SOUTH AFRICAN CONFERENCE

Sandton Sun Johannesburg South Africa is known to many as it has a long illustrious history and is one of the city of Johannesburg’s most memorable conference landmarks.

Despite the Sandton Sun Johannesburg being 25 years old the refurbishment of 2007 and the development changes of 2008/9 mean the Southern Sun Johannesburg is very much a 5 star venue offering conference delegates and conference attendees a  memorable and relaxing experience. The staff (many of whom have been at the hotel for over 10 years) strive to ensure all conference delegates and conference attendees enjoy VIP style treatment.

Excellently positioned the Sandton Sun Johannesburg lies in the heart of the city’s new Central Business District. Conference delegates and those attending conferences will have a rich selection of the city’s leisure and entertainment facilities close by.

Sandton Sun Johannesburg South Africa is known as a Signature Conference Hotel delivering tailor made and unique conferences maximizing the experience of the conference delegate and conference attendees.

Accommodation

The accommodation comprises of 334 rooms making this an ideal conference venue.   A selection of room types will ensure conference delegates and conference attendees a wide selection of choice.

The accommodation comprises of :
109 African Premium Deluxe Twins
97 African Premium Deluxe Kings
60 African Premium Kings
21Arican Premium Twins
19 Suit Kings
12 Executive Studio Kings
10 Double Doubles
3 Presidential Suites
2 Wheelchair Accessible Rooms
1 Suite Twin

The rooms are elegantly and tastefully furnished and offer all the comforts and modern facilities to ensure conference delegates of a comfortable stay

Room Amenities

As any conference delegate would expect the standards that a Southern Sun Hotel sets means the Sandton Sun   Johannesburg South Africa provides guests and conference delegates with excellent room facilities. All conference delegates and guests are assured of comfort and the following features are available to all conference delegates and guests, either located in your room or available on request:

• Air conditioning
• Remote control TV
• Satellite TV
• Direct dial telephone with extension in bathroom
• In-room safe
• Voice mail
• Wake up call facility
• Computer internet access via complimentary WIFI
• Bathrobe and slippers
• Coffee / tea making facilities
• Hairdryer
• Iron / ironing board
• Complimentary mini-bar
• Phone in bathroom
• Private bathroom
• Room meal service (24 hours)

Special Services and Facilities

Conference delegates and conference visitors will have an array of services and facilities provided by the Sandton Sun Johannesburg. Guest Relations and Concierge desks are able to assist conference delegates and conference visitors with arrangements, suggestions and bookings including:

·         Laundry / valet (same day)
·         Safety deposit box
·         Shoe shine
·         Theatre, restaurant and tour reservations
·         Doctor / Dentist on call (24 hours)
·         Professional VIP Protection Services
·         Airport handling service
·         Secure underground parking is available
·         Baby sitting facility on request
·         Transfer Services
·         Car Rental
·         Outdoor swimming pool
·         Relaxation spa
·         Fully equipped modern gym

Fitness Centre
The new fitness centre will help conference delegates and conference visitors stay in shape and is open 24 hours a day. Located on the 6th level opposite the TCH Business Centre.

Dining

Fine dining is provided for conference delegates and conference visitors with the Ferns Restaurant, The Upper West Side Café & Bar and the Portuguese Vilamoura.

Conferencing Transport Services
South Africa boasts an excellent road infrastructure. However, the public transport does leave some room for improvement. Our Gautrain (fast transit train) is not yet up and running, so we would be happy to advise conference delegates and conference visitors of other forms of transport.

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The Palazzo Montecasino Sandton Johannesburg South Africa is a five star hotel perfectly located in the upmarket suburb of Fourways, Sandton, north of Johannesburg.   Excellent location for South African or International conferences as it is easily accessible to all major highways, business hubs and only 42km from O R Tambo International Airport.

The Palazzo Montecasino Sandton Johannesburg South Africa was previously known as InterContinental Palazzo – Johannesburg Montecasino,

The hotel offers luxurious features and lifestyle facilities for both the business, conference and leisure traveller.

The Palazzo is linked by an open-air walkway to the spectacular MonteCasino Entertainment complex. This complex offers a selection of Restaurants, Retail Shops, Cinemas, Theatres, Casino plus an outdoor Piazza area.

The hotel epitomizes true style and luxury, with world-class facilities reminiscent of the grandeur of age-old Tuscany.

