Welcome,

On behalf of the management and staff at Metropole Central we extend to you a very warm welcome, and wish you a pleasant stay in the beautiful .

This compendium will provide you with details regarding services and facilities available within this hotel, as well as in the local area.

Our dedicated and friendly team has been specially selected to help make your stay memorable and enjoyable. If there is anything we can do to assist you or if you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact our reception staff on (03) 9411 8100.

Kind regards,

Hotel Management and Staff HOTEL INFORMATION

Name Reception Opening Hours Melbourne Metropole Central Monday through Friday 6:30am - 10pm Address Saturday 44 Brunswick Street 8am - 10pm Fitzroy, VIC 3065 Sunday Email 8am - 5pm [email protected] Public Holidays 8am - 3pm Website

www.metropolecentral.com.au After Hours Check-in An after hours check in kiosk is located Reception Location at the front entrance of the hotel Reception is located on the ground floor Wi-Fi Password Reception Contact To access the hotel Wi-Fi, please use the (03) 9411 8100 following details: or Name: Metropole Hotel Guest Access Dial ‘9’ on your hotel phone Password: 1face2face CAFE METROPOLE

Café Metropole is located on the ground floor and is open for breakfast and dinner.

All meals can be charged back to your room.

Café Metropole also has a room service option, meaning you can enjoy delicious meals in the comfort of your own room.

Breakfast Monday through Friday from 7am to 9:30am Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 10:30am

Dinner Monday to Thursday from 5:30pm to 9pm

Room Service Available daily during kitchen open hours

Happy Hour Monday to Thursday from 5pm to 6pm MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Melbourne Metropole Central has a selection of four versatile meeting and event spaces capable of seating up to 180 delegates. Several conference package options are available with per person, per day charges for a simple and cost-effective way to organise a successful meeting or event.

The management team are always available and willing to offer our facilities to suit your businesses needs.

Please see the below table for seating arrangements and capacities.

Charles Exhibition Exhibition Smith & Duncan Reilly Marshall Suite Full Suite Deruit

100 80 30 40 15

THEATRE

36 30 26 36 10

U-SHAPE

40 36 28 36 8

BOARDROOM

70 40 26 36

CLASSROOM

56 50

CABARET

70 60

BANQUET APARTMENT APPLIANCES, AMENITIES & SERVICES

AIR CONDITIONING NEWSPAPERS Use the remote control to activate the power to the air Local newspapers are available from reception. Should conditioner. you require a particular newspaper, this can be arranged and charged to your room. Please place the air conditioner on heat or cool mode before adjusting the temperature. PETS BATHROOM AMENITIES Assistance animals are permitted into accommodation areas and on the premises, though we do ask that you Your bathroom is stocked with amenities for your please inform reception of the presence of a service convenience. These items will be replenished with your dog. It is the policy of this property that all other pets room servicing on a daily basis. Please note there is no are NOT permitted in accommodation. service on Sundays or Public Holidays. Your bathroom includes a hair dryer. If you need any additional bathroom items, please contact reception TEA AND COFFEE and they may be provided. Your apartment is stocked with coffee, tea bags, sugar, and UHT milk. These items will be replenished with your apartment service daily (apart from Sundays). COTS AND HIGH CHAIRS Any additional stocks you may require can be obtained Cots and high chairs are available at your convenience. from reception. Please contact reception during open hours to arrange this. Charges may apply. TELEVISION DRY CLEANING The television receives all Free-to-Air stations, as well as a selection of Foxtel channels, including: This hotel offers a dry cleaning service, Monday through Friday. Please have your items to reception by 8:30am for same day delivery. • Fox Sports 1 501 Laundry bags can be found in your wardrobe. • Fox Sports 3 503 • Fox 8 504 IRONING FACILITIES • Sky News 505 Iron and ironing board are located in the wardrobe of • SoHo 506 your room.

Please remember to switch off the iron after use.

