Conference Accommodation

To enhance your experience at the 2025 Microplastics in Focus Conference, we’ve partnered with select hotels in Newcastle to offer discounted rates for our delegates. These accommodations are conveniently located near the conference venue, ensuring easy access and a comfortable stay.

Please refer to the details below for information on participating hotels and the applicable discount codes. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred lodging, as availability may be limited.

Mercure Newcastle

Stay dates from: 24/11/2025

Stay dates to: 30/11/2025

Rate: 15% off Best Available Rate. The discount will be available up to 14 days to arrival.

How to book: To make a booking, guests will need to contact our reservations team by calling 02 4086 6300 and selecting Option 2 to process their booking. Please note the discount is not redeemable online or via email.

Cancellation: Any cancellations within 14 days of arrival will incur a 100% cancellation fee.

Discount code: 2511MICROP

Terms and conditions:

  • Any cancellations within 14 days of arrival will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
  • Any no-show reservations will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
  • A credit card will be required upon making reservation
  • Payment is required on arrival to the hotel

291 on King

 

Stay dates from: 24/11/2025

Stay dates to: 30/11/2025

Rate: 20% off Best Available Rate

How to book: 291 on King BOOK NOW Link

Cancellation: The guest will be charged the 1st night of accommodation if they cancel within 3 days.

Discount code: Automatically applied within booking link.

Terms and conditions:

  • 50% deposit is required at the time the reservation is made.
  • The balance is due 3 days before arrival
  • The guest can modify and/or cancel free of charge until 2 pm (AEST) 3 days before arrival
  • The guest will be charged the 1st night of accommodation if they cancel within 3 days

Quest Newcastle West & Quest Newcastle

 

Stay dates from: 24/11/2025

Stay dates to: 30/11/2025

Rate: Discounted rate available upon visiting the website

How to book: Visit the below links

Quest Newcastle West: https://www.questapartments.com.au/properties/nsw/newcastle/quest-newcastle-west

Quest Newcastle:

https://www.questapartments.com.au/properties/nsw/newcastle/quest-newcastle

Cancellation: Guests may cancel free of charge up until 2:00pm, two days (48 hours) prior to arrival. Cancellations made after this time will incur a cancellation fee equal to the first night’s stay.

Discount code: INFOCUS25

Terms and conditions:

  • A credit card must be provided at the time of booking to confirm the reservation.
  • Guests may cancel free of charge up until 2:00pm, two days (48 hours) prior to arrival. Cancellations made after this time will incur a cancellation fee equal to the first night’s stay.
  • Payment is due upon check in.
  • A $200 pre-authorisation will be charged upon arrival for incidentals.
  • Rates include unlimited complimentary WIFI
  • Rates include daily light housekeeping except on Sundays & Public Holidays. Linen changes are once a week.

Rydges Newcastle

Address: Wharf Rd &, Merewether St, Newcastle NSW 2300

To access your special rates:

  1. Visit www.rydges.com http://www.rydges.com
  2. Select Rydges Newcastle, enter your required dates* and number of guests staying and click ‘GO’
  3. Click ‘I have a code’
  4. In the ‘Corporate ID’ field enter your booking code: RYDNTL15
  5. Click ‘UPDATE’
  6. Your special rates will appear on the rates screen

Discount code: RYDNTL15