Monocts II - Accommodation update

Mon Mar 30 14:31:03 CST 1998

Monocts II - 27th September to 2nd October 1998. Sydney, Australia.

The Second International Conference on the Comparative Biology of the
Monocotyledons, and the Third International Symposium on Grass Systematics
and Evolution

STOP PRESS - ACCOMMODATION

Intending participants should note the following on availability of
accommodation in Sydney.

Unfortunately both the Barker Lodge Motor Inn and the Gemini Hotel are now
full for the conference period.  Rooms are still available at the other
places.  Additional rooms have now been booked at the following
establishments.  Booking forms for THESE NEW establishments should be sent
(or faxed) directly to Professor Chris Quinn along with registration
forms.  Delegates will still be responsible for settling their
accommodation expenses directly with the proprietor.

Kensington Motel
147 Anzac Parade
Kensington NSW 2033
Fax to UNSW on 61-2-9385 1558

Single room only $89
Double/twin $95
Triple $110
Good quality motel (3 stars); each room with double/queen bed plus single
or divan.  Restuarant; refrigerator and cooking facilities; undercover
parking.
10 minutes walk to UNSW; on bus route to city. Locality map - at bend in
Anzac Parade between the words "Kensington" and "Anzac".

Medina Executive Apartments
63-65 St Marks Rd (off Rae St)
Randwick NSW 2031
Fax to UNSW on 61-2-9385 1558

Room only for up to 4 persons $135
Modern high standard accommodation (3.5 stars); each unit with 2 bedrooms,
lounge and full kitchen and laundry. Dinner available in rooms.
15 mins walk to UNSW; minibus transfer to UNSW available at nominal
charge; near bus to city.
Swimming pool, spar, sauna, free undercover security parking.
Available only from Sunday 27th Sept. (not Sat 26th).  Locality map -
opposite the "n" in "Alison Rd".

Thoroughbred Motel
11 Alison Rd
Kensington NSW 2033
Fax to UNSW on 61-2-9385 1558

Single room only $65, double/twin $75; some units with 2 separate bedrooms
to take 4 to 6.  Budget rooms at $55 single, $65 double/twin.
Next to 5 on location map; 25 minutes walk or bus to UNSW.
Basic motel (1.5 stars).  Undercover parking.

Glensynd Motor Inn
Corner Alison Road & Doncaster Avenue
Kensington NSW 2033
Fax to UNSW on 61-2-9385 1558

Room only $89 per day single or double; licenced room service; indoor spa;
parking.
Just east of 5 on locality map; 25 minutes walk or bus to UNSW.

All costs quoted in Australian dollars.

Chris Quinn
Conference Treasurer

School of Biological Science
University of New South Wales
Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
Fax: 61.2.9385 1558
Email: chris.quinn at unsw.edu.au

Monocots Web Site: http://www.science.uts.edu.au./sasb/monocotsII.html