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Review of the Westin Conference Venue in Cape Town

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Mar 042013

The Westin Cape town is one of Cape Town’s premier conference venues, boasting panoramic views of Cape Town’s Table Mountain, Table Bay and the V&A Waterfront. Unmatched accommodation, dynamic dining venues and stylish conference facilities will ensure that your meeting, function or conference will be a memorable success.

The Westin Cape Town’s conference venues are ideally suited for meetings, conferences and functions in Cape Town. The venue offers some of the most modern conference and banqueting facilities in the city and has a direct connection to the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Twelfth individual venues accommodating from 12 to 600 delegates, ensure that this venue can accommodate events of just about any size. In addition to the superb conference facilities, The Westin Cape Town provide secure underground parking and easy access for tour buses.

Self selector menu options and a choice of state-of-the-art conference and audio-visual equipment and lighting and staging options make The Westin extremely versatile as a conference venue. The conference facilities are supported by modern communications technology, including IT hotspots on each level offering wireless connection for laptops. Business booths are available with High Speed Internet Access and international plugs.

Some of the standard conferencing equipment offered at the venue includes all the essentials such as data projectors, overhead projectors, white screens, plasma screens, and sound equipment. All conference rooms are remote-controlled allowing control over light level, closing and opening of shades, room temperature, and the audio-visual equipment. The main ballroom features sockets in the ceiling adjacent to the prop rails linking to an audio-visual room for stage lighting operations. This space can accommodate 600 delegates making it perfect as a main plenary room for congresses or conferences. The flexibility of the space also makes it suitable for gala dinners and other formal functions. A spacious lobby leading into the main ballroom serves well as a pre-function venue, ideal for pre-dinner drinks, conference registration and lunches, art exhibitions, and congress exhibitions.

There are two boardrooms on the Mezzanine floor. The boardrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, offering natural lighting and breath-taking views. All the conference rooms feature luxurious furnishings and videoconferencing facilities.

The Westin provides more than enough accommodation for conferences with 483 rooms and suites. The style and decor of the rooms are uniquely South African, with Afro-chic interiors, panoramic views, and a large collection of local artworks.

At The Westin Cape Town’s Arabella Spa, visitors can enjoy personalised treatments. Refresh with a swim in the indoor infinity pool or recharge at the venue’s state-of-the-art gym. A fully-equipped business hub allows guests to finish any last-minute tasks, and internet connection throughout the venue ensures guests are always connected. The complimentary shuttle service to the V&A Waterfront, keep guests in close contact with shopping, entertainment venues, and restaurants.

Conferencing@Softline Conference Venue in Gallo Manor, Johannesburg

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Feb 252013

The Conferencing@Softline conference venue is situated in Gallo Manor, an upmarket suburb of Johannesburg with a park like atmosphere, and many tree lined streets. This conference centre is modern and stylish, delivering on quality and exceptional cuisine.

Conferencing@Softline’s training rooms provide an ideal space for informal, hands on practical sessions from 10 – 20 seated delegates. The auditorium with presentation facilities for up to 150 delegates is the perfect venue for hosting small to large conferences in Johannesburg. Furthermore, the street scape provides a modern and elegant space that provides the perfect outdoor setting with indoor convenience. This area is perfect for corporate breakfast and lunch functions to elegant dinners, product launches or wine tasting events.

With state-of-the-art technology, Conferencing@Softline is a conference and event centre designed for the gathering of minds. Flowing around an open street scape, the venue is modern, elegant and exquisitely finished delivering on quality, exceptional food and decor that is uncomplicated and fresh. Conferencing facilities include 6 training rooms, 1 auditorium and 2 function venues with a capacity to host a confidential discussion, the training of small groups, a 150-delegate conference and cocktail parties for up to 300.

Gham Gourmet, a 5 star catering company provides in-house catering at Conferencing@Softline’s. The catering service provides anything from snacks to a full menu. Clients can meet with the catering company beforehand to discuss their needs, and look forward to a world-class meal prepared from the venue’s kitchen.

