Stamford Plaza Hotel Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

General Description:	Other amenities/services: rooms with phone, radio, climate control, bathrobe, movies tv, fully-equipped kitchen. Wheelchair access, safety deposit facilities, 24-hour room service, guest laundry, business centre, interconnecting rooms, jacuzzi, spa, currency exchange, boutique, doctor on call, babysitting facilities. Conference room capacity: up to 250 persons.Opened: 1990. Renovated: 1993.The stamford plaza is a luxurious hotel situated 22 kilometers from melbourne international airport. Experience award-winning service and unbeatable location at the paris end of small collins street, in the heart of the city near boutiques, theaters and restaurants. The crown casino is only a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Melbourne's ckicket ground and colonial stadium is two kilometers from the hotel while the treasury garden and fitzory garden is only a kilometer away. The stamford plaza features 283 large refurbished apartment style suites with kitchen, lounge/dining and ensuite with spa bath. Choose from an extensive range of culinary delights from the executive chef at the eatery, bar and cafe. Twelve function rooms overlook the city. Also an adjacent historic venue features decorative high-up ceilings and chandeliers. For your relaxation, the hotel offers a rooftop heated indoor/outdoor pool, sauna, spa and mini-gym. With six confidential business offices, the stamford plaza allows you to have a business address in melbourne. Complementing the genteel accommodations and main location, is unparalleled service provided by a dedicated and polite staff. The stamford plaza is minutes to dining, shopping and amusement venues.Located at the 'paris' end of small collins street in the heart of cosmopolitan melbourne, the hotel is a stylish all-suite hotel. The hotel is only 18 km from tullamarine international airport and the domestic airport. It is the ideal base for business or leisure given its close proximity to the very supreme of fashion, theatre and dining. It is also within walking distance of the city's legendary sporting venues.The hotel offers 283 suites in total. It has a lobby with 24-hour reception, 24-hour concierge service, a cafã©, bar, eatery, conference facilities and room service.A deluxe property conveniently situated in the city. The hotel also offers a heated rooftop indoor / outdoor swimming pool, sauna and fully equipped gym. Ss1008a modern building with 15 floors built in 1989.Medium lobby with 4 lifts.
Hotel Overview:	Melbourne's five star best all-suite - offers the convenience and space of an apartment and the services and facilities of a five star hotel. In the central
Attractions:	Centrally located in the heart of melbourne"s cosmopolitan cbd, stamford plaza melbourne is surrounded by the city"s leading boutiques, department stores, restaurants, bars and theatre, and in the vicinity of melbourne"s illustrious sporting venues: melbourne cricket ground (mcg), telstra dome and rod lava arena. For those wanting to soak up the city"s unique sophistication: federation square, the victorian arts centre, melbourne exhibition & convention centre, parliament house, melbourne museum and the national gallery of victoria are all nearby. And if you crave the natural beauty of the environment: the botanical gardens, war memorial, fitzroy gardens and yarra river are in walking distance from the hotel.
Cancellation Policy:	Valid for 01apr08-12jun08, 15jun08-25sep08, 29sep08-30oct08, 05nov08-30dec08, 02jan09-28jan09, 02feb09-25feb09, 29feb09-04mar09, 08mar09-11mar09, 15mar09-18mar09, 22mar09-23mar09, 30mar09-31mar09: - 1 night cancellation fee will be charged for bookings cancelled 7 days or less previous to travel or in the event of a no-show. Valid for 13jun08-14jun08, 26sep08-28sep08, 31oct08-04nov08, 31dec08-01jan09, 29jan09-01feb09, 26feb09-28feb09, 09mar09-15mar09: - no refund for bookings cancelled 21 days or less previous to travel or in the event of a no-show. Valid for 05mar09-08mar09, 12mar09-15mar09, 19mar09-22mar09, 26mar09-29mar09: - no refund for bookings cancelled 30 days or less previous to travel or in the event of a no-show. Valid for 01apr09-24sep09, 27sep09-29oct09, 08nov09-30dec09, 01jan10-17jan10. 01feb10-31mar10: - 1 night cancellation fee will be charged for bookings cancelled 72 hours or less previous to travel or in the event of a no-show. Valid for: 25sep09-26sep0, 30oct09-07nov09, 31dec09-31dec09, 18jan10-31jan10: - no refund for bookings cancelled 30 days or less previous to travel or in the event of a no-show.
