The Hotel

Situated on Nelson Mandela Drive, in the heart of Bloemfontein's Business District, the modern Protea Hotel Bloemfontein is set in secure landscaped gardens - its swimming pool and terrace being the ideal setting to wrap up after a strenuous day of business.

Follow this with a magnificent evening in the Amoretta Restaurant before turning in for the night in one of our 94 bedrooms, offering crisp white duvets and separate bathroom and shower.

With its friendly and efficient service, easy access to national roads, shops, the CBD, university and airport, the Protea Hotel Bloemfontein is an ideal venue for the overnight traveller and corporate executive alike.

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein - A Touch of Class in the Heart of the Free State

Location

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein is only 2km from the N1 highway (Nelson Mandela Drive), making it the perfect stopover on a long journey. It is within walking distance of shopping centres, sporting facilities, movie theatres, restaurants and the ever-developing corporate hub.

Distance from airport

1. 13kms (JBM Hertzog/Bloemfontein International)

Nearest Station

1. 4kms (Bloemfontein)

Nearest Cities

1. 153kms - Welkom
2. 177km - Kimberley

Directions from airport

1. Take N8 towards town
2. Turn Left into Nelson Mandela Drive, proceed for 4kms
3. The hotel is situated opposite the University of the Free State. Turn right at the entrance to the University in Noble Street - the entrance to the hotel is on the left-hand side.

Directions from city

1. Travel straight down Nelson Mandela Drive towards the N1.
2. The hotel is situated opposite the University of the Free State. Turn right at the entrance to the University in Noble Street - the entrance to the hotel is on the left-hand side.

GPS
S 29 06,355M
E 26 11,251M

Features

Dining facilities
The Amoretta Restaurant offers a scrumptious breakfast buffet as well as a la carte lunch and dinner, while pre-dinner drinks can be enjoyed in front of our cosy fireplace in winter or outside in summer on the terrace next to the pool.

Leisure Facilities
The hotel has a swimming pool and an exclusive Cigar Bar.

Other facilities and services

1. Ample secure parking is available with 24-hour security
2. Shaded parking available
3. Babysitting is available on request
4. Currency exchange
5. Tour desk
6. Car rental
7. Laundry and shoeshine
8. Ice machine
9. Smoke detectors
10. Day/night porter
11. Doctor on call
12. Fax and secretarial services
13. A Business Centre
14. Wi-Fi facilities

Attractions

Historical buildings include the City Hall, Old Presidency, buildings of judicial implication, the Anglican Cathedral, railway station, the Dutch Reformed twin tower church and many more. Other attractions include the Orchid House, a tropical oasis of lush beauty, with astonishing colour and uniqueness. Then there is Loch Logan, a popular waterfront venue for a braai or get-together, or take a stroll through the Botanical Gardens.

The Bloemfontein Zoo, Naval Hill with the Franklin Reserve, Sand du Plessis Theatre, other theatres and galleries, arts and craft-markets are also worth a visit. For the culture-vultures there are also the Bloemfontein National Museum,  Women's Memorial and War Musem.

Rooms

Accommodation comprises 94 beautifully appointed en-suite rooms (separate bath and shower), as follows

1. 18 Twin Rooms (two single beds)
2. 32 Double Rooms (two double beds)
3. 2 Rooms for disabled GUESTS (two double beds)
4. 12 Three-Quarter Rooms (two three-quarter beds)
5. 30 King Rooms (one king size bed)
6. (10 Interleading rooms)

In-room facilities include

1. Electronic safe
2. Crisp white duvets
3. Laminated wooden floors
4. State-of-the-art executive desks
5. Multi-adapter plugs mounted next to desks
6. Versatile luggage racks
7. Hairdryer
8. Colour satellite TV with M-Net
9. Tea and coffee-making facilities

Specials

Free State

Weekend Breaks

Rate is room only.

Valid from 06-31 May 2008

Terms & Conditions:
Single rate R550. Valid Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights. Minimum 2 night stay. Full pre-payment required. Subject to availability.

R 275.00
per person sharing