Accommodation
Ether Conference Centre is located in a complex which offers two conference hotel options; The Swanston Hotel, Grand Mercure is a 4.5 star hotel featuring spacious and contemporary rooms, whilst the 3.5 star Mercure Welcome Melbourne offers modern, comfortable rooms and terrific value-for-money.
Within the complex you'll find a variety of facilities, including a well-equipped gymnasium, heated indoor relaxation pool, the chic and cosy Cocoon Bar, Soul Café, the Louden Kitchen & Grill and 24-hour room service. Convenient airport shuttle drop-offs and pick-ups are also available from the hotel.
Other guest facilities include same-day laundry service, valet parking, luggage storage, foreign currency exchange, broadband or wireless internet connectivity, and the most knowledgeable Concierge in town, ready to let you in on all of Melbourne's secrets or help with anything you may need.
The Swanston Hotel, Grand Mercure - 4.5 stars
Enjoy the beautifully presented The Swanston Hotel, Grand Mercure with its 200 spacious and contemporary rooms, including:
» Opening windows for fresh air
» Flat screen TVs with DVD players
» Complimentary DVD library
» Pay-per-view movies
» 8 Foxtel channels
» Ipod docks
» Large work desks with broadband or WiFi Internet
» Tea and coffee making facilities
» Iron and ironing board
» Microwaves, toasters, personal safes
» Individually climate controlled air-conditioning and heating
Mercure Welcome Melbourne - 3.5 stars
The Mercure Welcome Melbourne offers 330 modern, comfortable rooms and terrific value-for-money, with a range of features to ensure a relaxed and happy stay, including:
» Tea and coffee making facilities
» Flat screen TVs
» Pay-per-view movies
» 8 Foxtel channels
» Individually climate controlled air-conditioning and heating
» Work desks with broadband or WiFi Internet
» Iron and ironing board
» Superior and Privilege Rooms available for those wanting to upgrade and enjoy more space and amenities






