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 Accommodation in MELBOURNE and nearby
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Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, is a cosmopolitan, elegant city of fine buildings famous for its trams, wonderful parks and numerous restaurants. Melbourne was settled by sea traders in Victorian times and many beautiful buildings from that era remain.  The city is on Port Phillip Bay, on the Yarra River, and in recent years the old dockland areas on the Yarra have been redeveloped to form a sophisticated and vibrant south bank area that includes Melbourne's exhibition centre, casino and some smart shops, cafes and restaurants.  The sporting hub of Australia, Melbourne is the home of Aussie Rules.  It has the Melbourne Cricket Ground and hosts annually the Melbourne Grand Prix and the Australian Tennis Open.  Nearby are the beautiful Dandenong Ranges and the pastoral and wine growing Yarra Valley region.   Another gem to visit is the old goldrush town of Walhalla with its delightful Star Hotel. 
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Travel ideas from Melbourne - shown immediately below ...
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TRAVEL IDEAS: day and longer trips, country accommodation and  things to do from Melbourne

City Excursions:  city centre outings
Wildlife Day Walkabout: Western Plains/Brisbane Ranges 
Country Day Trips: a taste of Victorian countryside
Wine Day Trips: including Yarra Valley
Wine Short Overnight Tours: Yarra/Mornington/Macedon
Private Tour: Great Ocean Rd + Melbourne to Adelaide  
Accommodation on Great Ocean Road: hotels + B&Bs
Melbourne-Sydney by coach: small group tour, 2 nights
Walk Mt Baw Baw to Walhalla: Vic Alps bush and luxury
Self Drive Routes: pre-planned itineraries from Melb.		 Retreats in Victoria: special places to stay
Star Hotel, Walhalla: a Truly Australia personal favourite
Grampians Guided Walk: 4 nights in superb scenery
Grampians Self Guide Walk: 4 nights / great scenery
Alpine Walking in Victoria: 3 walks Bogong High Plains
Walking Melbourne-Sydney: vehicle assisted walking 
Southern Ocean Guided Walk: Near Gt Ocean Road
Southern Ocean Self-Guide Walk: Nr Gt Ocean Road
Coastal Wildlife Expedition: 3 nights in East Gippsland
Gippsland Boating: sail yourself on Gippsland Lakes 
  
PRICES from: ACCOMMODATION in MELBOURNE and nearby
Brief Melbourne hotel descriptions are given beneath this Price Panel
Prices are per room per night for either 1 or 2 persons and are 'room only' (no meals) unless otherwise stated in descriptions.  Taxes and service charges are included.
Room only unless otherwise stated - supplements may apply (see dates below ...) Until 31 March 2009 1 April 2009 - 31 March 2010 Truly
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Truly Melbourne Stopover Package: 3 nights including transfers and sightseeing - GREAT VALUE 
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Jasper Hotel - Deluxe Queen or Twin
                   - Executive Queen or Twin		 A$153
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Holiday Inn Airport A$197 A$39 Request Request 261
Novotel St. Kilda - Standard non-bay view A$168 NA Request NA 263
Rendezvous Hotel  - Deluxe room A$181 A$51 Request Request 274
Mantra on the Park- 1 bed. superior apartment A$215 A$49 Request Request 265
Medina Grand - Studio suite
                     - 1 bedroom apartment		 A$181
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Mercure Grand on Swanston - Standard A$187 A$54 Request Request 266
Novotel on Collins - Standard room A$237 A$59 Request Request 267
Hotel Lindrum - Standard room A$261 NA Request NA 275
The Windsor - Superior room
*A$40 less per room per nt 1Apr-16Oct'08		 A$294* A$65 Request Request 268
Hotel Sofitel - Superior room A$299 A$68 Request Request 269
Park Hyatt - Park King/Twin A$314 A$77 Request Request 270
NEARBY TO MELBOURNE
Click here for Budget accommodation in Victoria including Yarra Glen Grand Hotel, Yarra Valley
Chateau Yering, Yarra Valley ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Quest Ansonia, Ballarat A$205 A$28 Request Request 271
Doherty Ballarat Lodge - Standard room A$176 A$25 Request Request 1207
Holmwood Guesthouse Phillip Is. incl. breakf. (surcharge for 1 night stays in peak periods) A$180 NA Request NA 272
Lake House, Daylesford -  Guesthouse room incl. breakfast A$410 NA Request NA 1430
Star Hotel Walhalla B&B (Double, not twin)   
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SUPPLEMENTS
Supplements to our special hotel prices will normally apply at Easter, Christmas, New Year and and during major events such as the AFL Grand Final (late Sept), Melbourne Cup Carnival (early Nov), Australian Open Tennis (late Jan), and the F1 Grand Prix (early March).  Supplements may apply at peak Australian holiday times
~  Prices are per room per night for either double or single occupancy.  Rates are 'room only' (no meals) unless otherwise stated in descriptions.  Taxes and service charges are included.
~ Brief descriptions for each hotel are shown below this price panel.  All rooms have en suite bathrooms.
~ Child under 12 is FREE when sharing a room with parents, using existing bedding, at most hotels.
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Please use the Truly Reference Number when making booking enquiries
NOTE:  Bookings which are less than A$300 in total will incur a A$10 admin fee.
Bookings made with Truly Australia are covered by our ABTA Bond - this financial protection does NOT apply to bookings made direct with the local operator or hotel.   You are completely free to arrange your own flights to Australia - or, if you are departing from the UK, we can quote separately by Email for competitive flight prices, including in business class.
   