Accommodation

The accommodation comprises of 246 rooms in which there is a 3 bedroomed Penthouse, 1 Presidential, 10 Suites, 21 Executives, 36 Deluxes, 53 Superior and 91 Standard.  Included are 3 rooms for the physically challenged guest. The rooms are elegantly and tastefully furnished and offer all the comforts and modern facilities to ensure conference delegates of a comfortable stay.

The recently refurbished ground floor rooms carry authentic Tuscan style finishes, with magnificent chandeliers and dark wood furniture

The  Deluxe Rooms have double-doors leading out to a private terrace which has now been furnished with patio furniture for guests and conference delegates to relax amongst our landscaped gardens.

Room Amenities

In line with the standards that a Southern Sun Hotel sets,  The Palazzo Montecasino Sandton Johannesburg South Africa provides guests and conference delegates with excellent room facilities that include:

• Air conditioning
• Satellite TV with audio channels
• Direct dial telephone
• Modem connection
• Electronic safe
• Voicemail
• Coffee / tea making facilities
• Wake-up call facility
• High speed Broadband internet access
• Wireless Internet access
• Hairdryer
• Bathrobe
• Mini bar (stocked)
• Phone in bathroom
• Private bathroom with separate shower
• Separate wardrobe
• Trouser press (only available in suites)
• Work desk with lamp
• Guest room voltage: 220V
• Free morning newspaper delivered to room
• Room meal service (24 hours)

Special Services and Facilities

Conference delegates and conference guests will not be disappointed by the range of special services and facilities provided by the Palazzo Montecasino Johannesburg.

• Air conditioning in public areas
• Concierge – offers a range of services for the inhouse guest including transfers
• Laundry / valet (same day)
• Safety deposit box
• Shoe shine
• Turndown service
• Guest relations desks
• Doctor / dentist on call
• 24 hour Security
• Open parking available in front of hotel
• Daily valet parking available
• Montecasino Entertainment Complex
• Casino
• Outdoor bird gardens
• Helium balloon ride
• Cinemas
• Children’s entertainment centre
• Theatres
• Retail shops
• Conference facilities
• Selection of restaurants
• Coffee shops
• Pubs and supper clubs

Children’s Services
Many conference delegates or those attending conferences prefer to travel with their families and the Palazzo Montecasino recognizes this and has facilities for conference delegates and conference attendants families.

Babysitting on request
Baby cots on request
Highchairs on request

Transport Services

As with all conferences logistics is always an issue but with the Palazzo Montecasino’s transport assistance conference delegates and conference attendees can relax.

Johannesburg International Airport
Imperial Chauffeur Service located at hotel
Taxi services available
Airports ( Rand, Grand Central and Lanseria)
Imperial Chauffer Service located at hotel
Taxi services available
Fourways/Sandton
A Shuttle operates between Hotel, Fourways and Sandton every hour.  7 days a week at scheduled times. Free to in-house guests.

Conferencing

Southern Sun has some of the best conference venues in South Africa and the Palazzo Montecasino Johannesburg is no exception.  The conference venue is easily accessible, well managed and with the added bonus of overnight hotel facilities. Southern Sun hotels are the superior choice when it comes to choosing hotels with conference facilities.

ROOM NAME
Boardroom – 10 people
Soave – 20 to 50 people
Castello – 20 to 50 people

Standard Equipment:
Projector Screen
Flip Charts and Pens
Conference notepads and pencils
Whiteboard and Pens
Stationery box with appropriate stationery
Data Projector-Boardroom Only
All other services and equipment required can be hired on your behalf.

Palazzo Montecasino Johannesburg range of services, means that you and your conference delegates are assured of dedication to service excellence.

The conference facility is supported by the business services offered ensuring all conferences have the necessary support and equipment.

Business Services

Secretarial services
Facsimile service
PC / printer service
Mail & postal services
Full business centre with internet connectivity
High speed internet access:
·         Telkom T-Zone wireless internet
·         In-room broadband wireless access available

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Crown Plaza Johannesburg The Rose Bank Hotel South Africa is a stylish and modern hotel ideally located for business travellers. Lying only 30 minutes away from O.R.Tambo International Airport and a 10 minute drive to the Business District of Sandton   Crown Plaza Johannesburg is close to all the head quarters of all of the major banks and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

With major sporting venues such as Coca Cola Park Stadium and Wanderers Cricket Ground close by and superb shopping facilities in the shape of Rosebank Mall, conference delegates will enjoy their stay.

