Travel and accommodation information


Accommodation Booking Instructions

Accommodation is not included in the conference fees. Should you require assistance, please contact the conference secretariat by e-mail (conference@portmann-events.com). To make your accommodation booking request, you MUST use the accommodation booking form (PDF) below. The completed accommodation booking request forms and payments are to be returned by email (conference@portmann-events.com) or fax (+61 7 3341 8006) to the conference secretariat by the 12th of June 2014 to secure your accommodation request. Requests received after this date cannot be guaranteed and will be subject to availability.

A special accommodation conference rates had been secured for all IEEE MDM 2014 conference delegates. These rates are subject to availability and are correct at the time of quotation. Payments for accommodation should be 'made to' the hotel or apartment you select.

All hotel options are located in Brisbane City along the Brisbane River, and are within approximately 10 minutes walking distance from each other. These hotels are also approximately within 10 minutes walking distance to the CityCat Ferry Terminal, the main mode of transport to the conference venue, The University of Queensland.

Please select your accommodation option from below.

Mantra Southbank Apartments

MANTRA SOUTHBANK BOOKING FORM (PDF)

Location: 161 Grey Street, South Bank, QLD, Australia Map
CityCat Ferry Terminal: Southbank
Room Types:
1-Bedroom Apartment at AUD $285.00 per room per night, inclusive of 10% GST
Consist of queen bed or king bed or twin bed (2 king singles) accommodating 1-2 persons (maximum 3, extra charge $40.00 per day), average room size 55m2, fully appointed kitchen with granite bench tops and stainless steel appliances, fully equipped laundry with washing machine and dryer and its’ own balcony. Please note that room allocation is subject to availability and the hotel’s policy.
Breakfasts: Special full buffet breakfast rate of AUD $25.00 per person.

Mercure Hotel

MERCURE HOTEL BOOKING FORM (PDF)

Location: 85–87 North Quay, Brisbane, QLD, Australia Map
CityCat Ferry Terminal: North Quay
Room Types:
City View Hotel Room at AUD $200.00 per room per night, inclusive of 10% GST or
River View Room at AUD $230.00 per room per night, inclusive of 10% GST.
Consist of queen bed, king bed or twin bed (2 king singles) Please note that room allocation is subject to availability and the hotel’s policy.
Breakfasts: Special full buffet breakfast rate of AUD $20.00 per person.

Stamford Plaza Brisbane

STAMFORD PLAZA BRISBANE BOOKING FORM (PDF)

Location: Corner of Margaret & Edward Streets, Brisbane, QLD 4000 Australia Map
CityCat Ferry Terminal: Eagle Street Pier
Room Types: Superior King Room at AUD $280.00 per room per night, inclusive of 10% GST Consist of king bed or twin bed (2 king singles). Please note that room allocation is subject to availability and the hotel’s policy.
Breakfasts: Special full buffet breakfast rate of AUD $30.00 (Monday-Friday) and AUD $42 (Saturday-Sunday) per person.

Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane Hotel

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON BRISBANE BOOKING FORM (PDF)

Location: 99 Mary Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia Map
CityCat Ferry Terminal: Eagle Street Pier
Room Types: Comfort King Hotel Room at AUD $250.00 per room per night, inclusive of 10% GST
Consist of queen bed, king bed or twin bed (2 king singles). Please note that room allocation is subject to availability and the hotel’s policy.
Breakfasts: Special full buffet breakfast rate of AUD $20.00 per person.

The University of Queensland Cromwell College Booking

The UQ Cromwell College Student Accommodation – CROMWELL COLLEGE BOOKING FORM

The University of Queensland offers a limited number of student accommodation rooms at the Cromwell College for IEEE MDM 2014 conference delegates and first preference will be given to students. Payments for the Cromwell College accommodation should be made to ‘Cromwell College’.
Location: 60 Walcott Street, St Lucia, QLD, Australia Map *Please walk following the directions on the map from the student accommodation to the conference venue within the campus.
Room Type:
Standard Student Single Room at AUD $74 per room per night, minimum 3 night stay, inclusive of 10% GST
Consist of single occupancy student accommodation. Please note that room booking is subject to availability and Cromwell College accommodation policy.
Breakfasts: Breakfasts (plus lunch and dinner) is included and served in the College Dining Room. There is no rate available if meals are not taken.

Optional Tours Information


To access great savings at Village Roadshow Theme Parks simply visit www.themeparks.com.au/promocode, follow the instructions and enter the IEEEMDM2014 promo code.

IEEE MDM participants have access to special rates by using the conference code (promo code). The conference code can be found in the Delegate Confirmation Letter, which is sent by email once their registration payment is processed successfully

For day trips around Brisbane and the Gold Coast….

FOR SEA WORLD & WARNER BROS. MOVIE WORLD 1 DAY ADMISSION TICKETS


Your promo code pricing: Adult/Child/Pensioner $45.00



FOR WET’N’WILD WATER WORLD 1 DAY ADMISSION TICKETS


Your promo code pricing: Adult/Child/Pensioner $29.00



FOR AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK SPECTACULAR TICKETS


Your promo code pricing: Varied discount based on standard peak and non peak pricing



FOR PARADISE COUNTRY


Your promo code pricing: Adult/Child/Pensioner $18.00



FOR VIP SEASON PASS


Your promo code pricing: VIP Pass - Varied discount based on season

For that special and tailored short holiday break around Australia contact...


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Email: maryjay@holidaypacific.com.au
Direct line: +61 7 5504 0401
Phone: +61 7 5538 8666
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For information and booking of various tour packages around Australia contact...


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Direct line: 1300 228 546
Phone: +61 2 9028 5182
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