MELBOURNE HOTELS - Brief Descriptions
Truly Australia's selected hotels are broadly graded into 6 categories to give clients an approximate idea of the quality of the accommodation: Budget (1 star), Tourist (2 star); Standard (3 star); First Class (4 star), Superior (4.5 star) & Deluxe (5 star). Small and individualistic hotels are also often described as 'Boutique'.
In Australia, the description 'Suite' does not necessarily mean the accommodation has a separate bedroom.
 
JASPER HOTEL
Standard Grade/Boutique.  65 guest rooms and suites. Utterly modern, minimalist and great value.  Conveniently located near the Queen Victoria Market, a few minutes walk from the main shopping streets.  The Jasper is on the airport shuttle route.		 Guest room at the Jasper Hotel, Melbourne
Holiday Inn, Melbourne Airport HOLIDAY INN MELBOURNE AIRPORT
Standard.  202 rooms. A short walk from airport terminal.  The sound-proofed rooms are air-conditioned with iron, tea/coffee making, TV. Has pool, gym, restaurant, bar.

NOVOTEL ST KILDA HOTEL
Standard.  209 rooms. 15 minutes by taxi or tram from central Melbourne. 100 metres from St Kilda Beach on Port Philip Bay. Trendy St Kilda has many restaurants to choose from and this hotel offers a combination of beach and city life. Rooms have city or beach view, air-conditioning, TV, fridge. Has heated saltwater pool, gym, sauna, spa, bar, cafe and restaurant.
 		 Novotel St Kilda Hotel, Melbourne
Mantra on the Park, Melbourne MANTRA ON THE PARK, Melbourne
Previously Saville Park Suites. First Class. 144 rooms. Opposite Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building - within walking distance of the centre. 1-bedroom suites (2-bedroom available on request) with excellent facilities - separate lounge/dining area, kitchen, washing machine and dryer, iron, TV, air-conditioning and balcony. Has heated indoor pool and sauna and a bar/restaurant.

