Accommodation  * PLEASE NOTE THAT ‘THE HOBBIT’ MOVIE PREMIER TAKES PLACE IN WELLINGTON ON WEDNESDAY 28TH OF NOVEMBER. Comfort Hotel 213 Cuba Street here A great budget option and completely refurbished in 2003, this heritage style Wellington accommodation on Cuba Street has compact and clean rooms. The hotel is a 15 minute walk from Te Papa. Standard Double  $104.00 per night. Standard Twin (2 x single beds)  $104.00 per night. If you wish to share a twin room with another delegate at this hotel please email us at dsbs2012@confer.co.nz  where we are keeping a list of all sharing requests. YHA Wellington 292 Wakefield Street Centrally located and only a 3-4 minute walk from the Conference Venue, the YHA Wellington is an excellent budget accommodation option. Voted best Hostel in Oceania in 2006 and 2007 by Hostelworld guests, this clean, bright and modern hostel offers spacious and well appointed rooms. YHA Wellington City has been a sustainable living centre for over 15 years and is a 5 minute walk from the conference venue. Double Room Shared Facilities   $105.60 per room per night (2 people) Double Room Shared Facilities: $88.90 per room per night (1 person) Double Room Ensuite   $133.30 per room per night. Twin Room Shared Facilities (2 x single beds)   $105.60 per room per night (2 people) Twin Room Shared Facilities (2 x single beds) $88.90 per room per night (1 person) Bay Plaza 40-44 Oriental Parade here The Bay Plaza Hotel is located on Wellington's vibrant Oriental Parade with panoramic views of the harbour, Mt Victoria and the city's lights. Only minutes away from cafes, restaurants, bars, theatre, museum, nightclubs, beach, a swimming pool, and shops. Bay Plaza Hotel has a restaurant, bar and car parking facilities, all of the guest rooms have broadband wireless internet access available. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from Te Papa. Standard Double/Twin      $120.00 per night. Central City Apartment Hotel 130 Victoria Street here Uniquely Central City - Compact apartment style guestrooms ranging from studios or suites are modern and minimalist with comfort and style as the unifying elements. All rooms have small kitchenettes. The hotel is a 10 minute walk from Te Papa. Studio  $135.00 per night. 1 Bedroom Apartment  $160.00 per night. West Plaza 110 - 116 Wakefield Street here Nestled next to Wellington's Civic Centre, the West Plaza's central location makes it possible to experience the best that New Zealand's beautiful capital city has to offer with the city's shopping, cultural, nightlife, recreation, theatre and cinemas right on your doorstep West Plaza Hotel has a restaurant, bar and car parking facilities, all of the guest rooms have broadband wireless internet access available. The hotel is a 5-7 minute walk from Te Papa. Standard Double/Twin      $130.00 per night. Amora Hotel 170 Wakefield Street The Amora is around a 4-5 minute walk from Te Papa. One of Wellington's finest hotels, all 192 rooms at Amora Hotel Wellington have just completed a total accommodation makeover redefining superior comfort and luxury with contemporary style. Nearly all the rooms command unobstructed views of the Wellington Harbour and/ or the city. The hotels rooms are spacious with 192 Deluxe, Club & Club Suites, featuring all the niceties you would expect from a leading international hotel. All of the rooms feature multi channel television, a writing desk, guest internet access, movies on demand, personal bar, coffee making facilities, fluffy robes and superb marble bathrooms with separate bath & showers. • Deluxe Double Room $150.00 per night. Museum Hotel 90 Cable Street here Museum Hotel Wellington incorporates classically elegant rooms, beautifully appointed studios and suites, award winning restaurant and bars and a superb collection of contemporary New Zealand art displayed in lobby and foyer areas. Enjoy the luxurious surroundings that offer a unique experience in Wellington, the vibrant cultural heart of New Zealand. The 4+ star Museum Hotel, is the closest hotel to Te Papa, the conference venue, at around a 1-2 minute walk.   • Classic Room      $205.00 per night    -   The Classic Room is elegantly appointed with a queen size bed, writing desk, comfortable arm chair and ensuite. • Twin Studio        $219.00 per night   -   The Twin Studio is elegantly presented to provide exceptional comfort.  The room is accentuated by rich fabrics and designer furniture with 2 queen sized beds, well appointed kitchenette and an ensuite with separate rain shower and bath. • Harbour Room    $219.00 per night  - Harbour Rooms are elegantly appointed and enjoy a spacious balcony overlooking Te Papa with a view to Wellington Harbour. The room contains a king size bed, seating area and spacious ensuite with shower.