Conferencing@Softline is equipped with modern technology, and a team of technical experts, monitor and provide technical assistance to each venue.

New Listing – Aha! Idea Catalysts Conference Centre in Pretoria

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Feb 192013

The Aha! Idea Catalyst Conference Centre in Pretoria is designed to help delegates think better, faster and smarter. They have designed their space in such a way that it enhances creative and innovative thinking.

The conference centre can accommodate from 10-250 delegates. There is accommodation available on site as well as a swimming pool, walking trail and BMX track. Delegates are greeted with gumboot dancing on arrival as well as a free photo booth for the company or event.

Aha! Idea Catalyst Conference Centre provides the optimal conditions for brainstorming and productive thinking in a well-designed creative space that is flexible enough to modify when needed. The venue is designed to help increase motivation, facilitate communication, expand interest in creativity and foster innovation.

The Aha! Idea Catalyst Conference Centre is not your typical conference venue. This venue is unique, different, vibrant, and anything but boring. The venue strives to be extraordinary so that your thinking also can be extraordinary.

This unique conference venue is a key driver in fostering innovation in South Africa and is not just a venue but is a network for collaboration of innovation and creative thinking for a forward moving country that is rich not only in cultural diversity, but rich in thinking styles too.

Conference accommodation is available in the form of 12 quaint en-suite rooms each with their own private stoep, overlooking the bushveld. There is also a communal swimming pool, braai facilities, children’s jungle gym and boma area for guests only. For recreation purposes, there is a BMX track, mountain bike trail as well as walking trails.

The chalets are set in the indigenous bush. Each of the 12 separate, double rooms comprises an en-suite bathroom, dressing room and separate toilet. The surroundings and sounds of nature provide a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. A tasty English breakfast is served in the dining area, at Café Mozart. Undercover shade cloth parking is provided with 24 hour security to ensure a safe stay for guests.

Conference Venues in the KwaZulu Natal Province of South Africa

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Jan 302013

The province of KwaZulu Natal was formed in 1994 when the province of Natal and the different areas that had made up the homeland of KwaZulu was combined into one province.

Because of the diverse and complex topography of KwaZulu Natal, the province has a varied climate. In general, the coastal areas are tropical with a progressively colder climate towards the inland regions. Geographically the province is divided into three distinct regions. There is the lowland region along the Indian Ocean coast, the central region in the Natal Midlands and two mountainous areas namely the Drakensberg Mountains in the west and the Lebombo Mountains in the north. The Tugela is the largest river in KwaZulu Natal, flowing west to east across the center of the province. The coastline of KwaZulu Natal is dotted with small holiday towns. Superb beaches of world-class quality are to be found along virtually every area of the KwaZulu Natal coastline.

The leading industry in KwaZulu Natal is sugar with dairy, corn, sorghum, sheep, cattle, citrus fruits, cotton, pineapples and bananas also being raised. There is also an emerging wine industry in KwaZulu-Natal and other industries in the province include chemicals, paper, textile, clothing, rubber, fertilizer, oil refineries, tanneries, vehicle assembly and food-processing plants.

Durban is a rapidly growing metropolitan area in KwaZulu Natal. It is one of the busiest ports in Africa and also has a good rail network linking into Southern Africa. Newcastle is the industrial powerhouse of the province with Mittal Steel South Africa situated there. Newcastle has also become the largest producer of chrome chemicals in KwaZulu-Natal. Other large operations include a diamond cutting works, various large engineering concerns, the Natal Portland Cement plant, and the Ingagane Power Station. The textile industry is a significant employer in the Newcastle area, with over a hundred textile factories belonging to Taiwanese and Chinese Industrialists.

