Protea Hotel OR Tambo

The Hotel

The pristine four-star Protea Hotel OR Tambo is set in the heart of Kempton Park, minutes from OR Tambo International Airport, South Africa’s largest airport. Themed around an aircraft hangar, the industrial ambiance of the Hotel is felt in the polished concrete floors, steel finishes, chrome lighting and top to bottom windows that overlook the aeroplanes as they dock and take off.

Time-conscious local and international business travellers can enjoy a convenient location 35 minutes from Sandton and Pretoria and a dedicated, complimentary shuttle service to and from OR Tambo International Airport between 6h00 and 23h00 daily. Transfers outside of these hours, as well as a meet and greet, can be booked directly with the hotel,  at a minimal charge. Shuttles will depart from the Lux Express Offices. NOW OPEN: The Rhodesfield Gautrain Station - 800m from the hotel, with a complimentary shuttle to and from the hotel from Rhodesfield Station! To see what the Gautrain has to offer, click here.

Whether you’re stopping over or have an extended business stay ahead, Protea Hotel OR Tambo has it all. GUESTS can make use of executive boardrooms, relax around the heated pool or in the funky bar and lounge or dine at The Warehouse a la carte restaurant or 24 hour deli.

The state of the art Conference Centre is the ideal meeting place for domestic or international meetings and provides two multi-use conference rooms and two Executive Boardrooms.

Features

Restaurant
Enjoy fine fusion cuisine and delicacies at Protea Hotel OR Tambo’s vibrant à la carte restaurant, The Warehouse. Sumptuous English breakfasts, gourmet lunches and appetizing dinners are prepared by the skilled chef and his team. The restaurant echoes the hotel’s industrial aircraft theme with wooden shipment boxes that line the walls and aircraft parts that hang in strategic areas.
Up to 100 GUESTS can dine in the restaurant’s indoor area and those who prefer can enjoy an open air meal on the terrace or in the pool (yes, that’s right!). Room service is available 24 hours a day for those who are too jet lagged to step out of their room.

To view the a la carte menu for The Warehouse restaurant, please click here.

Deli
The 24 hour Deli serves gourmet sandwiches, healthy wraps and a variety of other light meals prepared from the freshest ingredients for those on the go.

Lounge and Bar
Order a cocktail at the long, steel aircraft wing that is the bar, sink into a comfortable couch and relax as you watch the aeroplanes cruise to the landing strip. The lounge provides a peaceful setting with WiFi access where business travellers can conduct informal meetings.

Relax and Unwind
Enjoy ultimate relaxation at the hotel’s heated swimming pool with sun lounges built inside the pool. Fitness enthusiasts can get their blood circulation going and make use of the contemporary Techno Gym equipment at Protea Hotel OR Tambo’s 24 hour in-house gym.

State of the Art Conference Centre
Protea Hotel OR Tambo Conference Centre is a hub for national and international business meetings. The centre provides two Executive Boardrooms that seat between 12 and 20 delegates.
There are also two multi-use conference rooms that seat up to 120 delegates and feature state of the art equipment, including a data projector, DVD player and wireless internet.
The hotel also features a third Executive Boardroom inside the hotel.

Location

Situated just across the highway from the OR Tambo International Airport, a mere 3 km, the location is ideal. For all the fast flyers out there, good news, the Rhodesfield Gautrain station is also around 800 metres from the hotel. Our complimentary shuttle from the airport now also includes the station.

The hotel is in close proximity to the following:

1. Approximately 5km from East Rand Mall
2. Approximately 7km from Lakeside Mall
3. Approximately 9km from East Gate Shopping Centre
4. Approximately 35 minutes from Sandton and Pretoria

GPS Co-ordinates:
26 ̊07’29.48” S 
28 ̊13’57.37” E

Directions to the Protea Hotel OR Tambo:

From OR Tambo International Airport
Take the R21 highway towards Pretoria; take the Voortrekker Road / Freight Off Ramp. Keep to your left and take the Rhodesfield split into Albatross Street (M32). Turn left into Gladiator Street, keep on Gladiator Street, at the circle keep left. The Hotel is situated on the right, corner of Whirlwind Street and Gladiator Street. The Protea Hotel OR Tambo entrance is on the right hand side before you get to York Street.

From Sandton
From Sandton, take Rivonia Road drive towards Grayston Road. Turn right at the traffic light on Grayston Road. You then proceed on the M1 towards Pretoria. Proceed on the M1 and then at the Buccleuch inter-change, you take the N3. Proceed and take the Modderfontein Road then turn right onto Parkland Road, drive straight over the bridge. At the traffic lights you turn right onto Zuurfontein Road. The second traffic lights you will turn left onto Plane Road. Proceed and turn right at the traffic lights onto Old Pretoria Road. At the 3rd traffic lights (VW on your right hand side and Nissan/Mazda on your left hand side) turn onto Wellington Street, go straight until you get to a circle go right, around the circle, into Gladiator. Protea Hotel OR Tambo is on the corner of Whirlwind Street and Gladiator Street.

From Midrand
From the N3 take the Modderfontein Avenue, go straight until you find bridges, after the second bridge you will find a turn off that will take you onto the bridge. This will be Zuurfontein Avenue. You can only turn left. When on the bridge, go further until the road splits. Keep to the left lane which becomes C.R Swart Drive. At the 6th robot you will find Pretoria Road, turn right. At the 9th robot turn left onto Wellington Street, go straight until you get to a circle go right, around the circle, into Gladiator. Protea Hotel OR Tambo is on the corner of Whirlwind Street and Gladiator Street.