MAIL Mail may be left at reception for collection and posting. Alternatively, there is a post office on the corner of Gertrude and Brunswick Street. TRANSPORT MEDICAL

AIRLINES EMERGENCIES Qantas: Dial ‘0‘ for external calls, then: For reservations call 13 13 13 Emergency 000 Virgin : For reservations call 13 67 89 Melbourne Police Station (03) 9637 1100 Jetstar: For reservations call 13 15 38 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 The closest airport is Melbourne Airport, approximately St Vincent’s Public Hospital (03) 9231 2211 25km away or 35 minutes from the hotel by car. Should you need transportation to the Melbourne Road Condition Reports 13 11 70 Airport, please call reception (dial 9) to arrange a taxi. Charges apply. DOCTORS AND HOSPITALS

CAR RENTALS St Vincent’s Public & Private Hospital: Call: (03) 9231 2211 Avis Melbourne: Address: 41 Street, Fitzroy Call: (03) 9204 3933 Address: 2/8 Franklin Street, Melbourne The Health Service: Budget Car Rentals Melbourne: Call: (03) 8344 6904 Call: (03) 9203 4844 Address: 138 - 146 Cardigan St, Carlton Address: 3/8 Franklin Street, Melbourne Box Hill Public Hospital: Hertz Car Rentals Melbourne CBD: Call: 1300 342 255 Call: (03) 9663 6244 Address: 8 Arnold St, Box Hill Address: 97 Franklin St, Melbourne Hertz Melbourne also has an office in the Melbourne Victoria Pain Specialists: Airport Terminal Building Call: 1300 798 682 Address: 27 Erin St, Richmond Thrifty Car & Truck Rental Melbourne: Call: (03) 8661 6000 Address: 99 Spencer Street, Docklands CHEMISTS Chemist Warehouse: Call: (03) 9417 2917 TAXIS Address: 206/210 Brunswick St, Fitzroy For a taxi, dial 131 227, or alternatively ask reception to call one for you. HealthSmart Pharmacy Victoria Parade: Call: (03) 9419 8383 PUBLIC TRANSPORT Address: 55 Victoria St, Fitzroy The closest bus exchange to the hotel is directly across the road. For a different way to explore the city, Newton & Leung Pharmacy: try Melbourne’s famous trams which also stop here. Call: (03) 9416 0100 For information on timetables and routes, visit: Address: 272 Smith St., Collingwood https://ptv.vic.gov.au/journey MELBOURNE GUIDE

SHOPPING Melbourne Central Shopping Centre HOYTS Melbourne Central Melbourne Central is a diverse shopping and dining HOYTS Melbourne Central is located on level 3 in the destination that invites you to keep exploring. Bringing Melbourne Central shopping precinct. The cinema has together more than 300 retailers over five levels, 11 screens encompassing the latest technology that Melbourne Central is home to an absorbing range of offers moviegoers the ultimate cinema experience. Australian and international fashion brands. Address: Cnr Swanston & Latrobe Street, Melbourne Address: Cnr LaTrobe and Swanston Streets, Melbourne

Bourke Street BANKING The Bourke Street Mall has everything to keep the most demanding fashionista happy, but even non-shoppers ANZ: will find plenty to enjoy in one of Melbourne’s most Call: 13 13 14 attractive and atmospheric shopping streets. Historic Address: 219 Smith Street, Collingwood buildings house the latest fashions here in Melbourne’s Commonwealth Bank: premier shopping street. Call: 13 22 21 Address: 55 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy

NIGHTLIFE NAB: Call: 13 22 65 The Night Cat Nightclub Address: 224 - 228 Smith Street, Collingwood A much loved icon of Fitzroy has been entertaining crowds for over 15 years. The Night Cat hosts live music Westpac: of all genres, bringing some of Melbourne’s funkiest Call: 13 20 32 dance bands to Flinders Lane. Address: 215 Smith Street, Collingwood Address: 141 Johnston St, Fitzroy HAIR AND BEAUTY Mercat Cross Hotel Sogo Hair The Mercat plays host to two night clubs and a public Call: (03) 9419 6143 bar. It features two large external balconies and three Address: 337 Brunswick St, Fitzroy indoor public bar areas. With regular events and a great Unico Hair atmosphere, the Mercat always delivers a great night Call: (03) 9415 7169 out. Address: 191 Brunswick St, Fitzroy Address: 456 Queen St, Melbourne