The location of the Crown Plaza Johannesburg – The Rose Bank Hotel close to all the famous tourist attractions makes it an ideal base for holding conferences and entertaining conference delegates.

Accommodation

The Crown Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank offers guests and conference delegates 318 stylishly furnished rooms. The beds are of the highest standard with 200 thread count cotton premium bed linen ensuring conference delegates are fully refreshed  after a perfect nights sleep. All rooms have excellent facilities and the bathrooms are valuables can be stored safely in laptop friendly safes.

Standard Rooms at the Crown Plaza, Johannesburg

The Crown Plaza Johannesburg has 193 standard rooms that are all fitted with modern day furnishings elegantly decorated and ideal for conference delegates as they offer the delegates an option for twin beds.

The beautiful linen and non-allergenic goose down pillows add to conference delegate comfort and relaxation.

The busy conference delegate or guest can catch up with their work using the executive work stations that are provided along with wireless internet connection.

Air conditioning satellite television and many other facilities listed further compliment the conference delegates stay.

Deluxe Rooms at the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg

The Crown Plaza Johannesburg has 101 of these beautifully furnished rooms. The Deluxe rooms are larger than the Standard and furnished in a minimal but stylish manner. The pillow menu including a non-allergenic option  along with the quality white crisp linen ensure conference delegates are very comfortable.

The executive workstation allowing conference delegates to catch up on the day’s business while two armchairs provide seating for guests to relax and unwind. Wireless connectivity comes as standard.

The room is fully equipped with a minibar, individually controlled air-conditioning, safe, satellite TV & hairdryer.

King Hotel Suites at the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg

The Rose Bank Hotel in Johannesburg South Africa has 19 King Suites. The suites offer luxurious and stylish comfort and come with a lounge substantial flat screen television as well as a work table and chair to catch up with the day’s work. The views afforded from the views are beautiful overlooking the green forests of Johannesburg.  The Suite also has a lounge which is perfect for entertaining and for short meetings.

The pillow menu including a non-allergenic option  along with the quality white crisp linen ensure conference delegates are very comfortable.

The room is fully equipped with a minibar, individually controlled air-conditioning, safe, satellite TV & hairdryer. There is provision for interconnecting rooms in some of the suites.

Executive Hotel Suites at the Crowne Plaza in Johannesburg

The hotel has four Executive hotel suites which are spacious and trendy, designed for maximum comfort and luxury relaxation. The lounge is elegantly furnished; a big screen television and a couple of couches offering the ideal environment for entertaining or holding meetings, without compromising the privacy of your bedroom.

The king size bed in the suite is specially designed to provide quality rest and renewal of body and mind and is dressed in the finest crisp white linen, The bedroom has its own television.

The executive workstation allowing conference delegates to catch up on the day’s business while two armchairs provide seating for guests to relax and unwind. Wireless connectivity comes as standard.

The Executive hotel room is fully equipped with air-conditioning a minibar, in-room laptop friendly safe, wireless internet connection, satellite TV and hairdryer.

Special Services & facilities

The Crown Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank Hotel offers its guests and conference delegates many special services that include:

• 24 Hour Access to Club Lounge
• Priority Check-in and Check-out Facility
• Complimentary Parking
• Complimentary 1 Hour Internet Voucher per day
• Complimentary Continental Breakfast served in Club Lounge
• Complimentary Tea/Coffee/Soft Drinks in Club Lounge
• Complimentary Hot & Cold Canapés served in Club Lounge in evening
• Complimentary Newspaper
• Luxury in-room guest amenities
• Complimentary service of 2 laundry items
• one of Johannesburg’s most exclusive boutiques – Croft & Co.
• a gym for fitness enthusiasts

• a convenience shop for branded hotel items as well as a Zen Garden.

Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank  also provides a full range of business services via the Business Centre,

Located on the ground floor the Business Centre Services include:

• excellent and functional secretarial services
• IT assistance where needed
• high-speed, wireless internet access
• telephones, fax, scanning, copying
• three workstations, one of which is an Apple Mac computer.

The Business Centre at the Crowne Plaza is manned between 06h00 to 22h00 but is accessible 24 hours to hotel guests, using their guestroom key.

Conferencing

There are seven venues in the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg.

Offering some of the best conference facilities in the heart of greater Sandton. The environment is quiet and relaxed and three of the rooms offer plenty of natural light and can be set up in a variety of layouts and are flexible to meet the specific needs of any sized conference.

