Preferential rates have been negotiated for AusRAIL PLUS 2025 in Melbourne, conveniently located near the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).
Use the booking links below to take advantage of the preferential rates.
When making reservations online, each guest agrees with the published Terms and Conditions of their chosen hotel.
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AC Hotel Melbourne
5 min walk to MCEC
Hola and Welcome to AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank, located in the heart of South Melbourne, the ideal gateway to the best of the city. MCEC is just a 5-minute walk away.
For more information about the hotel, see full description below.
Booking online is available only until 27 October.
Full description
Our hotel provides close access and gorgeous views of the best of the city. During your stay, allow our precise attention to detail to ensure your experience is the best possible from the start of the day to the end. Relax in our infinity pool overlooking the city or maintain your routine at our AC Fitness Center before capping off the day with carefully crafted drinks at our AC Lounge.
Room rates and type
Room rates: $242 per room per night
Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 11:00am
Room type: Deluxe Room
Accommodation only
Breakfast
Full buffet breakfast is available and can be charged on consumption at $35.00 per guest, per day in AC restaurant.
Parking
Self-parking is available at Care Park, located at 11-31 Montague Street, Southbank, with entry via Munro St. The overnight rate is $28 per vehicle, per exit. To redeem the discounted rate, simply present your parking entry ticket at the Concierge or Reception desk. New day charges apply from 5:00am each day – eg: Enter after 5:00am and exit prior to 5:00am the following day.
Additional information
- Any amendments/cancellations after this will not be allowed and subject to cancellation penalties equal to full booking amount
- All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card by the individuals at the time of booking.
- To secure the reservation, full prepayment will be charged 30 days prior to arrival. If the credit card on file is declined, the reservation will be automatically canceled, and the guest will be notified. Rebooking will be subject to availability
- To arrange any special requests and for any issues with booking online, delegates can contact Group Reservations at the hotel by calling +61391210000 during business hours
- Late checkout up to 6:00pm is half the price per night or after 6:00pm full contract rate for that night
- You may cancel your reservation without charge until 11:59 PM local hotel time on 26 October 2025, which is 30 days prior to the group arrival, in accordance with the group contract. After this date, any attendees who will need accommodation will need to contact the hotel directly to make a reservation and the rate will be subject to availability. If you have any special requests or require assistance with your reservation, please feel free to reach out to us at groups.southbank@acmarriott.com or call the hotel at +61 3 9121 0000.
From $242 per night
Crown Metropol Melbourne
4-13 min walk to MCEC
Crown Metropol is a vibrant and unique hotel located in the bustling heart of the Melbourne CBD.
For more information about the hotel, see full description below.
Full description
With everything you need for an unforgettable stay, from family-friendly entertainment at the Metropol Precinct to fine dining restaurants and bars at your doorstep, Crown Metropol is designed so you’ll never want to leave.
With friendly customer service and stylish hotel facilities, Crown Metropol is the perfect choice for your next urban getaway.
Online booking is available while rooms remain. Additional rooms are subject to availability and the prevailing rate at the time of request.
- A 4 minute walk to Clarendon Street end of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, approximately 270m
- A 13 minute walk to Convention Centre Place end of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, approximately 1km
Room rates and type
Room rates: $265 per room per night
Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 11:00am
Room type: Luxe King and Luxe Twin
Accommodation only
Breakfast
Full buffet breakfast is available and can be charged on consumption at $45.00 per guest per day, Monday to Friday; and $50.00 per guest per day, Saturday and Sunday, at Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar.
Parking
Valet parking is available for $70.00 per car/per day on Monday to Thursday, and $80.00 per car/per day on Friday to Sunday.
Self- Park is available at up to $25 per vehicle, per day. The carpark is conveniently located at Crown Multi-Level Car Park entrance located at 8 Haig Street, Southbank VIC 3006.
Additional information
- Rates are inclusive of GST and are subject to change.
- Should a guest wish to cancel their booking, Crown Melbourne must be notified 31 days prior to the arrival date, for there to be no cancellation charge.
- Should a guest fail to arrive at Crown Metropol Melbourne or if a room is cancelled within 30 days of the arrival date the guest will be charged 100% of their full length of stay.
- Complimentary premium in-room Wi-Fi access for one device.
- No additional charge will apply when utilising existing bedding. All Luxe Rooms in Crown Metropol Melbourne are configured with either one kind bed or two queen beds. The maximum number of registered persons in this room type is four adults (based on two queen beds). Some king rooms (including studio style rooms) have chaise lounges which can be converted into day beds at a cost of $80.00, on request.