Conference Venues in KwaZulu Natal

Complimented with service excellence, the Elephant Lake Hotel, is the perfect venue for conferencing, company functions, workshops and teambuilding. The Elephant Lake Hotel St Lucia is located on the shores of the St Lucia Estuary in the town of St Lucia. The Hotel has a Three Star South African Tourism Grading and boasts 58 luxury, en-suite, air-conditioned rooms, with the majority sharing a westerly view across the St Lucia Estuary. All rooms are equipped with Digital Satellite TV, tea/coffee facilities, hair dryer and full range of bathroom amenities. The Hotels ground floor has 26 rooms all with a private patio’s leading out onto beautiful manicured lawns and a sparkling pool. An upmarket restaurant leads out to the pool patio area. The fully equipped 100 seated conference/function facility is situated on the ground floor.

Conference facilities at The Golden Horse Casino Hotel are modern, offering flexible conference venues with up to date equipment. The Conference Centre adjoins the Scottsville Race Course and the Golden Horse Casino Complex with various venues catering for up to 500 delegates. Set in Pietermaritzburg in the Natal Midlands, 45min from Durban, The Golden Horse Casino & Hotel complex is the only hotel in Africa and one of few in the World boasting both a casino and a turf racecourse making a veritable punter’s paradise providing pulse-racing entertainment and casino gaming amidst, the sport of kings. The four star hotel is a world class stay with unmatched hospitality and 86 large en-suite bedrooms fit for a king, beautifully decorated and equipped with data lines for laptops, telephone, room safes and satellite TV.

The Hampshire Hotel conference meeting rooms can accommodate up to 145 attendees in a variety of configurations. Amenities include cable modem, DVD player, flip chart and markers, modem lines, VCR and whiteboard. The venue also offers event catering and complimentary high–speed wireless Internet access. The Hampshire Hotel offers modern accommodations located by the Famous Dolphin Coast and just 6 miles from the King Shaka Airport. The hotel offers tastefully decorated rooms which are equipped with custom comforters. All rooms include 37-inch LCD TVs and free Wi-Fi internet access and most rooms offer views of the outdoor pool.

The conference facilities at the Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre cater for a maximum of up to 200 people in Cinema Style, Cocktail, U-Shape, and School Room & Round Tables. Seven function rooms that accommodate up to 200 people in different set-ups and unique features include entrance hall, coffee shop, dining rooms and bar. These offer a variety of comfortable and well-appointed venues for conferences, weddings, banquets and have been used as film advertisement locations.

The Conference facility at Dragons Peak Mountain Resort can host groups of up to 100 delegates and is equipped with overhead projector, VCR, large TV, White Board, Flipchart, wall to wall Carpets, padded Chairs and Air-conditioning. The venue is situated on, a family owned, 1000 acre wilderness estate set in the shadow of Cathkin Peak and Champagne Castle, part of the rugged Drakensberg mountains of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Purchased in 1955 by the Tungay family and developed over three generations, the resort retains its country charm and unspoilt views of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, bordering the prestigious Drakensberg Ukhahlamba World Heritage Site, renowned for both its geographic and cultural significance.

The Protea Hotel Karridene Beach Resort has the latest in conferencing equipment and can accommodate up to 200 delegates. Eight different conferencing rooms can accommodate 2 to 200 delegates in a variety of venues – from basic work areas to boardrooms overlooking the Indian Ocean to dinner dances and banquets for up to 150 guests. Only 20 minutes south of Durban, this modern and luxurious South Coast hotel resort is well-known for its excellent accommodation, wonderful food, friendly hospitality and superior service. Situated between the lagoon and the beach at Illovo, it also boasts an award-winning caravan park. Sporting and recreational activities and nearby facilities include golf, squash and swimming.

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New Listing – Letlapa Lodge Conference Centre Midrand

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Jan 172013

We welcome Letlapa Lodge Conference Centre to our list of conference venues in Midrand. The conferencing facilities at Letlapa are second to none. The centre has 6 conference rooms that accommodate groups from anywhere between 8 and 150 delegates.

