The appointments are at the psychiatric unit, I would like to think they wouldn't keep a child with anxiety problems waiting for 2 hours! lol that thought scares me! I was looking at a place up the road from the RCH but I don't know if its a walkable distance or not. I will need to suss that out.
So looking at the Map, there is a Motor in (Park Square) on the other side of the Royal Park from the hospital, but on the same side of the road. Is Flemington Rd like a highway or would I be able to walk to the hospital from there?
I agree with Rouge, I'd contact the hospital first to see if they can recommend accommodation. There may be discounted rates etc for places affiliated with the hospital
Skybus do the hotel drop off (as Rouge said). If your hotel isn't in the drop off list, then the skybus will drop you off at Spencer Street (Southern Cross) station.
Honestly with a tired little man (after a flight) & luggage, I'd get a cab from the station to your hotel. You're looking at about $20 for the cab from the skybus stop to near the RCH.
Trams that go past the RCH are the 55, 57 and 59.
Look around Parkville and North Melbourne for accomodation. At a pinch you could stay on the border of Brunswick/Princess Hill (along the tram # 19 line, as the tram goes past the main hospital).
The hospital should be able to give you a list of suitable accomodation nearby.
You will need to get a myki for you both when you arrive so that you can travel on public transport. There is a 7-11 at Spencer Street that sells them (just near the skybus stop).
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