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Accommodation
The Congress Secretariat has arranged special rates at a number of hotels in the Darling Harbour precinct. An accommodation map showing the location of each hotel in reference to the Congress Venue is available for download below - all hotels are within walking distance to the Convention Centre.
Click Here to download the accommodation map
The following hotels are the official hotels for the Congress. Your accommodation can be booked via the online Registration Form. All accommodation bookings must be received no later than 3 March 2008.
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Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour
 – 4.5 Star
161 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Cityside King Room $235 per night
Harbour View King Room $265 per night
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Conveniently located in Sydney’s central business district, Four Points overlooks vibrant Darling Harbour. With easy access to both the domestic and international airports and local attractions including Pitt St Mall, Queen Victoria Building and Chinatown, it offers the ideal setting for business travellers and vacationers on the go. At Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour Sydney, customer service and comfortable accommodation comes together with a warm welcome.
10 minute walk to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour
– 4.5 Star
150 Day Street, Sydney NSW 2000
City View Queen Room $220 per night
Harbour View King Room $255 per night |
Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour features 345 superbly appointed & spacious rooms, many with Darling Harbour views. Located on the CBD side of Darling Harbour, within a short walk to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and is the closest hotel that offers the added convenience of a Club Lounge. The club floor offers express check-in and check-out, upgraded in-room amenities and access to the stylish Club Lounge which serves daily breakfast and evening cocktails. In addition the hotel features a gymnasium, a business centre, high-speed internet access in all rooms and a range of contemporary and versatile conference rooms to suit any event. Step out our front door and the best of Sydney is right there for you to enjoy.
10 minute walk to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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Novotel Darling Harbour
 – 4 Star
100 Murray Street, Darling Harbour NSW 2000
Pyrmont View Double Room $219 per night
Pyrmont View Twin Room $219 per night
Harbour View Double Room $249 per night
Harbour View Twin Room $249 per night
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Novotel refurbished in 2006 is a modern, stylish hotel and an ideal choice for corporate travellers, conference groups, vacationing couples and families. With consistently high standards, friendly service and genuine value for money Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour is a full service hotel with rooms, suites and loft suites with city or harbour views. Stunning bar and restaurant and 24 hour concierge and reception, Novotel also has swimming pool, gymnasium and full sized tennis courts and is a perfect location for a Sydney visit.
5 minute walk to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
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Hotel Ibis Darling Harbour
 - 3.5 Star
70 Murray Street, Darling Harbour NSW 2000
Pyrmont View Double Room $165 per night
Pyrmont View Twin Room $165 per night
Harbour View Double Room $185 per night
Harbour View Twin Room $185 per night
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Ibis Hotel is located in Sydney’s Darling Harbour where international and domestic visitors meet for major conventions and to visit popular tourist attractions. With undercover walkway to award winning Sydney Convention and Exhibition centre and surrounded by shopping, world renowned restaurants, bars, clubs and the casino this is Sydney’s premiere visitor destination. Offering easy access to the CBD and major metropolitan business districts and the international airport there is water and rail transport on the doorstep. With its refurbishment being completed in August 2007, Hotel Ibis Darling Harbour is renown for its quality, simplicity and value for money is a full service hotel with city or harbour view rooms. With popular bar and restaurant facilities, 24 hour concierge and reception, Hotel Ibis has affordable rates and friendly services.
5 minute walk to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
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Grand Mercure Apartments Darling Harbour
- 4.5
50 Murray Street, Darling Harbour NSW 2000
Pyrmont View 2 Bedroom $299 per night
Harbour View 2 Bedroom $389 per night
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Grand Mercure Apartments One Darling Harbour is a modern, stylish hotel and an ideal choice for corporate travellers, conference groups, vacationing couples and families. As part of a collection of 17 superbly individual and classic hotels throughout the Asia Pacific, Grand Mercure Apartments offers the ultimate in personal service and attention to detail. The two and three bedroom apartments all have full stocked kitchens, dining and lounge area and balconies with city or harbour views. With 24 hour concierge and reception, Grand Mercure Apartments also has a 25 metre lap pool, gymnasium, spa and sauna with stunning harbour views.
5 minute walk to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
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Suggested Budget Accommodation
All budget accommodation must be booked directly with the hotel/s and not via the Congress Secretariat.
Wakeup! Sydney Central
509 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia
Phone: +61 2 9288 7888
Fax: +61 2 9288 7889
Website: www.wakeup.com.au
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The Woolbrokers Darling Harbour
22 Allen Street
Pyrmont 2009 NSW
Phone: +61 2 9552 4773
Fax: +61 2 9552 4771
Website: members.ozemail.com.au/~woolbrokers
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The Vulcan Hotel
500 Wattle Street
Ultimo 2007 NSW
Phone: +61 2 9211 3283
Fax: +61 2 9212 7439
Website: www.vulcanhotel.com.au |
Pacific International Hotel
717 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: +61 2 9289 4400
Fax: +61 2 9281 5118
Website: www.pacificinthotels.com
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Additional Bedding
Rollaway beds are available at most of the Congress hotels at an additional cost. Please contact the Congress Secretariat on info@pia2008.com for further details.
Amendments or Cancellations
All amendments or cancellations to your accommodation booking must be made with the Congress Secretariat and not directly to the hotel. All amendments or cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellations received after 3 March 2008 will not be refunded their accommodation deposit.
Deposits
All accommodation bookings must be accompanied with a deposit the equivalent of one night’s tariff. This deposit will be forwarded on your behalf by the Congress Secretariat to the relevant hotel and used to confirm your accommodation booking. No bookings will be confirmed by the Congress Secretariat until one night’s deposit has been received. Each delegate must settle the remainder of their accommodation upon check-out.
Early Arrivals
Standard hotel check in time in Australia is 1400. If you will be arriving earlier than 1400 and require your room upon arrival to the hotel, you may be required to book your room the night prior to ensure immediate occupancy. You will be required to pay an additional night’s tariff should you wish to guarantee your room. Please advise the Congress Secretariat on your registration form if you are pre-booking your room for the night prior to your arrival so that your hotel can be informed.
Late Arrivals
If you will be arriving to your hotel after 1700, please advise the Congress Secretariat on your registration form so that your hotel can be informed. If you do not alert the Congress Secretariat to your late arrival, the hotel may release your reservation.
Change of Booking
Any change in booking must be made in writing to the Congress Secretariat and NOT directly to the hotel.
Group Accommodation Bookings
The Congress Secretariat offers organisations the opportunity to arrange rooms for groups attending the Congress. For further information, please email the following details to the Congress Secretariat on info@pia2008.com or call + 61 2 9518 7722.
- Preferred Hotel
- Number of rooms required
- Check In and Check Out dates
- Organisation
- Contact Name
- Contact phone, fax and email address
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