Letlapa Lodge Conference Centre is conveniently situated in the heart of Midrand, between Pretoria and Johannesburg making it an ideal venue to accommodate all business needs. Situated in the heart of Midrand Office Park it is the ideally suited for conferencing or to host clients travelling to and from business engagements.

The Midrand Gautrain station is but a stone’s throw away making it ideally situated for those wanting to travel to and from OR Tambo International Airport. It is also ideal for those staying over in the lodge and commuting to near-by businesses and amenities.

The natural boulders, surrounding the conference centre, compliment the indigenous look and feel of the Lodge. Letlapa is a home away from home for those who enjoy a bit of the tranquil African bush-life in the busy buzz of the fast paced city. Within walking distance of Gallagher Estate Convention Centre and The Boulders Shopping Centre, Letlapa Lodge & Conference Centre is a popular choice due to its proximity with surrounding business areas and business parks.

In addition to its fully fledged conference and lodge facilities, Letlapa hosts ‘The Final Whistle Sports Bar & Grill’ that is well-known for its sizzling T-bone specials and uninterrupted sporting entertainment. After a hard day’s conferencing, The Final Whistle is guaranteed to revive sore muscles and aching joints with good food, good service and fun times.

Letlapa Lodge has 37 rooms, ranging from a variety of single, twin and double rooms. For an extra touch of exclusivity, there is an ‘executive room’ with its own conference facilities for those late-night international conference calls and midnight working sessions.

The rooms cater for a variety of needs from the busy conference-goer to the couple that want to get away for a romantic weekend. Guests can choose from rooms overlooking the beautiful Koi-pond to the ‘boulders rooms’ that play host to a variety of indigenous birds and picturesque scenery, not to mention the resident pea-cock, Joe.

Whatever the requirement you may have, Letlapa Lodge & Conference Centre in Midrand aims to cater to your every need.

Conference Venues in the Gauteng Province of South Africa

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Jan 142013

As the economic powerhouse of South Africa, accounting for a third of the country’s gross domestic product, Gauteng is home to many of the country’s premier conference venues. Gauteng contributes heavily in the financial, manufacturing, transport, technology and telecommunications sectors, amongst others. It also plays host to a large number of overseas companies requiring a commercial base in Africa. Although Gauteng is the smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces (it covers only 1.4% of the country’s total land area) it contributes over a third of its gross domestic product. Indeed Gauteng generates up to 10% of the GDP of the entire African continent.

Gauteng is home to many of the country’s most prestigious educational institutions and scientific institutes. There are about 10 000 firms involved in the province’s manufacturing sector, employing over half a million people. The principal industries are appliances and electrical supplies, basic iron and steel, chemical products, electrical machinery, fabricated and metal products, food, machinery, motor vehicle parts and accessories. Gauteng’s economy is moving away from heavy industry to high value-added production, such as information technology, telecommunications and other high-tech industries.

Seen as the new commercial hub of South Africa, Sandton has become Gauteng’s leading business centre. Over just the last 15 years, much of the financial focus has shifted from the Johannesburg central business district to Sandton. Johannesburg’s stock exchange relocated its offices to Sandton from the Central Business District in the late 1990s.

Gauteng Conference Venues

A combination of rustic style, modern facilities and exceptional service make Stillpoint Country Manor the perfect conferencing venue in Sandton. Stillpoint Country Manor offers five different venues, catering for a variety of functions from leading business and corporate conferences, audio-visual presentations and exhibitions, formal banquets and weddings, to smaller board meetings and intimate cocktail parties. The larger venues are able to seat up to 120 people.

Located in the leafy suburb of Bedfordview, The Nicol Hotel Conference Centre promises delegates a luxurious, comfortable and convenient conferencing experience. Facilities that delegates can enjoy at The Nicol Hotel Conference Centre include the impressive heated out-door swimming pool, the fully equipped gymnasium & secure undercover basement parking. Conference facilities include a 140 seater conference room, two boardrooms ideal for smaller conferences or meetings and wi-fi internet access in all public areas. The Nicol Hotel Conference Centre’s interior and exterior design offers modern uncluttered clean lines.