From Pretoria
Take the R21 towards Kempton Park/OR Tambo International Airport, take the M96 Voortrekker Rd / Air Freight off-ramp. Turn right at the robot, keep to your left and take the  Rhodesfield split, you will now be on Albatross Road. Keep straight, on the left hand side at the second robot turn left into Gladiator Street. Keep on straight until you find the circle, keep to the left of the circle. Protea Hotel OR Tambo is on the corner of Whirlwind Street and Gladiator Street.

From Eastgate
Take the R24 highway, where the road splits, keep on the R24 highway towards OR Tambo International Airport. Continue onto the N12, and take the R24, Bedfordview exit to merge back onto the R24. Continue onto the R21, towards Pretoria. Take the M96 Voortrekker Road/ Freight Off Ramp. At the robot, turn left and take the Rhodesfield split, you will now be on Albatross Road. Keep straight, on the left hand side at the second robot turn left into Gladiator Street. Keep on straight until you find the circle, keep to the left of the circle. Protea Hotel OR Tambo is on the corner of Whirlwind Street and Gladiator Street.

From Johannesburg
Take the N3 Eastern Bypass (towards Durban), take the exit towards the N12, Continue onto the N12, and take the R24, Bedfordview exit onto the R24. Continue onto the R21, towards Pretoria. Take the M96 Voortrekker Road/ Freight Off Ramp. At the robot, turn left and take the Rhodesfield split, you will now be on Albatross Road. Keep straight, on the left hand side at the second robot turn left into Gladiator Street. Keep on straight until you find the circle, keep to the left of the circle. Protea Hotel OR Tambo is on the corner of Whirlwind Street and Gladiator Street.

Attractions

Protea HOTEL OR Tambo is set in Johannesburg, the pulsating capital city of South Africa, which offers something for everyone. The shopper’s paradise of Sandton City is within easy reach of the HOTEL as are The Zone at Rosebank and East Gate Shopping Mall.
Music lovers and party enthusiasts can enjoy invigorating night life at Fashion TV Café, Bassline and the Bluesroom, while a variety of stylish restaurants and trendy café’s cater for every palate. Art lovers can explore many galleries including the Art Space Gallery, Chapungu Garden Gallery in Sandton, or the Newtown precinct near the city centre where the Afronova Gallery is located.
A stone’s throw from Newtown, GUESTS can discover traditional African remedies at the Mai Mai Market, the oldest market in Johannesburg. And when you simply wish to unwind, there are numerous beautiful parks and golf courses. The closest golf courses to the Hotel include the Kempton Park Golf Club, Ebotse Golf and Country Estate, Benoni Lake Golf Club and the ERPM Golf Club.

Rooms

The 4-star Protea Hotel OR Tambo boasts 213 superbly appointed bedrooms. Elegant furnishings are complimented by wooden flooring and cool finishes while soundproof windows ensure a peaceful stay.
Adjust the lighting to your suit your mood and select heating or cooling as you require. GUESTS can enjoy first-class leisure and entertainment amenities including a flat screen television with 18 Satellite Channels.

No detail has been spared to ensure that business travellers can conduct their day to day business efficiently and comfortably, and each room provides a direct dial telephone, large executive work desk and a laptop fitting room safe.

107 Business Class Twin Rooms
A twin bedded room with two single beds and an en suite bathroom with shower.

59 Business Class King Rooms
A luxuriously furnished with a king bed and provides an en suite bathroom with a shower.

42 First Class King
This elegant suite offers the luxury of a king bed and an en suite bathroom with a large bath and separate shower.

4 Universal
A twin bedded room providing two single beds and an en suite bathroom with a shower. These rooms a suitable for persons with disabilities.

Suite
Enjoy the ultimate luxury of a spacious suite with top to bottom glass that provides a breathtaking view over OR Tambo International Airport. The room features a king bed and a separate shower and bath.

All rooms consist of the following world-class facilities:

1. All rooms and public areas are soundproofed
2. Individually controlled air-conditioning heating and cooling
3. 18 Satellite TV Channels
4. Coffee/ Tea making facilities
5. Hairdryer
6. Daily newspaper
7. Laptop fitting room safes
8. Executive Work desk
9. Direct dial telephone
10. 50MB Complimentary wireless internet, per day

Conferencing

The self-contained Protea Hotel OR Tambo Conference Centre offers two multi use conference rooms seating up to 150 delegates and two executive boardrooms seating between 20 – 40 delegates.

View Protea Hotel OR Tambo's Conference Package: click here

The main building offers a third multi use executive boardroom seating between 30 – 60 delegates. Our conference rooms features all the state of the art equipment you would expect, including a data projector, DVD player and wireless internet.

Protea Hotel OR Tambo will be the hub for national and international company meetings with convenience being our greatest asset!

Our Day Conference Package (DCP) rate of R365 per person – includes Venue Hire, Tea/Coffee on arrival, 2 x tea/coffee/eats breaks, lunch, standard conference equipment and a data projector.

Enjoy lunch on our terrace next to the pool instead of in the restaurant. Protea Hotel OR Tambo offers you flexibility in menu options and will design your conference or function according to your needs.

For more detailed information on our facilities, visit our conferencing site: CLICK HERE!

Specials

Johannesburg

Spring Special

Rate includes complimentary bottle of wine with a seasonal fruit basket & treats in the room!

Valid from 01-30 September 2010

Terms & Conditions:
Single rate R900. Minimum 2 night stay. Valid Friday to Sunday. No cancellations or refunds allowed. Full pre-payment required. Subject to availability.

R 450.00
per person sharing