The Hotel

The 4–Star Protea Hotel Midrand is situated in a beautifully landscaped garden setting, halfway between the dynamic, bustling cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria. The luxurious Hotel provides optimum access not only to this prestigious business districts' numerous corporate headquarters and conference venues, but also to business and shopping destinations throughout the Gauteng region.

As befits a 4–Star Protea Hotel, plush elegance is evident from the moment you enter the spacious foyer with its sophisticated combination of Italian granite, cherry wood finishes and lofty glass–and–wood–rafted ceiling. This level of quality extends to the Hotel's spacious 177 rooms.

Culinary delights tempt the palate at the Palm Terrace Restaurant, while sundowner cocktails and scrumptious al fresco breakfasts can be enjoyed on The Terrace. A cascading waterfall sets the scene, overlooking the Koi pond, beautifully landscaped gardens and a sparkling pool. Alternatively, unwind in style in our all–new hip and trendy lounge that offers a sophisticated African feel. This modern Hotel offers the perfect inner city get–away from the fast pace of city life.

Suitable for meetings, seminars and gala dinners, the Protea Hotel Midrand can accommodate up to 150 delegates in impressive style. This 4–Star Hotel is also an upmarket wedding venue promising all the elegance and style needed for that special occasion.

Protea Hotel Midrand – Where you want to stay between Sandton and Pretoria

Features

Wine and Dine

Whether you're dining with someone special, catching up with old friends, clinching a business deal or celebrating a special occasion, The Palm Terrace Restaurant at the 4 Star Protea Hotel Midrand makes for an unforgettable culinary experience.

The Palm Terrace Restaurant is an excellent choice for that all important business lunch, while at night offers sophisticated dining in a cosy, intimate atmosphere. A diverse A la Carte menu has been compiled by our Chef, offering a delicious abundance of dishes, all prepared to perfection. A full English Breakfast Buffet is available daily, between 06:30 – 10:30.

The Palm Terrace Restaurant also serves a Jazz Lunch every Sunday, between 12:00 – 14:30, offering an extensive buffet lunch with live music.

Unwind in style in the Hotel's all–new hip and trendy lounge that offers a sophisticated 4 star African feel. Sample some exotic cocktails, or choose from a range of local and imported beers. Indulge yourself in some of our Contemporary Fusion delicacies, all prepared to perfection. The Lounge is the ideal setting for informal meetings. Alternatively, for more formal meetings, book our new 12–seater Executive boardroom.

Conference & Banqueting facilities

The 4 star Hotel promises a superb conferencing experience. The conference room can accommodate up to 200 GUESTS at a time or it can be divided into three differing sizes to suit your needs. In addition the Hotel offers an Executive Boardroom that can seat up to 12 delegates and a Boardroom that can seat 10. Fax and secretarial services are available on request from the Hotel.

Sports and recreation

Laze around the Hotel pool or work up a sweat in the Fitness Centre which is open 24 hours and only available to Protea Hotel Midrand GUESTS.

Location

The 4-Star Protea Hotel Midrand is situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria in the Gauteng province of South Africa. The Hotel is located on the Olifantsfontein exit from the Ben Schoeman Highway (N1) in Midrand with easy access to major highways.

• Vodacom & Vodaworld – 1.5km
• Gallagher Estate – 8km
• Sandton City and Sandton Convention Centre (20 minutes drive)
• Kyalami Race Track – 10km
• OR Tambo International Airport – 37km (25 minutes drive)
• Johannesburg City Centre – 15km
• Centurion – 12km
• Volkswagen Marketing South Africa – 4km
• The Development Bank of South Africa Head Office – 4km
• Siemens – 5km
• BMW South Africa
• Johnson & Johnson plus Numerous business parks and pharmaceutical company headquarters – 4km
• Centurion Mall (10 minutes drive)
• Gold Reef City – 25km

