Melbourne Accommodation Tullamarine: Holiday City Best For Sports, The Arts, Nightlife

Melbourne, in the Australian state of Victoria, is a very popular holiday destination with both Australian and overseas visitors. Melbourne's international airport (Tullamarine) is just 20 minutes away from the city centre (CBD or central business district). This short Melbourne accommodation Tullamarine article covers some of the hotel accommodation near to Tullamarine, and also covers some of the sights and landmarks in Melbourne itself.

Melbourne, population about four millions, is the state capital of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia. Melbourne's centre is on the Yarra River, which runs into Port Philip Bay. The Bay, as it is known to the locals, is a large and well sheltered body of water, approximately circular in shape. Melbourne city, plus suburbs, spreads in an arc on the east and north sides of the bay.

Just north of the Yarra, is the city's CBD (Central Business District). The city is a major centre for commerce, for the arts, and for sports, tourism and entertainment. Many sights, landmarks and other attractions are clustered in the Melbourne CBD and its neighbourhood, and there are also many top hotels, and excellent shopping, dining and nightlife.

The Australian film/TV industries were both founded in the state of Victoria, and Melbourne's Federation Square now hosts the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). This state-of-the-art facility is designed to showcase all types of screen content, ranging from silent films to video games. Exhibits are both from Australia, and from other countries. The large collection at ACMI includes film posters and promotional shots, and entry to the building is free. Other events at ACMI may be charged for, and details of these events (screenings, special exhibitions etc) can be checked in ACMI's online calendar.

Melbourne is also noted for hosting sporting events, including events with world class entry fields. The hard court tennis tournament, the Australian Open, which is one of four Grand Slam events in the annual tennis calendar, is held every January at Melbourne Park. Melbourne also hosts the world famous Melbourne Cup horse race (November, at Flemington Racecourse) and the Australian Grand Prix, as well a one day and Test cricket at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Melbourne International Airport is at Tullamarine. The Australian carriers, Qantas and Virgin Blue, use this as an international hub. Domestic flights to other Australian state capitals are also scheduled from here.

One hotel near the airport is the Best Western. The Best Western Airport Motel and Conference Centre provides four star accommodation, rooms have free wireless internet connection, and foxtel satellite TV. The Best Western is five minutes drive from the airport, via the courtesy bus service.

The Reflections Restaurant at the Best Western serves an a la carte dinner menu, with a full range of wine and beers. In the mornings there is a full buffet breakfast in this modern restaurant.

Another hotel which is very convenient for the airport is the Hilton Melbourne International Airport Hotel. This connects directly the airport via a covered walkway. The Hilton is twenty minutes from the city centre.

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