Darren69 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Hey all, anyone willing to share some experiences re- nearby accom available for the hi fi show? Within walking distance would be great. Will prolly just be me or me and a mate, better looking half canna make it so it doesn't need to be too flashy. Otherwise shall keep Googling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Adina StKilda? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Have you tried thePullman? Stay at the show 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren69 Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) @blybo thanks Neil but website says 'no vacancy'. @joz rooms available for around $850 for the three nights so will see if there is anywhere cheaper that's still nearby but def an option of course, in case of lots of 'no vacancies' on other sites. Am planning to fly down Fri, head back Mon. Edited May 9, 2017 by Darren69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Perhaps check these. They are very close by and also give you some access to the local eateries. https://www.airbnb.com.au/s/Saint-Kilda--Australia?s_tag=PmJObR_Z&allow_override[]= 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) 16 hours ago, Darren69 said: Hey all, anyone willing to share some experiences re- nearby accom available for the hi fi show? Within walking distance would be great. Will prolly just be me or me and a mate, better looking half canna make it so it doesn't need to be too flashy. Otherwise shall keep Googling. Adina Apartments - clean and tidy, location is excellent on Fitzroy St. so plenty of cafes, restaurants, bars etc., and the show is a 3 minute Uber or 14 min. walk - https://www.tfehotels.com/brands/adina-apartment-hotels/adina-apartment-hotel-st-kilda?utm_source=googleplaces&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=googleplaces EDIT: I was there about 3 months ago and interior is very clean and well presented. Edited May 9, 2017 by Kaynin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Kaynin said: Adina Apartments - clean and tidy, location is excellent on Fitzroy St. so plenty of cafes, restaurants, bars etc., and the show is a 3 minute Uber - https://www.tfehotels.com/brands/adina-apartment-hotels/adina-apartment-hotel-st-kilda?utm_source=googleplaces&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=googleplaces EDIT: I was there about 3 months ago and interior is very clean and well presented. Yep great location.Only a tram ride away to nearly anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren69 Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 Lads, you're the bomb(s), will check later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Just now, joz said: Yep great location.Only a tram ride away to nearly anywhere. Oooh, ouch. Just checked the rates for the period of the show and a twin room is about $240 a night. Their website said it's a high booking period - Melbourne Cup weekend...goodluck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted May 9, 2017 Administrator Share Posted May 9, 2017 WAIT - this is NOT what we were assured with the hotel for the weekend.. Let me call the hotel this morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 9 minutes ago, Darren69 said: Lads, you're the bomb(s), will check later. Whatever you decide don't delay too long mate, it will end up NO VACANCY across town that weekend sooner rather than later... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren69 Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Kaynin said: Whatever you decide don't delay too long mate, it will end up NO VACANCY across town that weekend sooner rather than later... Indeed. My earlier Google has introduced some haste. Ah yeah, right, it's that bloody nag race people get all frothed up about!! Dammit. Edited May 9, 2017 by Darren69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted May 9, 2017 Administrator Share Posted May 9, 2017 Waiting on a call back from our events coordinator. Prior to selecting this date for our show we called around hotels in Melbourne. Only hotels within the immediate vicinity of Flemington Racecourse said they see increased occupancy across that weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted May 9, 2017 Administrator Share Posted May 9, 2017 Don't forget, there are two parts of the hotel we host the show at. Pullman AND Mercure. I just checked the website, and there is no shortage of availability for the weekend of the show. Mercure is the cheaper option compared to Pullman. http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-8811-mercure-melbourne-albert-park/index.shtml 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 5 minutes ago, Marc said: Waiting on a call back from our events coordinator. Prior to selecting this date for our show we called around hotels in Melbourne. Only hotels within the immediate vicinity of Flemington Racecourse said they see increased occupancy across that weekend. Yeah but it's not the price you pay they are talking about, it's the "standard rate" which is usually highly discounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted May 9, 2017 Administrator Share Posted May 9, 2017 Not following. See the prior post, 2 x Nights = $389.30 in the Mercure tower of the venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted May 9, 2017 Administrator Share Posted May 9, 2017 I've just updated the Accommodation page of the HiFi Show website with both options/links. http://hifishow.com.au/accommodation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Marc said: Not following. See the prior post, 2 x Nights = $389.30 in the Mercure tower of the venue. I believe the normal rate is called the cloak rate? But nobody ever pays this unless at uber peak times. So they are not increasing rates, just reducing discounts from the cloak rate at certain times. It's semantics, but many businesses run on a similar model. I'm not talking about the Mecure or pullman here, just the industry norm for inner city accommodation. Edited May 9, 2017 by blybo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 5 minutes ago, Marc said: Don't forget, there are two parts of the hotel we host the show at. Pullman AND Mercure. I just checked the website, and there is no shortage of availability for the weekend of the show. Mercure is the cheaper option compared to Pullman. http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-8811-mercure-melbourne-albert-park/index.shtml $200 per night is more reasonable, especially considering you're already at the show and if Dazza is travelling with a mate then $100 each p.n. You'll likely have to travel to Fitzroy St. in St. Kilda or Chapel St. in Windsor for good eating/drinking options though anyway... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted May 9, 2017 Administrator Share Posted May 9, 2017 Be thankful it's not in Sydney. It always costs me a fortune to stay in a CBD vicinity hotel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 11 minutes ago, Marc said: Be thankful it's not in Sydney. It always costs me a fortune to stay in a CBD vicinity hotel. But you'd only get half the turn out. Everyone knows Melburnians support their events better than Sydneysiders... On a global scale, hotel rooms in Melbourne and Sydney are very expensive period. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankn Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I'm happy to share a twin bed room with another attendee. Please pm me if interested. I'm arriving in Mel on the Thursday (I think). Cheers. Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 1 minute ago, frankn said: I'm happy to share a twin bed room with another attendee. Please pm me if interested. I'm arriving in Mel on the Thursday (I think). Cheers. Frank Is that your policy with Ugg boots too??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blybo Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 23 minutes ago, Kaynin said: $200 per night is more reasonable, especially considering you're already at the show and if Dazza is travelling with a mate then $100 each p.n. You'll likely have to travel to Fitzroy St. in St. Kilda or Chapel St. in Windsor for good eating/drinking options though anyway... @Darren69 And as long as it's not pouring with rain, a nice walk thru albert park to the show from the Adina or similar is a nice start to the day. Fitzroy St also has live music and a few good watering holes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted May 10, 2017 Administrator Share Posted May 10, 2017 11 minutes ago, blybo said: And as long as it's not pouring with rain Now why did you go and say that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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