Accommodation

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Cape Town has a wide range of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets. The Velo Mondial 2006 Conference Secretariat has selected a range of hotels for delegates to choose from and has negotiated reduced rates. All the hotels have easy access to the CTICC, and most are within walking distance.

For convenience, delegates can book accommodation with their registration (please see the "Accommodation Booking" section on the Registration Form, found on the Information and Registration page.

It is strongly advised that delegates reserve accommodation early to ensure availability.

If delegates would prefer to book a Bed and Breakfast or a Guesthouse for themselves, the Conference Secretariat can provide a list of alternatives, or recommends Cape Town and Western Cape Tourism as a starting point: www.tourismcapetown.co.za

Velo Mondial 2006 Hotels

	The ArabellaSheraton Grand Hotel The Velo Mondial 2006 Headquarter Hotel

www.sheraton.com/capetown

Distance from Cape Town International Convention Centre – literally 2 minutes walk.

The ArabellaSheraton Grand Hotel Cape Town sets new standards in elegance and comfort. It brings world-class luxury and style into the heart of one of the most sought-after business and holiday destinations in the world. Linked to the Cape Town International Convention Centre and a stone’s throw from the V&A Waterfront, most of its 483 rooms and suites offer floor-to-ceiling views over Cape Town, the Waterfront, the harbour and outlying mountain ranges.

The hotel is linked to the world-famous V&A Waterfront by water taxi on the Roggebaai Canal. The hotel also offers a unique e-butler service providing the ultimate in guest service excellence, and exquisite beauty treatments are available in the stunning 19th floor AltiraSPA.

Dining options include fine dining at the prestigious Thirty7 restaurant, Louis B’s Jazz Bar offering live music nightly, and Raleigh’s Cigar Bar. On a warm day, guests can take in the African sun at La Piccola Gondola.

Guests have access to all the usual five-star services at the ArabellaSheraton Grand Hotel, which combines the best of contemporary lifestyle with classic traditions and service.

	The Holiday Inn Cape Town Waterfront

www.southernsun.com

Distance from Cape Town International Convention Centre - 5 minutes walk.

Nestled between majestic Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, The Holiday Inn Cape Town Waterfront is ideally situated. It is a 20 minute drive from Cape Town International Airport and is in close proximity to the city centre as well as having easy access to nearby beaches.

It is a 546 room hotel with all the quality and comfort of a full-service hotel. The familiar branding of Holiday Inn hotels offers international travellers the assurance of high standards while offering excellent value for money.

Facilities and services include an excellent restaurant, breakfast room, bar, fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, curio shop, meeting rooms and secure underground parking. The pool area offers Table Mountain as its stunning backdrop and is the ideal spot to relax after a busy day's sightseeing. Room service, babysitting, and a shuttle service to and from the Waterfront are also available.

	The Cullinan Hotel

www.southernsun.com

Distance from Cape Town International Convention Centre - 5 minutes walk

The Cullinan Hotel is situated close to the city centre and just opposite the entrance to the world-famous V&A Waterfront. Only 20km from the airport, this luxury hotel offers efficient and discreet service with warm and welcoming hospitality.

Guests can enjoy spectacular views of Table Mountain or the harbour from the luxurious rooms, and the hotel also boasts a fitness centre, swimming pool, beauty salon, restaurant and business centre.

All rooms offer en-suite facilities with separate bath and shower, tea and coffee making facilities, digital safes, air conditioning and 24-hour room service.

	The Commodore Hotel

www.legacyhotels.co.za

Distance from Cape Town International Convention Centre – 20 minutes walk, a 10 minute drive, or catch the Roggebaai Canal Ferry.

Situated in the heart of the V&A Waterfront, The Commodore is one of South Africa's most popular hotels – a four-star oasis of calm and comfort alongside the vibrant restaurants and active nightlife of the Waterfront. The nautical atmosphere is maintained in the Quarterdeck restaurant, in the rooms which overlook the harbour and Table Mountain, on the pool deck and terrace, and through all the public areas. This compact hotel conveniently offers a secure, tranquil environment to accommodate guests' needs for individual space and serenity and yet is spacious enough to offer 236 rooms.

All rooms are individually air conditioned and amenities include: television, tea and coffee making facilities, bathrooms with bath and shower, direct dial phones, electric razor plugs, hair dryers, TV with satellite channels, and access to 24-hour room service.

