Crowne Plaza Melbourne Convention Centre

Got lucky & room with river view on a high floor. Melb weather was kind so very scenic. Quck check in. No fuss. Complimentry internet that was surprisingly fast. Hot chocolate in the rooms. Close to convention center. 10 min walk from the Southern Cross sky bus service to airport. Casino 15 min walk acorss the river. Pool was nicely tucked away in a maze. Used the 24 hour gym. Quick checkout. Concierge can store your baggage until you are ready to leave. 1 computer not working in business area but no sweat use another. Forgot my laptop this trip. Forogot to bring back my poster from the convention.

River view from the room. Convention cneter in background. Great spring day in Melbourne.

Sir Stamford Circular Quay Sydney

Large room. Steak dinner with room service. Direct train from domestic airport then walk 10 minutes. Close to offices on Phillip st. Near the opera. Quaint old style decor. Small but passable gym. Wading pool on the 5th floor. Breakfast in dining room with old style charm. 

The pool on the 5th Floor

Breakfast in the dining room.

Had breakfast here after staying in the hotel. The have poached eggs with smoked salmon or trout in little containers. Also have a juicer for the ginger, carrot and celery breakfast juice. The pancake machine wasn't working on the morning I was there.  Tea came in a proper pot and single tea bag. $35 per person for the hot breakfast. Sausage and bacon available.

Hilton Adeliade

We arrived late on Thursday night. Couldn't get a steak on room service. Had the chicken curry & rice. Hearty chicken chunks in the curry.  Good feed. Buffet breakfast the morning after. Rooms were fine for the single night. Room overlooked the square and the light rail. Gym was ok. Didn't get to use the pool. Easy to get taxis. I didn't get to visit the city as I only stayed 1 night for work. Managed to get complimentary wifi.


Standard room

Chicken curry room service