950
Fax 07 3711 2745
Mob: 0423 907 059
Email: heiaqconference@echoevents.com.au
