Press Release 17/3/2003

Cool off this Autumn in Melbourne with Medina�s New Packages.

Autumn is commonly thought to be the best time to visit Melbourne with exciting attractions such as The Formula One Grand Prix, Melbourne Fashion Festival, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and The Great Train Race amongst the many exciting festivities.

Where better to stay than in one of Melbourne�s popular Medina Serviced Apartments as they celebrate Autumn with a range of great mid-week and weekend packages.

Enjoy deluxe accommodation at any one of Medina�s superbly appointed and modern serviced apartments, with complimentary parking, continental breakfast & newspaper daily.

The Autumn package is valid from April 1, 2003, and is priced at:

Bedrooms Studio One Two

Medina Grand Melbourne n/a $185 $245 Medina Executive South Yarra n/a $184 $232 Medina Executive Flinders Street n/a $185 $235.

Medina offers the perfect opportunity for couples, families and business travellers to enjoy a weekend of luxury at your choice of the following properties. The stylish five star Medina Grand Melbourne, located in the heart of Melbourne�s nightclub and city restaurant district, or Medina Executive South Yarra �home of the caf� society & boutique shop�s- or Medina Executive Flinders Street, close to Melbourne�s many sporting facilities and the newly opened Federation Square.

If you are planning to travel with the family, Medina offers special extras to make a family�s holiday, a relaxing escape. To make life a little easier upon checking in parents can request a deluxe kid�s toy Chest, filled to the brim with a variety of toys and games including Lego, Sony kids CD�s, books and toys - designed to entertain them for many hours and save luggage space. Pool toys are also available for the kids as well as baby-sitting services for the parents.

Located in the city centre on the corner of little Bourke and Queen Sts, Medina Grand Melbourne features 155 elegant studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments, with many enjoying stunning views of the city.

Medina Executive South Yarra, located on Darling Street, features 62 one and two bedroom apartments, befitting its location in the heart of one of Melbourne�s most stylish precints, near the junction of Chapel Street and Toorak Road, with its renowned boutiques, cafes and restaurants.

The recently opened Medina Executive Flinders Street has 64 spacious serviced apartments in one of the finest locations in the city � with its two and three bedroom apartments enjoying sweeping city views, some as far as Port Phillip Bay.

Apartments at all properties feature separate lounge/dining areas, fully equipped kitchens and laundries, bedroom suites and balconies.

All packages are subject to availability, with a minimum two-night stay between Friday and Sunday, or three nights midweek.

Bookings can be made by calling toll-free 1300 300 232 or via the internet at: www.medinaapartments.com.au

For More Information Call:

Michelle Fischl Tim Allerton Medina Serviced Apartments City Public Relations Ph: (02) 9356 1024 Ph: (02) 9281 7272