MEDINA GRAND APARTMENTS
First Class. 155 rooms. Central location opposite Law Courts and close to trendy cafes, restaurants and bars.  Studios and apartments are all air-conditioned and well equipped - all the apartments have fully equipped kitchens and separate lounge, dining and work areas.   Has 24 hour reception, restaurant, indoor pool and sauna, gym and undercover parking (extra cost|).
 		 Pool at Medina Grand Apartments, Melbourne
Pool at Mercure Grand on Swanston, Melbourne MERCURE GRAND HOTEL ON SWANSTON
Standard/First Class. 200 rooms. Previously the All Seasons Premier Swanston. On the edge of the city within easy walking distance of the centre. Spacious air-conditioned rooms all have private bathroom, TV, CD player, iron, fridge, toaster, microwave. Has heated rooftop pool, spa, gaming lounge, bar, cafe and restaurant.
NOVOTEL ON COLLINS
First Class/Superior.  323 rooms. Central location on tree-lined Collins Street and part of the stylish 'Australia on Collins' specialty shopping complex with probably the best panoramic view in Melbourne from the rooftop viewing area. Air-conditioned rooms have private bathroom, TV, internet facility, iron, fridge. Has bar and brasserie.		 Guest room at Novotel on Collins, Melbourne
Horel Lindrum, Melbourne HOTEL LINDRUM
First Class/Superior/Boutique.  59 rooms.   
Delightful and chic hotel.   Contemporary interior fittings and facilities inside a classic and historic building - all within an easy walking distance of the city centre.  Haqs an intimate and personal club style atmosphere - enjoy a meal in the restaurant, a drink in the lounge, or simply relax with a cognac while playing a game of billiards  Tasteful, air-conditioned, well appointed rooms all with internet modem points.  The Hotel Lindrum is a non smoking hotel with health club.
THE WINDSOR
Superior/Deluxe.  180 rooms. Elegant landmark opposite State Parliament House and Treasury Gardens. Built in 1883 and superbly refurbished in mid-1990's. Lovely air-conditioned and well appointed rooms - all are doubles; no twin bedded rooms are available. Has restaurants, bars, gym. Charming.

Windsor Hotel, Melbourne
Restaurant at Hotel Sofitel, Melbourne HOTEL SOFITEL
Superior/Deluxe.  363 room. Situated at the chic 'Paris End' of tree-lined Collins Street and convenient to all of the city's attractions. Rooms are air-conditioned and sumptuously appointed and start on the 36th floor to offer guests spectacular views. Has extensively equipped Health Club and restaurants and bars that range from informal to fine dining.
PARK HYATT
Deluxe.  240 rooms. Located just outside the city centre but within easy walking distance. The superbly appointed large rooms are a delight to stay in. Has tennis court, indoor pool, health spa and choice of bars and restaurants. Excellent.		 Park Hyatt Hotel, Melbourne

 
Nearby to Melbourne
CHATEAU YERING, YARRA VALLEY 
Deluxe.  20 rooms. Not far from Yarra Glen, adjoining Yering Station winery and restaurant. Superb rooms have period furniture, spa, open fire. Excellent conservatory restaurant. Discreet, recommended.   
 		 Chateau Yering, Yarra Valley
Doherty's Ballarat Lodge DOHERTY'S BALLARAT LODGE
First Class.  71 rooms.   Uniquely located opposite the award-winning attraction, Sovereign Hill.   Has restaurants and bars plus the 'Thalgo Sanctuary' spa which provides the ultimate beauty and health experience for the body.   All guest rooms are located on ground floor level and open onto landscaped courtyards and gardens.
QUEST ANSONIA, BALLARAT
First Class/Superior.   20 rooms. In central Ballarat and convenient for Sovereign Hill. This classic Victorian building underwent major conversion in 1996 resulting in a stylish and contemporary interior. Lovely rooms are all different layouts but all have polished floors and hydronic heating. Described locally as a 'boutique' hotel.

Quest Ansonia Hotel, Ballarat
Holmwood Guesthouse, Phillip Island HOLMWOOD GUESTHOUSE, PHILLIP ISLAND
Tourist/Standard.  Set in an attractive garden 200 metres from a swimming beach in Cowes, Holmwood Guesthouse offers 3 delightfully furnished bedrooms.  Holmwood is a well renovated Federation cottage with a restaurant and a lounge.

STAR HOTEL, WALHALLA
First Class.  12 rooms. Set in the interesting and atmospheric old gold mining mountain hamlet of Walhalla, just over a 2 hour drive east of Melbourne.   Tasteful, well appointed modern rooms have patio or verandah. Excellent restaurant/wine bar. Run in a very hands-on fashion by the highly personable Michael Leaney, The Star Hotel is a particular favourite of the directors of Truly Australia.  
 		 Bandstand and the Star Hotel Walhalla
Lake House, Daylesford LAKE HOUSE, DAYLESFORD
Superior/Deluxe/Boutique.  33 rooms
Attractively situated with a truly exceptional restaurant and a superb spa. The delightful Guesthouse Rooms have queen beds and private bathroom with shower.  Would make a fitting first or last night stay to remember if you are self driving into or out of Melbourne.
 
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