• N1 North (Ben Schoeman Highway) towards Pretoria
• Take the OLIFANTSFONTEIN off ramp
• At the traffic lights, turn left
• At the next set of traffic lights, turn left again into LEVER ROAD
• Turn left into the first road on your left – COUBROUGH ROAD (after the Engen Garage)
• The PROTEA HOTEL MIDRAND is down this road on the left

• N1 South (Ben Schoeman Highway) towards Johannesburg
• Take the OLIFANTSFONTEIN off ramp
• At the traffic lights, turn left
• Proceed over the bridge and over the next set of traffic lights
• At the next set of traffic lights, turn left again into LEVER ROAD
• Turn left into the first road on your left – COUBROUGH ROAD (after the Engen Garage)
• The PROTEA HOTEL MIDRAND is down this road on the left

Attractions

The Protea Hotel Midrand is situated close to various upmarket shopping malls (Centurion Mall, Sandton City, Sandridge and Carlswald Shopping Malls) as well as top–class restaurants. The Sound Stage Theatre provides entertainment on a weekly basis with a range of live shows and Montecasino offers a variety of nightlife options.

The 4-Star Hotel is the ideal base for tours to Soweto, the Lesedi Cultural Village and Gold Reef City (an entertainment complex built on top of one of the original gold mines). The Sterkfontein Caves are home to the discovery of the fossilised bones of the first adult ape–man in 1936 and are well worth a visit.

For nature and animal lovers a visit to the Pilansberg National Park is a must. The De Wildt Cheetah Research Centre and the Lion and Rhino Park are both within an hour's drive from the Protea Hotel Midrand.

Vodacom offers South Africa's first golfing theme park or if you are looking for something more traditional the Hotel is situated close to the Blue Valley Golf Course, designed by Gary Player as well as the Leeukop, Kyalami and Woodmead golf courses.

Horse riding can be arranged through the Hotel as well as water skiing, tennis, fishing, go-karting and quad biking.

Book in for a treatment at Gauteng's premier male executive spa, the Thyme Medi Spa.

Of course, you do not even have to leave the Hotel to take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool, Sabine Health and Beauty Clinic or the complimentary Fitness Centre.

Rooms

This 4–Star Hotel offers a variety of room types to suit individual needs. The 177 rooms include 101 Standard Double Rooms with a queen size double bed and armchair with ottoman. The 43 Standard Twin Rooms offer 2 three quarter beds and there are 2 Twin Rooms suitable for GUESTS with disabilities. The 17 Deluxe Rooms have 2 queen size double beds while the 8 Executive Rooms have the queen size double bed, armchair with ottoman, a sleeper couch and coffee table. The 4 Suites offer, in addition, a separate lounge and meeting facility.

All Hotel rooms have en-suite bathrooms, executive work desks and chair, wireless internet access, European & UK adapters, air conditioning, electronic safes that can accommodate laptops and rooms are soundproofed. The double-glazed windows and blackout curtains ensure a good night's rest. In addition there is a remote controlled colour television with satellite service, tea & coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and mini-fridge with the mini-bar being stocked on request.

Specials

Midrand

Weekend Breaks

Includes parking.

Valid until 30 June 2008, including Monday 16 June(Youth Day).

Terms & Conditions:
Single rate R660. Valid Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights.  Full pre-payment required. Subject to availability.

R 330.00
per person sharing

 

Midrand

Corporate Deals

Rates are applicable to Standard rooms only (maximum 2 persons per room). Upgrades are available at an additional charge. Deluxe rooms (2 queen size beds) are available at an additional charge for families.

Rate is room only. Receive a newspaper on your doorstep every morning and a 30 minute internet voucher upon arrival.

Valid from 01 May to 30 June 2008

Terms & Conditions:
Single Rate R960. Minimum 3 night stay. Full pre-payment before arrival required. No cancellations or refunds allowed. Rates are nett and non commissionable.

R 480.00
per person sharing