Celebrating 60 successful years, the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton is a tranquil oasis of country estate in the heart of the business and entertainment hub of Sandton, just outside Johannesburg, South Africa and approximately 30 minutes from O.R. Tambo International Airport. The Protea Hotel Balalaika is the perfect stopover for those doing business in the surrounding area, or as a central hub for the discerning tourist.
ACCOMMODATION
The hotel comprises 330-bedrooms spread over two sections - the Balalaika and the Crown Court - and each room is air-conditioned and tastefully furnished in a classic, comfortable style with it`s own en suite bathroom, with many of the Crown Court suites offering the additional luxury of a private spa bath. Each room features individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, television with DSTV selection of local and international channels, electronic safes, mini-bars, tea and coffee station and executive work-desks with multiple plug and modem points.
FACILITIES
Both buildings of the Protea Hotel Balalaika hotel have pools that are set in their own lush, landscaped garden, each boasting a sparkling swimming pool, where guests can relax, unwind and momentarily experience the timelessness and calm of a bygone era. Guests can lounge and relax in style in lush, landscaped gardens overhung with verdant foliage and offset by the crystal clear waters of the sparkling pool.
DINING
The Colony Restaurant - The `heart` of the Protea Hotel Balalaika and renowned for it`s Full English and Continental buffet breakfast, The Colony restaurant overlooks the beautiful garden and swimming pool.
The Bull Run Restaurant - The Bull Run Restaurant is a premier establishment famed for it`s prime cuts of exquisite South African beef - stored and served via it`s own in-house butchery - and an extensive selection of the finest Cape wines.
The Oval Coffee Shop - The Oval Coffee Shop is located in the Protea Hotel Balalaika lobby and offers a variety of light meals. Cakes, pastries and specialty coffees are also available.
Lords Cigar Bar - Lords Cigar Bar is a refined Lounge bar, decorated in luxurious solid wood furnishings, chandeliers, and rich plush upholstery.
FITNESS CENTRE
Health conscious guests will delight in the in-house fitness centre which is located on the ground floor between the Balalaika and Crown Court wings and stocked with the latest gym equipment. After their exercise, guests can enjoy a steam bath or take a shower in the Ladies or Men`s change and shower rooms, with towels supplied.
CONFERENCE AND BANQUET
As the Protea Hotel Balalaika is in the heart of Sandton and within easy, central reach of all business and entertainment centres, it is a popular conference and function venue - from intimate gatherings to gala events - for 150 to 300 people. Our efficient, knowledgeable and discreet conferencing team is always on hand to ensure your event runs smoothly and professionally and to cater to any particular requirements.
Should a conference require additional parking, there are 1400 secure underground parking bays at a nominal charge available at the adjoining Village Walk Shopping centre. Should you wish to have the parking included in your package please make all the necessary arrangements when making the booking.
ATTRACTIONS
The Protea Hotel Balalaika is situated on Maude Street - known as the `Wall Street` of Sandton - and is ideal as a central point for business travellers, with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Deutsche Bank, ABN AMRO Bank and Nedcor`s Head Office being in the nearby vicinity. Guests are able to safely and easily use the link from the hotel lobby to the festive Village Walk Shopping Centre, which houses 15 restaurants, 70 shops selling a variety of wares, hair and beauty salons and the well-known African Craft market, where they will find African artefacts, curios and artworks from all over the continent.
Further afield you can find :
* The Cradle Of Humankind - A World Heritage Site
* The Wondercave at Kromdraai
* Sterkfontein Caves
* Hartebeespoort Dam
* Krugersdorp Game Reserve
* The Lion Park at Fourways
* Rhino and Lion Park
* Croc City
* Elephant Sanctuary
* De Wildt Cheetah and Wild Dog Farm
* Maropeng Museum in and about Cradle of Humankind
* Tswaing / Soutpan Meteor Crater (200 000 year old crater 40km)
Number of airconditioned bedrooms : 330
Bars : 1
Restaurants : 2
Conference Facilities : 300 |