Situated at the heart of a 9-hectare property off Garsfontein Drive in Pretoria East, the Leribisi Lodge conference venue offers a tranquil setting for conferencing. The venue has a variety of conference rooms and halls, all conveniently separated to ensure each group’s privacy. The boardroom is ideal for groups from 2 to 12 delegates while the main conference hall is able to accommodate up to 150 delegates (depending on seating style). Two additional conference halls comfortably accommodate groups of 10 to 40 and 20 to 80 delegates alternatively. All their conference venues are equipped with air-conditioning.

Set to become the cultural and corporate hub of Gauteng in South Africa, Maropeng Conference Venue is situated just off the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, 45 minutes drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Its conference facilities are housed within the Tumulus building, a true architectural icon. There are three conference venues within the Tumulus building, which can be combined to create an overall seating capacity of up to 500 delegates (theatre style)..

The exhibition and conference centre at Emperors Palace provides a diverse range of exciting, multi-purpose venues, as well as small executive breakaway rooms. The entire venue has extensive technical resources and is equipped with modern apparatus. Emperors Palace excels in three key ingredients of successful conferences and entertaining – superb cuisine, impeccable service and an elegant atmosphere.

Quest Conference Estate is located in a quiet business sector of the Vaal Triangle. It is the perfect destination for any business conference, gala dinner, year-end function, presentation, social event or dream wedding. The conference facilities are inherently flexible and offer private conference rooms, breakaway rooms, a VIP Executive boardroom with private restroom facility adjacent to the Executive Lounge, with full bar facilities, a Conference Lounge accommodating up to 120 delegates with full bar facilities and Function Halls accommodating from 60 to 800 delegates. All facilities are air-conditioned and equipped with the latest technology.

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Conference Venues in the Western Cape Province of South Africa

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Nov 132012

Before the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910, the Western Cape was referred to as the Cape Colony. After 1910 and prior to 1994, the Western Cape area was part of an extended Cape Province which included the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Western Cape and North West regions.

With one of the fastest growing economies in South Africa, the Western Cape is already the second largest contributor to the country’s total GDP. The province has some of the most highly educated residents and skilled work force in Africa. It also has the highest high school and university graduation rate in South Africa. The Western Cape is home to three world class universities with the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University and the University of the Western Cape. When it comes to the employment rate, the Western Cape is once again lower than the national average.

The financial, business services and real estate sectors are the biggest sectors in the Western Cape. Other industries that are rapidly gaining importance in the province include high tech industries, international call centers, fashion design, advertising and television production.

Western Cape’s network of highways does not have to take a back seat to any country in the world. All the main roads are tarred, and the major gravel roads are well maintained. The telecommunication network is highly sophisticated, and landlines are readily available. Most areas have access to ADSL and other high speed internet services.

Cape Town is the capital of the Western Cape and the most entrepreneurial city in South Africa. The city is the second most populated city in South Africa. It is the seat of the National Parliament and also the legislative capital of the country. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Cape Town is famous for its harbor, natural settings and landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point.

Venues in the Western Cape

Here are some of the exceptional conference venues in the Western Cape, for a full list of venues in the Western Cape click here.

The ABH Training conference room is a modern, elegant venue that seats up to 16 delegates. The conference package at the venue includes airconditioning, white board, flip charts, projector screen, laptop and data projector. ABH Training is centrally located in Thibault square with secure underground parking and is close to all public transport. The room is set up in two different styles, boardroom style and class room style. Tea and coffee and water are also available at extra cost per delegate.