Car Parking:	Valet parking is obtainable at $30.00 per vehicle per day with 24 hour access.
Checkin Policy:	24 hour reception
Checkin Time:	From 2pm
Checkout Time:	11am. Late checkout may be arranged subject to availability and may incur additional charge.
Child Policy:	Valid for 01apr08-31mar10: Child: 0-11 years inclusive - free of charge when sharing with adults and using existing bedding.
Dining:	1.
Location:	Melbourne city area
Location Description:	In prime cbd position, with easy access to shop and theatres
Rooms:	One bedroom suite - enjoy ultimate comfort in a stylishly decorated single bedroom suite with lounge, dining & kitchen area separate to the bedroom, and an en-suite featuring marble vanity and bath-spa. Two bedroom/two bathroom suite - luxuriously decorated apartments with separate living & dining areas from the bedrooms, featuring a bathroom per bedroom. Fully equipped kitchens include a full size oven, microwave, dishwasher and big fridge/freezer. Bedding configuration is 1 queen bed and 1 double bed. Rates are room only for up to 4 guests using existing bedding. Queen bed studio - luxurious queen bed studio suites include a separate lounge and dining area from the bedroom, galley style kitchen with all classy facilities and ensuite with bath-spa. greatest occupancy is 2. flattering use of indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, spa and gym. Romance & seduction package - this package is the ultimate indulgence in romance and seduction: enter a beautifully scented room lit by candlelight, strewn with rose petals and romantic music playing in the background. You will be greeted by a chilled bottle of french champagne, chocolate dipped strawberries and canapés. From there you can enjoy a warm bath-spa and gift your lover with a bottle of wine with your own personalized message. Enjoy your morning over a delicious room service breakfast, late check out and flattering valet parking. We'll set the ambience; the rest is up to you... One bedroom king suite - with all the comforts of a one-bedroom suite, the king features a king sized bed that can be turned into two king single beds. Rates are for 2 adults. greatest occupancy is 3 adults. extra guest is $52 per night. Bedding configuration is single king bed. One bedroom executive suite - single bedroom executive queen suite with a marble ensuite, lounge, dining and all-modern kitchen facilities. Enjoy flattering use of indoor heated pool, spa and gym Celebration plus package - celebration package - escape with the girls! Enjoy high tea for two served with a glass of foamy, buffet breakfast, commemorative photo, slippers & headband, a range of magazines to read, late check-out (midday) and a passport offering a range of offers. Twin suite accommodation Lazy daze package - relax in a one-bedroom suite with a 3 course in room dinner, incl an entree of flambé prawns cooked by your own chef, a 30-minute massage for you & your partner, personalized robes, valet parking, two in-house movies, popcorn and your perfect of beer/wine.
Transportation:	Stamford plaza melbourne is located in the cbd on little collins street, between russell and exhibition streets. From the airport: Self drive Enter tullamarine freeway, drive approximately 18 kms into melbourne city, take the flemington road exit, follow through to the end of flemington road, then turn right at the round-about into elizabeth street, then left into lonsdale street, right into exhibition street, then right into petite collins street. Shuttle bus Skybus operates 7 days a week, including public holidays. It's a 20-minute mid-range trip between airport and city. Skybus departs every 10-15 minutes between 06:00 and 21:30 and half hourly or hourly at other times. The cost is $16.00 one-way, or $26.00 return (2 trips). Limousine A chauffeured luxury service that will cost aud $85.00 one way Taxi The estimated fare will cost aud $50.00 one-way.
General Facilities:	Gym, indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool, eatery, sauna, bar, focal location, conference room, fitness center, hairdryer in rooms, non smoking rooms, tv in rooms, 24h. Reception, american express, bar-s, cafã©, diners club, dining room, indoor pool, jcb, mastercard, outdoor pool, reception district, eatery -s, room service, total number of rooms, visa, year of construction, baby sitting, boutique, business centre, car parking (payable to hotel, if applicable), disabled facilities, punctual check-in, gymnasium, laundry facilities, lifts, lobby, porterage, shop
Room Facilities:	Air-conditioning, colour television, disabled facilities, ensuite (private bathroom), hairdryer, iron / ironing board, laundry service, microwave, minibar, modem / data port connection, non smoking rooms, pay-per-view movies, radio, room service, safe deposit box, self catering (full kitchen), spa, tea / coffee making facilities, telephone, voicemail, refrigerator, safe in room, cd player, guest laundry, valet service