Concert in Melbourne, going to Rod Laver. Where to stay?

b2tf · 05-10-2009, 10:51 PM

Hi all

Coming down for the Nickelback concert in November which is @ Rod Laver Arena, after some recommendations on a good hotel which is close by (ideally walking distance?) Will need good secure parking too.

Any ideas?

TS50 · 05-10-2009, 11:01 PM

lots of ideas.
budget?
how many people?

b2tf · 05-10-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TS50

lots of ideas.
budget?
how many people?

2x adults so twin share room is fine, overnight stay and if its worth it up to $200. Prefer to book thru wotif if possible too.

rigs · 05-10-2009, 11:06 PM

http://www.richmondhillhotel.com.au/

http://www.wotif.com/search/Advanced...pid=WOAUH11042

TS50 · 05-10-2009, 11:14 PM

Hotel Windsor
Medina appartment, Flinders Street
Grand Hyatt
Stanford Plaza
Rydges on Swanson
Mantra 100 on exhibition

Lots there on that side of town, Good to stay in the CBD side
at least if the missus wants to go shopping, or eating all good
only like a 20 min walk
1000's of people walk back to the city after the concerts

GK · 06-10-2009, 01:49 AM

Travelodge in Southbank.

9 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006
r: 1300 886 886p: +61 3 8696 9600
e: tsbk@travelodge.com.auf: +61 3 9690 1160

Enjoy the concert.

GK

winkle · 06-10-2009, 10:38 AM

I stayed at the Novotel in Collins Street on Saturday night. It was pretty good. Rooms might be a bit more than $200 - I got a discount. They have valet parking ($35) and the buffet breakfast was fantastic.

RG · 06-10-2009, 10:42 AM

Should be able to get a room for that at the new Northbank Hilton. Best bet is to book as late as you feel comfortable with and see what you can get as a last minute bargain. Looking at a map anything from Elizabeth Street back towards Etihad is within walking distance, or you could always just jump on a tram.

TS50 · 06-10-2009, 10:47 AM

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Should be able to get a room for that at the new Northbank Hilton. Best bet is to book as late as you feel comfortable with and see what you can get as a last minute bargain. Looking at a map anything from Elizabeth Street back towards Etihad is within walking distance, or you could always just jump on a tram.

He said concert is at Rod Laver, not ETIHAD
So best from Swanson towards spring street
Still a good walking distance

RG · 06-10-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TS50

He said concert is at Rod Laver, not ETIHAD
So best from Swanson towards spring street
Still a good walking distance

I realised that about 22 minutes after I posted it lol.

There's a nice place near Jolimont train station overlooking the MCG on Flinders St that would be a good bet, for the life of me I can't remeber the name.

TS50 · 06-10-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RG

I realised that about 22 minutes after I posted it lol.

There's a nice place near Jolimont train station overlooking the MCG on Flinders St that would be a good bet, for the life of me I can't remeber the name.

Its nice
but when football is on
or a big concert, they knowhow to charge
trust me
be way over the $200

LTDterri · 06-10-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TS50

Its nice
but when football is on
or a big concert, they knowhow to charge
trust me
be way over the $200

That would be Hilton on the Park and yeah they will charge you plenty, have you thought of somewhere just out of the city then parking at the MCG for the concert, 5 min walk from the g to Rod Laver

onfire · 06-10-2009, 04:52 PM

Langham on Southbank. My plan when I see Pearl Jam in Nov.

TS50 · 06-10-2009, 04:58 PM

Wasnt the hilton i was thinking of, its the one right next door to the G, prob about 10 yrs old
Mecure on Exhibition is ok
so many choices

rodderz · 06-10-2009, 09:38 PM

Aust...Nickelback? Go to the pub instead! lol

Rydges and Hyatt are good, and close to the overpass walkway which goes to the stadium

GUTLES · 08-10-2009, 11:34 PM

Hey Aust, which night are you going? I'm going on the 16th of November & can offer you a bed if ya want to save some coin - about 30 min drive from the city..

b2tf · 09-10-2009, 11:06 AM

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Hey Aust, which night are you going? I'm going on the 16th of November & can offer you a bed if ya want to save some coin - about 30 min drive from the city..

Hey Adam,

going on the 17th unfortunately but thanks very much for the offer.

JamesR · 09-10-2009, 08:04 PM

http://www.georgepowlett.com.au/index.html

look them up on wotif.

Kenaz · 12-10-2009, 12:07 PM

I highly recommend Quay West at Southbank. Beautiful rooms, close to Rod Laver, secure parking.

290v · 12-10-2009, 01:47 PM

I usually stay at Ashley Gardens caravan Pk leave the car next to the cabin the bus leaves every 20 Minutes from infront of the park into melbourne its about 7 Kms west of Melbourne CBD

loosey · 12-10-2009, 08:53 PM

We stayed at the Melbourne short stay apartments the other week. It was on city st/rd? southbank and we could see the crown and the Eureka tower from our Balcony. We were paying about 320 a night but I'm pretty sure they've got cheaper ones.

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I usually stay at Ashley Gardens caravan Pk leave the car next to the cabin the bus leaves every 20 Minutes from infront of the park into melbourne its about 7 Kms west of Melbourne CBD

+1 That place was really nice when I stayed there (would be about 5 years ago now though..)

290v · 12-10-2009, 09:01 PM

Our Club stays there when we go to the FPV fun day we leave the cars next to the cabins night to go to the Crown & sight seeing had no problems so far and if you join the Big 4 caravan Pk club you get a discount everytime you go to any big 4 Caravan Pk through out Australia i think it is $40.00 for two years membership

**Peuty** · 12-10-2009, 09:11 PM

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Aust...Nickelback? Go to the pub instead! lol

He likes his pants around his feet.

I have nothing else to add.

TURBOTAXI · 12-10-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesR

http://www.georgepowlett.com.au/index.html

look them up on wotif.

Yep $99 per night one night or $79 per night for two.

Not overly pretty but heating cooling and a kitchenette.

Stayed there last week.

Dave_Obsession · 15-10-2009, 12:36 PM

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Langham on Southbank. My plan when I see Pearl Jam in Nov.

+1...not sure if you'll stay under the $200 mark for the room - but the in-hotel restaurant (Melba's) is amazing!!

onfire · 15-10-2009, 11:57 PM

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+1...not sure if you'll stay under the $200 mark for the room - but the in-hotel restaurant (Melba's) is amazing!!

Family rates, but probably still expensive none the less. But we're coming down from the country, so why not get something nice, and close to the CBD.