Set in a picturesque garden, with magnificent views of the Stellenbosch Mountains, Hoopenburg Conference Venue is a haven of peace in one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa. The venue is able to host a maximum of 15 delegates. Conference facilities include a flipchart, roll up screen, overhead projector for laptop, fax, printer/scanner, television and DVD player. The venue is air-conditioned and offers panoramic views of the vineyards and garden. There is a fireplace for cold winter days.

Choose the special setting of Pembi Durbanville Conference Centre for any occasion including weddings, end of year functions, conferences or team building events. Whatever your needs, their dedicated team of professionals will make your event the memorable moment it should be. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the vineyards as you take a break to recollect and re-energize. On a lucky day, you may hear our resident fish-eagle or detect a stray pelican. Their decorated meeting rooms with quality finishes and furnishings, together with state-of-the-art technology, inevitably put you in the lap of comfort and luxury. PEMBI “Durbanville” offers a wide range of conference room layouts in order to accommodate any variety of needs.

Situated in the quiet surrounds of Durbanville, Ruslamere Guest House, Spa & Conference Centre, offers luxury accommodation and executive conferencing. The first choice for executive conferencing in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs, Ruslamere offers five upmarket venues; four conference locales and a private boardroom to cater for all conference, seminar and workshop requirements. Large Functions, Product Launches and Weddings are also hosted regularly in the impressive domed Pool Deck which can seat up to 140 guests over the indoor pool.

State of the art facilities, easy parking, 1117 hotel rooms within walking distance and access to all the main highways make The Pavillion Conference Centre the perfect choice for anyone wishing to take their conference experience to the next level. The Pavilion team offer clients a one stop value added service by being able to organise accommodation, decor, security, transfers, exhibition stands, entertainment and specialised AV equipment to accompany any conference enquiry.

The Winelands Conference Centre is located just a stone’s throw outside Stellenbosch, surrounded by vineyards and Olive groves, offering delegates a rich mixture of scenic beauty, architectural integrity, mouth-watering cuisine and rural tranquillity. The Winelands Conference Centre comprises of four separate conference rooms located in two buildings adjacent to each other. Their conference facilities can accommodate from 2 -80 delegates depending on the setup. There is also a boardroom facility that can accommodate 2 – 10 delegates.

Upper Eastside Hotel Conference Venue in Cape Town offers a variety of affordable conference venues, with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and an experienced and professional team to help you plan and realize a successful conference or strategy meeting. Choose one of the eight modern, fully-equipped rooms – from the intimate Queens 1, able to host 14 (boardroom meeting configuration/furnishing) to 60 (cocktail party), to Central 2, able to host 30 to 120 delegates, depending on your needs. Upper Eastside Hotel is conveniently located for your Conference in Cape Town, within striking distance of the airport, Cape Town’s CBD and business parks. The hotel also offers complimentary undercover controlled-access parking for any number of guests, thereby providing additional peace of mind.

New Listing – Umthunzi Boutique Hotel Conference Venue in Umtentweni, KwaZulu Natal

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Nov 072012

We are delighted to announce the inclusion of Umthunzi Boutique Hotel Conference Venue to our list of conference venues. The hotel is situated in Umtentweni on the KwaZulu Natal south coast region of South Africa. Umthunzi is a brand new 19 roomed up market boutique hotel and conference centre, ideally located for visitors to explore all the local attractions.

Umthunzi Boutique Hotel Conference Venue

The Boutique Hotel Conference Venue offers stunning sea views and is situated a mere 700metre walk to the beach. With KwaZulu Natal’s all year round temperate climate and pleasant water temperatures, visitors can enjoy both beach and bush getaways. The region is also unsurpassed for golfing, fishing and birding enthusiasts.

Umthunzi’s up market conference room can be set up from an intimate boardroom meeting facility consisting of only 10 people, to a cinema type setup that can accommodate up to 80 delegates or more. This venue is ideal for any wedding, birthday, anniversaries, conference or event in the KwaZulu Natal South Coast area. This venue offers additional services such as spa treatments on site, team building, theme evenings and entertainment.

