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Come stay awhile... ...we're more than an apartment hotel. At Seasons Botanic Gardens, our friendly concierge will remember your name, recommend a golf course to suit your handicap and fuss over your children. It's our special way of making you feel exceptional. Just minutes from the heart of Melbourne and St Kilda, you can indulge in the luxury of spacious apartments and fantastic hotel service with the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance as a relaxing backdrop. It's the type of affordable experience that makes our guests return time and time again. When it's time to work, Melbourne and St Kilda Road corporate offices are close by, as is an impressive array of restaurants and the coveted Chapel and Acland Street shopping precincts. The hotel's convenient location also offers easy access to the city's major freeways. And for the family seeking an adventurous weekend away, all our warm, friendly staff are eager to help you discover the wonderful sights of Melbourne.

A complete range of business services are available including: courier, photocopying, facsimile, word processing and typing. Please contact reception for more information. Facsimile and DVD machines may be hired upon request. A number of secure car parking facilities are located within the property and are available at a rate of $15 per car per day. Seasons Botanic Gardens advises it accepts no responsibility for any damage that may occur while the vehicle is parked in the car park. Check in time is from 2pm. Earlier check-in times may be available upon request and charges may be incurred. Check out time is 11am unless prior arrangements have been made with reception. We are happy to arrange an extension for you, subject to availability on a day use rate. Deposit / Payment Policy: Security Bond in the form of a credit card will be required at the time of booking, upon check-in a pre authorisation will be required. Come work out with us, look around and go shopping... ...we've got plenty for you to do. For your health and wellbeing, try a muscle-toning workout in the hotel gym. For water dwellers there is a 15-metre lap pool for exercise and fun. Or maybe sink into a relaxing spa or sweat it out in the hotel sauna. Outside of our doors, there are so many high-profile attractions to visit you'll be spoilt for choice not to mention Melbourne's renowned shopping districts for that dose of retail therapy. KEEPING FIT The fitness centre is complete with standard gymnasium equipment to boost your health and restore your sense of wellbeing. The centre is located next to the pool giving treadmill runners a picturesque view of calm blue waters. POOL Seasons Botanic Gardens boast a 15m pool, ideal for swimming laps or family fun. Set beneath large skylights, you can enjoy the naturally lit environment from the water or upon the enticing teak banana lounges. There's also no chlorine fume to deal with because the pool is treated with salt. The pool is open from 6am to 10.30pm. SPA & SAUNA Tucked in the corner of the pool area is the hotels relaxing spa and invigorating sauna. Ideal for easing the aches away. Changing rooms are on site. LOCAL ACTIVITIES Royal Botanic Gardens - nearby Cycling & Windsurfing - nearby Golf, Jogging Track, Sailing - within 1km Melbourne Cricket Ground - nearby National Tennis Centre - nearby Theatres, Restaurants & Shops - nearby Victorian Arts Centre - nearby National Gallery of Victoria Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre RETAIL THERAPY Inner City funky lane ways and Chapel Street shopping precincts are only tram or taxi ride away. For the more market minded there are a wealth of Sunday boutique markets at Prahran, St Kilda, Queen Victoria, Southbank and South Melbourne. Situated adjacent to the Shrine of Remembrance and Melbourne's scenic Royal Botanic Gardens, the hotel is located at 348 St Kilda Road. With great accessibility to public transport and only minutes from Melbourne's CBD, Southbank and fashionable South Yarra, your apartment is within close proximity leading Corporate organisations, boutique shops, cafes and restaurants. Melway Ref : 22 B 2

• 24 Hr Front Desk Air Conditioning Airport Pickup Babysitting Bar/Lounge Business centre Car parking (fees may apply) Conference facilities Dry cleaning facilities Guest Laundry Gym / Fitness Centre Internet Access Kitchen/ette Lifts Non-smoking rooms/floors Pool Restaurant Room Service Satellite/Cable TV Sauna Spa Tour Desk