	The St. George’s Hotel

www.africanskyhotels.com

Distance from Cape Town International Convention Centre – 10 to 15 minutes walk or a 5 minute drive.

In the very heart of Cape Town's city centre, overlooking the colourful St. George's pedestrian mall, the St. George's Hotel offers luxury accommodation combined with warm hospitality and first-rate service.

Each of the 139 rooms is elegantly appointed, offering guests the best in relaxed comfort, each with its own private bathroom, remote control colour television (with M-net), air conditioning, radio, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee-making facilities. A variety of services aimed at making your stay as easy and enjoyable as possible are available, including same-day laundry and dry cleaning, a baby sitting service, ice makers and vending machines, and undercover parking.

The St George's Hotel is superbly situated for easy access to many of the city's top tourists attractions – within walking distance to the V&A Waterfront and just a short drive to the Table Mountain Cable Car or one of Cape Town's many beautiful beaches. The Harbour, Railway Station and the Airport Shuttle Terminal can all be reached on foot, while Cape Town International Airport is just 22 kilometres away. Surrounding the hotel itself, guests will find an impressive variety of shops and restaurants.

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Terms and Conditions

Hotel Reservation Procedure
Reservations will be made on behalf of delegates by the Velo Mondial 2006 Conference Secretariat. Please complete the appropriate section on the registration form specifying single or double occupancy, check-in/check-out dates, and any other special requests.

To ensure that your accommodation is secure, please book prior to the 5th January 2006. Any accommodation requests received after this date will be dealt with on a per availability basis.

PLEASE NOTE: The week of the conference is one of the busiest in Cape Town due to the Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour – hotel availability is very scarce.

In order to secure accommodation, one night’s deposit is required. Accordingly a credit card number is required. Your card detail will be forwarded to the hotel in order that they charge your card to secure your reservation prior to your arrival. Please ensure that the card is valid at the time of the conference, failing which your accommodation cannot be guaranteed. Full payment for the balance of your accommodation and extras must be settled in South African Rand (ZAR) at check-out.

Check-in/Check-out
Check-in is 15h00 on the day of arrival and check-out is 10h00 on the day of departure. Should an early check-in be required, every effort will be made to arrange this. However, early check-in cannot be guaranteed unless the room is reserved and paid for for the night prior to arrival.

Cancellation
In the case of a cancellation, the deposit is not refundable. Should you fail to arrive as scheduled, the hotel will debit your credit card for the loss of revenue for the night or nights in question. Should you fail to arrive at all (no-show), the hotel will charge a 100% penalty on the total number of room nights originally booked.

Please Note
All reservations are made on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. The stated room rates and availability are valid through the 5th January 2006. Thereafter, no rates or availability can be guaranteed and requests will be dealt with according to the current availability and rates at the hotels.

Passport Details
Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be required to complete a form with your address and passport details. If you wish to speed up this process, please complete your passport details on the Conference Registration Form (nationality, passport number and expiry date). This will ensure that you only need sign the pre-completed form on arrival.

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Hotel Rates

Please note that while the rates below do not include the 1% tourism tax, payment of this tax is compulsory and it will be included by the hotel on your final hotel bill.

The ArabellaSheraton Grand Hotel
Single: ZAR 1 670.00 per night
(Includes VAT and breakfast but excludes a 1% tourism tax)
Double: ZAR 1 870.00 per night
(Includes VAT and breakfast but excludes a 1% tourism tax)

The Cullinan
Single: ZAR 1 380.00 per night
(Includes VAT and breakfast but excludes a 1% tourism tax)
Double: ZAR 1 500.00 per night
(Includes VAT and breakfast but excludes a 1% tourism tax)

The Holiday Inn Cape Town Waterfront
Single: ZAR 1 200.00 per night
(Includes VAT and breakfast but excludes a 1% tourism tax)
Double: ZAR 1 350.00 per night
(Includes VAT and breakfast but excludes a 1% tourism tax)

The Commodore
Single: ZAR 835.00 per night
(Includes VAT and breakfast but excludes a 1% tourism tax)
Double: ZAR 1 430.00 per night
(Includes VAT and breakfast but excludes a 1% tourism tax)

The St. George’s Hotel
Single: ZAR 700.00 per night
(Includes VAT and breakfast but excludes a 1% tourism tax)
Double: ZAR 998.00 per night
(Includes VAT and breakfast but excludes a 1% tourism tax)

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