GYM AND FITNESS Colonial Hotel The Colonial Hotel features four independent bar areas Snap Fitness Fitzroy: with a large selection of beverages on tap complimented Call: 0499 600 667 by an extensive wine list. If you’re looking for a place to Address: 224 Brunswick St, Fitzroy party, or even a restaurant to sit down and have a nice Mind and Body Gym meal, then The Colonial is where you want to be. Call: (03) 9419 9861 Address: 234-244 King Street, Melbourne Address: 81 Johnston St, Fitzroy

CINEMAS FLORIST IMAX Flowers Vasette IMAX provides the most immersive cinematic experience Call: (03) 9419 4988 in the world. IMAX Melbourne’s screen is the world’s Address: 247 Brunswick St, Fitzroy second largest and spans a massive 32 metres wide x 23 metres high Address: Melbourne Museum, Rathdowne St, Carlton ATTRACTIONS AROUND MELBOURNE

MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND (MCG)

The (MCG) is arguably Australia’s greatest sports stadium, with a rich history and a total capacity of 100,000 people.

The MCG is situated in the world-famous Melbourne Sports Precinct, just a short walk from Melbourne’s CBD, which also includes , Hisense Arena and AAMI Park. The ground primarily plays host to Australian Football and Cricket however other events (including Soccer, Rugby Union, Rugby League and live music concerts) are also staged at the venue.

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is one of the world’s leading botanic gardens and a centre of excellence for horticulture, science and education.

The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is dedicated to the conservation, display and enjoyment of plants and extends over two locations, Melbourne and Cranbourne, and incorporates the National Herbarium of Victoria and the Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology, which is based at The University of Melbourne.

SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE The is Victoria’s largest and most visited of National Significance. It is Melbourne’s most recognised landmark. It was built in remembrance of those who served and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918 and armed conflicts and peacekeeping duties since.

The inspiration for the external outline of the building came from one of the seven wonders of the ancient world—the mausoleum at Harlicarnassus to Mausolus, King of Caria in South West Asia Minor.

MELBOURNE CITY CIRCLE TRAMS The is a free and convenient way to see the sights of central Melbourne and the Docklands while experiencing a ride on one of the city’s much loved heritage trams. An audio commentary provides details of city landmarks and major attractions such as the City Museum, Parliament House, Docklands, Fed- eration Square, Melbourne Aquarium and the Princess Theatre. The City Circle Tram also links with other tram, train and bus routes around Melbourne. ATTRACTIONS AROUND MELBOURNE

NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is the oldest and most visited gallery in Australia. Situated over two magnificent buildings – NGV International and NGV Australia – the Gallery hosts a wide range of international and local artists, exhibitions, programs and events; from contemporary art to major international historic exhibitions, fashion and design, architecture, sound and dance. Best of all, it’s free!

MELBOURNE

The Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens, commonly known as the , contains more than 320 animal species from Australia and around the world. The zoo is 4 kilometres north of the centre of Melbourne. It is accessible via Royal Park station on the , and is also accessible via tram routes 55 and 19, as well as by bicycle on the .

STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA The State Library of Victoria is the central library of the state of Victoria. It is located in the northern centre of the CBD. The library holds over 2 million books and 16,000 serials, including the diaries of the cities founders, and John Pascoe Fawkner, and the folios of Captain James Cook. It also houses the original armour of Ned Kelly.

MELBOURNE MUSEUM

Melbourne Museum explores life in Victoria, from the natural environment to our culture and history.

Located in , opposite the World Heritage Listed Royal Exhibition Building, the award-winning Melbourne Museum houses a permanent collection in eight galleries, including one just for children. This is one of Australia’s biggest and most loved museums.

EUREKA SKY DECK Every great city has its icon, its point of recognition, the gem in its urban skyline. For Melbourne, it’s the , a 297 metre gold plated skyscraper by the in the heart of the Southbank precinct.

High up on the 88th floor, 285 metres above sea level, you’ll find Melbourne’s greatest point of view, and one of the most stunning observation decks in the world. CENTRAL APARTMENT GROUP

Melbourne Metropole Central is owned and managed by Central Apartment Group.

Central Apartment Group specialises in the management and operation of apartment hotels across Australia.

Our philosophy is to create a ‘home away from home’, allowing you to stretch-out, work and relax in affordable luxury. Our focus is providing quality accommodation and personalised service in superior locations.

For a complete list of our hotels across Australia, please visit our website.

Website www.centralapartmentgroup.com.au

Email [email protected]

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