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CROWN TOWERS 5stars
Crown Towers Room
 
Crown Towers and Promenade Hotels
 

8 Whiteman Street
Southbank Victoria 3006
P: +61 3 9292 6666
F: +61 3 9292 6600

Deluxe Room AU$330.00 *
Crystal Club Room AU$440.00
Executive Suite AU$490.00*†
† subject to availability
* room only


Crown Towers Melbourne is a haven of luxury located on Melbourne’s Yarra River at Southbank, in the heart of the city’s arts and leisure precinct, an easy walking distance from the Congress Venue, the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre.

As Crown Towers forms part of the Crown Entertainment Complex, guests can enjoy pampering in Australia’s most luxurious spa, a world class shopping arcade, a range of international fine dining and riverside restaurants – a total of approximately 40 restaurants and bars.

Each guest room boasts king size or double double beds, high speed internet access, dual telephone lines, 42 inch plasma television, spacious marble bathrooms and more than 40 in-room entertainment channels.

All guest rooms feature:
Panoramic bay or city views • Air conditioning with individual temperature control • Coffee & tea making facilities • Direct dial telephones with direct room to room dialling • Voicemail • Facsimile machine with laser printing facility • Electronic safety locks • In room private safe • Separate dressing room • Ironing board & iron • Modern writing desk & writing lamp

All bathrooms feature:
Deep spa baths • Separate shower & toilet cubicles • Television in the bathroom • Telephone • Music facilities

Guests who choose to stay in one of the Crystal Club rooms have complimentary access to the Crystal Club Lounge. Located on the 29th floor of Crown Towers, guests check-in within the privacy of the Crystal Club and can enjoy the facilities that the Crystal Club Lounge has to offer.
The Lounge is an ideal place to enjoy the magnificent views of Melbourne, and is open 24 hours, with breakfast served between 7:00am and midday and pre-dinner drinks between 5:00pm and 7:30pm. Tea, coffee, soft drinks are available at anytime.

Pool, Gymnasium and Tennis
Crown Towers is home to one of the largest and most luxurious indoor pools in the country. Hotel guests can utilise the 25 metre heated indoor pool at their leisure, with access to refreshments poolside.

Two rebound-ace tennis courts are located within the grounds of the rooftop garden and offer a great place for a tennis match as well as breathtaking views.

Crown Towers also boasts a stimulating exercise experience with one of the most technologically advanced gymnasiums in the Southern Hemisphere. The split level gymnasium is available exclusively to guests.
Use of these facilities is complimentary to Crown Towers guests.

Hotel check-in / check-out
Check-in time is 1400 and check-out 1100. Whilst the hotel will do all possible to assist with earlier check-in, this cannot be guaranteed without payment of an additional night’s tariff.

Parking
Valet parking is available at the hotel. Parking is also available at the adjacent Casino car park subject to availability.

†All rates subject to availability. Accomodation at Congress rates are very limited due to the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix. Early booking is recommended.

CROWN PROMENADE 4.5stars
Crown Promenade Foyer
Crown Promenade Foyer
 
Crown Promenade Room
 

8 Whiteman Street
Southbank
Victoria 3006
P: +61 3 9292 6666
F: +61 3 9292 6600

Standard Room AU$240.00 *†
Studio Room AU$315.00
* subject to availability
* room only

Stylish, affordable and modern, Crown Promenade is located in Melbourne’s vibrant Southbank entertainment precinct, and an easy walking distance from the Congress Venue.

Spacious rooms offer views overlooking Port Phillip Bay or the Melbourne CBD and Yarra River.

All guest rooms feature:
68cm flat screen TV • In-room movies, cable television channels and entertainment console. • Sony Playstation 1 & 2 • Individually controlled air-conditioning • In-room dining 24 hour • 2 telephones • High speed internet access • Tea and coffee making facilities

Guests have airbridge access to the exciting Crown Entertainment Complex, to a wide array of Crown’s restaurants and bars, in addition to world-class shopping.

Crown Promenade’s Deck Leisure Centre:
25 metre heated pool and spa pool • Fully equipped gymnasium • Male and female sauna and steam rooms • Locker and change facilities

Hotel check-in / check-out
Check-in time is 1400 and check-out 1100.
Whilst the hotel will do all possible to assist
with earlier check-in, this cannot be guaranteed without payment of an additional night’s tariff.

Parking
Valet parking is available at the adjacent Casino car park subject to availability.

All rates subject to availability. Accomodation at Congress rates are very limited due to the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix. Early booking is recommended.

TRAVELODGE SOUTHBANK
Cnr Southgate Avenue & Riverside Quay
Southbank Vic 3006
P: +61 3 8696 9600
F: +61 2 9690 1160

Standard Room (9 - 12 March incl.) AU$140.00 * †
Standard Room (13 - 15 March incl.) AU$230.00 * †
* room only

For our families and trainees, Travelodge Southbank is a budget option three star hotel ideally positioned for guests to experience the vibrant Melbourne CBD area. Guests are within easy walking distance of restaurants and cafes (with chargeback facilities to some restaurants in Southbank), impressive shopping, renowned art galleries and the Crown Casino. The Melbourne Cricket Ground, Aquarium, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Melbourne Exhibition Centre are just minutes away.

All guest rooms feature:
Climate control air conditioning • Ensuite bathroom • Kitchenette with microwave • Tea & coffee making facilities • TV with radio • Foxtel & in-room movies • Broadband • Work desk • Voicemail • Electronic security lock & peephole

Hotel check-in / check-out
Check-in time is 1400 and check-out 1000. Whilst the hotel will do all possible to assist with earlier check-in, this cannot be guaranteed without payment of an additional night’s tariff.

Parking
Parking is available at the Travelodge Southbank.

†All rates subject to availability. Accomodation at
Congress rates are very limited due to the Australian
Formula 1 Grand Prix. Early booking is recommended.

 

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