From $265 per night
Crowne Plaza
2 min walk to MCEC
The Only Absolute Riverfront Hotel in Melbourne.
For more information about the hotel, see full description below.
Booking online is available only until 25 October.
Full description
Welcome to Crowne Plaza Melbourne, where we put you in the epicentre of Melbourne’s effervescent culture, attractions and experiences.
Just beyond our doors, start exploring the winding city streets with Melbourne’s free tram network and tram stops. It’s here in the Melbourne laneways you’ll get a taste for life in the culture capital of Australia.
Enjoy the city’s dazzling banquet of restaurants, galleries, sporting venues, and attractions within tram and walking distance – like Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Marvel Stadium, DFO South Wharf, and Southbank Entertainment Complex.
Room rates and type
Room rates: $285 per room per night
Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 11:00am
Room type: Standard room configured as King or Twin Bed (two double beds)
Accommodation only
Breakfast
Breakfast is available and can be charged on consumption at $40.00 per guest per day, prebooked breakfasts are a discounted $32.00 per guest per day, at Ottie’s Restaurant.
Parking
Valet parking is $70.00 per night per car
Self-parking is available at a nearby car park for $17.00 per 24 hours per exit per car.
Additional information
- Should a guest wish to cancel their booking, MCI Australia must be notified 31 days before the arrival date, there will be no cancellation charge.
- Should a guest fail to arrive at Crown Plaza Melbourne or if a room is cancelled within 30 days of the arrival date (4 pm) the guest will be charged 100% of their full stay.
- Early departures or shortened stays are treated as cancelled room nights. Cancellation penalties will apply for each night cancelled.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests
From $265 per night
Crown Promenade Melbourne
8-17 min walk to MCEC
Crown Promenade is a modern hotel located within walking distance of Melbourne’s Central Business District offering city views and friendly service.
For more information about the hotel, see full description below.
Full description
A perfect choice for savvy business and leisure travellers who value genuine service and a centralised location. Stylish yet functional, our contemporary guest rooms are comfortably furnished and offer a range of bathroom amenities and all the in-room facilities you may need.
Online booking is available while rooms remain. Additional rooms are subject to availability and the prevailing rate at the time of request.
- An 8 minute walk to Clarendon Street end of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, approximately 550m
- A 17 minute walk to Convention Centre Place end of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, approximately 1.2km
Room rates and type
Room rates: $250 per room per night
Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 11:00am
Room type: Standard King and Standard Twin
Accommodation only
Breakfast
Full buffet breakfast is available and can be charged on consumption at $40.00 per guest per day, Monday to Friday; and $45.00 per guest per day, Saturday and Sunday, at Mesh Restaurant.
Parking
Valet parking is available for $70.00 per car/per day on Monday to Thursday, and $80.00 per car/per day on Friday to Sunday.
Additional information
- Should a guest wish to cancel their booking, Crown Melbourne must be notified 31 days prior to the arrival date, there will be no cancellation charge.
- Should a guest fail to arrive at Crown Promenade Melbourne or if a room is cancelled within 30 days of the arrival date the guest will be charged 100% of their full length of stay.
- Complimentary premium in-room Wi-Fi access for one device.
- No additional charge will apply when utilising existing bedding. All Standard rooms in Crown Promenade Melbourne are configured with either one king bed or two queen beds. The maximum number of registered persons in this room type is four adults (based on two queen beds). However a daily surcharge of $80.00 will be raised for any additional bed (rollaway) in any one room. Please note rollaway beds are only available in Studio rooms
From $250 per room per night
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf
7 min walk to MCEC
Discover South Wharf, an ideal location to meet, dine, shop and stay. Novotel Melbourne South Wharf stands proudly in one of Melbourne’s oldest locations, the historic South Wharf promenade.
For more information about the hotel, see full description below.
Booking online is available only until 25 October.
Full description
In contrast to the maritime docks and cargo sheds, is the contemporary architecture of Melbourne’s newest buildings and attractions. The hotel is complemented with direct access to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), the Southern Hemisphere’s largest meeting space.
On arrival to Novotel South Wharf Hotel, guests are welcomed to the elevated hotel reception level & lobby lounge. Bringing stature to the Southbank Hotel landscape is the shimmering golden tower.
Room rates and type
Room rates: $270.00 per room, per night
Check in: 2:00pm
Check out: 11:00am
Room type: Standard room with 1 queen bed
Breakfast
Additional breakfast can be added at $30.00 per guest, per day. Please note that guests must request this directly with the reception team to secure the $30 rate. If they choose to pay at the restaurant, the breakfast buffet will be charged at $45 per person.