Umthunzi Boutique Hotel Conference Venue Overnight Conference Rates Include:

Conference Facility
Standard Conference Equipment
Morning and afternoon Tea/Coffee
Juice on Arrival
Light Luncheon
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Conference Equipment at Umthunzi Boutique Hotel Conference Venue

Data projector
White board and pens
Flip charts
Conference pads
Lectern
Different seating options (up to 120 people – cinema style)
Peppermints, juice and water

A Room With A View – Conference Venues in Johannesburg

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Nov 012012

The passion, charm, colours, luminosity and timeless quality of the A Room With A View conference venue in Johannesburg, consistently draw delegates from all over the world. The venue is set high above the heart of Melville and offers magnificent views of a highly forested area of Johannesburg. A Room With A View is situated in the heart of Johannesburg’s parklands and is close to every necessary amenity. A Roman- style swimming pool and surrounds offers outdoor relaxation.

A Room With A View has two conference rooms, each accommodating up to 14 delegates with wholesome lunches and beverages served to order. This conference facility also offers free internet and satellite television.

‘A Room With a View’ Conference Venue

Conference Venue Features

Each room can accommodate up to 14 delegates.
Air conditioned boardroom.
Beautiful breakaway lounges with magnificent views.
Conference lunches created to your requirements.

Conference Accommodation

Conference accommodation is in the form of fourteen ensuites, some with their own conservatory, balcony and fireplace. The rooms feature beautiful bathrooms with large showers and deep baths. All rooms are equipped with telephones, free and fast wireless internet access, TV, writing desks and mini bars.

Location of A Room With A View

The conference venue is situate in Melville, a suburb of Johannesburg. The area, along with Greenside and Parkhurst is one of the few areas of Johannesburg’s northern suburbs to have restaurants, shops and cafes lining the streets rather than enclosed shopping centres. The majority of these is located along 7th Street, although there are a few new nightclubs and restaurants on Main Street. There are over 30 guest houses in the vicinity, and it is a popular stopover in Johannesburg for tourists. On 7th Street, there are several restaurants and bars and the street is a popular hangout for the cosmopolitan crowd. Melville is also well known for the Melville Koppies, an archeological site, with rolling hills of grassland and views over the Johannesburg.

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Gateway Hotel – Conference Venues in Durban

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Oct 262012

Forming part of the popular Gateway Theatre of Shopping, The Gateway Hotel offers guests a veritable feast of entertainment, restaurant and shopping outlets as well as excellent accommodation, in the heart of Durban‘s new business district of Umhlanga. Appealing to both the leisure and business market, the Gateway Hotel allows its guests quick access to all the Gateway Theatre of Shopping has to offer.

Gateway Hotel Conference Venue

A wonderful and central venue for business men and women, the Gateway Hotel, is soon to become the preferred venue for conferences and business meetings. The iconic “leafy” screen surrounding the Gateway Hotel is not only an eye-catching design, but also an effective shading technique – it acts as a solar shield for the principal northern facades of the building.

Located on the Umhlanga Ridge the hotel has the unique advantage of allowing guests direct access to the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, which offers a feast of entertainment, restaurant and shopping outlets as well as excellent team build facilities. The 146 room hotel has five well-appointed conference venues with the latest technology.

The Gateway Hotel is an ideal venue for banquets both large and small. Guest have access to abundant, secure parking, and for those wishing to spend the evening after the banquet, the 146 bedrooms offer a range of accommodation from standard rooms to junior suites.

For the business traveller, free wireless internet connection is available (in public areas only) at the Hotel, as well as excellent conference facilities consisting of five venues. The number of delegates the Ficus Suites can take ranges from between 78 to 600 delegates.

146 Rooms Available for Conference Accommodation

103 Standard rooms
40 Superior rooms
3 Junior suites
2 Paraplegic rooms (within superior room allocation)
12 Sets inter-leading rooms (within superior room allocation)