Where to stay
The conference venue is located close to a range of accommodation options, from budget to 5-star. A selection of reasonably priced hotel options within easy walking distance is provided below.
The Punthill Apartment Hotel – Little Bourke, located just next to the Chinese Museum, is offering a 10% discount on room rates for Dragon Tails delegates – see details below.
Please note: Early November can be a busy time in Melbourne because it coincides with the Spring Racing Carnival. Delegates are therefore advised to book their accomodation early.
Punthill Apartment Hotel – Little Bourke

We are pleased to be able to offer Dragon Tails 2011 delegates 10% off room rates at Punthill Apartment Hotel – Little Bourke. The hotel is directly across from the conference venue in Cohen Place.
Punthill Little Bourke provides a range of spacious and well-appointed studio, one and two bedroom apartments. The apartments feature high speed internet access, direct dial phone, fully equipped kitchen (excluding studios), flatscreen TV, complimentary Foxtel, DVD players, hair dryer and ironing facilities.
A continental buffet breakfast is available in the breakfast room located on the ground floor. Car parking is also available, but charges apply.
Read more about the features and facilities of Punthill Little Bourke:
Conference delegates will receive an exclusive promotional code after registering, which can then be used to book online at:
Other accommodation options
Victoria Hotel, 215 Little Collins Street: http://www.victoriahotel.com.au/
Quest on Lonsdale, 43 Lonsdale Street: http://www.questapartments.com.au/Accommodation/55/australia/melbourne_cbd/quest_on_lonsdale/welcome.aspx. Quest on Lonsdale are also able to provide a special deal to conference delegates - a discount of 5% off the Best Available Rate of the Day. To receive the discount contact Marketing Administration Manager, Anna Dalgliesh, when booking by email on adalgliesh@questapartments.com.au or by telephone on +61 3 9663 3317.
Somerset Gordon Place and Gordon Heights, Little Bourke Street: http://www.somerset.com/
Citadines ApartHotel, 131–135 Bourke Street: http://www2.citadines.com/australia/melbourne/bourke.html
BreakFree Heritage on Little Bourke, 318 Little Bourke Street: http://www.breakfree.com.au/heritage-on-little-bourke/
City Centre Budget Hotel, 22 Little Collins Street: http://www.citycentrebudgethotel.com.au/
Space Hotel, 380 Russell Street: http://www.spacehotel.com.au/
Exford Hotel, 199 Russell Street: https://www.thebookingbutton.com.au/properties/EXFORDHOTELDIRECT