Rate offering is inclusive of breakfast, kindly know there is no reduction in rate if buffet breakfast is not required.
Parking
Self-parking is available at $50 per 24 hours (unlimited entry and exit)
Additional information
- 30 days prior to arrival full cancellation penalties apply on any rooms cancelled.
- In the event of a “No Show” on the contracted date of arrival, full cancellation penalties apply to all nights of the stay.
- Guest physical Credit Cards AND Debit Cards will be pre-authorised upon check-in to the value of:
- 1-2 nights $50
- 3-4 nights $100
- 5 + nights $150
- Other Pre-authorisation Methods upon check-in will require (Cash/ Pay pass):
- Per night $200
- Credit card surcharge at 1.4%
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Direct, exclusive and under-cover access to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) connected via lobby
From $270 per night
Oakwood Premier Melbourne
5 min walk to MCEC
Conveniently located at the fringes of Melbourne City, Oakwood Premier Melbourne combines the conveniences of a hotel with the modern comforts of luxury serviced apartments in Melbourne.
For more information about the hotel, see full description below.
Booking online is available only until 25 October.
Full description
It is also equipped with a 24-hour Fitness Centre, Games Room, Residents’ Lounge and numerous outdoor areas, each overlooking the city, Port Philip Bay and Melbourne’s surrounds. Keeping corporate travellers in mind, the property features various business amenities such as a conducive co-working space, four flexible boardrooms and a ballroom for meetings and events.
Room rates and type
Room rates:
$260.00 Deluxe Hotel per room, per night
$280.00 Studio Apartment per room, per night
Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 11:00am
Room type: Deluxe King or Queen, and Deluxe Twin and Studio Apartment: 1 King or Queen
Accommodation only
Breakfast
Full buffet breakfast is available and can be charged on consumption at $30.00 per guest, per day in Dock 38.
Parking
Overnight parking at Care Park is $25 per vehicle, one entry/exit valid only at Care Park at 11-31 Montague Street (entry via Munro St). Please present your parking ticket to the hotel Concierge or Front desk to redeem discounted rate.
Street Parking is available on Normanby Rd, Woodgate St, Montague St & Munro St. Parking Rate. Refer to street parking signage, ticket validation is not available.
Additional information
- Rates are inclusive of GST and are subject to change.
- Credit card payments relating to Australian Hotels incur a merchant service fee of 2% in addition to the total amount payable.
- Should a guest wish to cancel their booking, MCI Australia must be notified 31 days before the arrival date, there will be no cancellation charge.
- Should a guest fail to arrive at Oakwood Premiere Melbourne or if a room is cancelled within 30 days of the arrival date (4 pm) the guest will be charged 100% of their full stay.
- Early departures or shortened stays are treated as cancelled room nights. Cancellation penalties will apply for each night cancelled.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
From $260 per night
Pan Pacific Melbourne
1 min walk to MCEC
Directly connected to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre via level 1 of the hotel, the 5 star Pan Pacific Melbourne is the perfect place for conference delegates, offering sophisticated, spacious and well equipped rooms, with unrestricted views of Melbourne city or bay.
For more information about the hotel, see full description below.
Booking online is available only until 25 October.
Full description
Situated on the banks of the Yarra River in the iconic South Wharf precinct, the hotel is steps away from multicultural cafes, restaurants, entertainment and shopping.
Room rates and type
Room rates: $289 per room per night
Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 11:00am
Room type: Deluxe King and Deluxe Twin
Accommodation only
Breakfast
Full buffet breakfast is available and can be charged on consumption at $30.00 per guest, per day in Dock 37.
Parking
Parking: $35.00 per car/per day for self-parking or $59.00 per car/per day for valet parking.
Additional information
- Any amendments/cancellations after this will not be allowed and subject to cancellation penalties equal to full booking amount
- Cancellation policy is 30 days prior to arrival
- Delegates will provide AUD 100.00 per night incidentals deposit at check-in
- To arrange any special requests and for any issues with booking online, delegates can contact Group Reservations at the hotel by emailing – holly.hearn@panpacific.com or calling +613 9027 2021 during business hours
- Late check out – Please make request at check-in to arrange the late check-out as this will be subject to availability upon the day. Kindly note, a late check-out fee of $30 per Hour is required if accepted. Up to Maximum check-out time of 6pm, to stay beyond 6pm will require booking an additional overnight stay.
From $289 per night
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