Capacities for the seven conference venues are between 10 to 250 conference delegates. This hotel is one of the few in Johannesburg able to host 250 conference guests and offer conference accommodation all under one roof.  All the venues have digital signage for ease of location. The conference rooms are all equipped with audio visual connectivity and the dedicated staff will ensure the smooth running of your conference.

Nafka – Conference Venue 1

Maximum 15 Conference Delegates- (U Shape or Schoolroom seating)

Ceiling Mounted Projector ideal for mini-conferences or meetings

Cedi – Conference Venue 2

Maximum 25 Conference Delegates – (U Shape, Schoolroom or round seating)

Audio visual equipment can be available on request

Dinar – Conference Venue 3

Maximum 40 Conference Delegates- (Schoolroom or round seating)

Ceiling mounted projector and screen

Kwacha – Conference Venue 4

Maximum 30 Conference Delegates– (Schoolroom or round seating)

Pula – Conference Venue 5

Maximum 80 Conference Delegates – (Schoolroom, round or cinema seating)

Ceiling mounted projector and screen

Dalasi – Conference Venue 6

Maximum 150 Conference Delegates cinema style

Dalasi/Pula –

Maximum 250 conference delegates cinema style

200 school style, 250 cinema style

Executive Boardroom – Conference Venue 7

The Executive Boardroom Looks out onto the pool, and has a fully equipped permanent boardroom table with audio visual connectivity which is linked to a 360 inch LCD screen. This room has a capacity to sit 14 conference delegates/people. Equipment includes, DVD player, laptop audio and video conferencing unit.

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The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Johannesburg South Africa is located in the popular and fashionable area of Rosebank. The Firs shopping Centre is close to the hotel and Sandton CBD the city centre with its wonderful array of shopping are easily accessible

Accommodation at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg

The accommodation in the Hyatt Regency Hotel Johannesburg South Africa consists of 244 luxury rooms and suites. The décor is beautifully African and the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg is the business and conference delegates venue of choice. The meeting and conference venues are extremely well equipped and an ideal location for conferences and meetings.

Twin Room

The twin rooms at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg are 38 sq – metre in size and include two twin beds, shower, black granite bath with separate tub. These African decor styled rooms have generous work areas with high-speed Internet access and panoramic views of the city to inspire.  In-room tea and coffee are available.

King Room

Panoramic views from the Hyatt Regency of the city of Johannesburg and distinctive African-inspired decor welcome you to a 38-sq.-metre room. The rooms are 38 sq – metre in size and include a king bed, shower, black granite bath with separate tub.

Deluxe amenities such as plush bathrobes, daily newspaper and evening turn-down service are included.  In-room tea and coffee are available.

Queen Room

The rooms are 32.5 sq – metre in size and include a plush queen bed, shower, black granite bath with separate tub. These African decor styled rooms have generous work areas with high-speed Internet access and panoramic views of the city’s tree line horizon to inspire.  Sliding glass doors are available.

Club Twin

These spacious 42 sq metre guestrooms enjoy private top floor access and include two twin beds shower, black granite bath with separate tub. A butler is available on request and concierge and private lounge services are included.  These African decor styled rooms have generous work areas with high-speed Internet access and panoramic views of the city’s tree line horizon to inspire.

Club King

These spacious 42 sq metre guestrooms enjoy private top floor access and include king bed shower, black granite bath with separate tub. A butler is available on request and concierge and private lounge services continental breakfast, evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres are included.   These African decor styled rooms have generous work areas with high-speed Internet access and panoramic views of the city’s tree line horizon to inspire.

Regency Suite King

Panoramic city views and distinctive African-inspired decor welcome you to a 71-sq.-metre suite featuring sitting area, work area with high-speed Internet access, and bedroom offering one king bed and deluxe granite bath. Includes Regency Club access, featuring concierge service and private lounge serving Continental breakfast, evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Walk-out balconies available.

Regency Executive Suite

Panoramic city views and distinctive African-inspired decor welcome you to a 105.5-sq.-metre suite featuring sitting area, dining for six, generous work area with high-speed Internet access, and bedroom offering a king-size bed and deluxe granite bath. Includes Regency Club access, featuring concierge service and private lounge serving Continental breakfast, evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Presidential Suite

Entertain lavishly in a spectacular 190-sq.-metre VIP suite offering personal butler, kitchen, wetbar, sitting area, formal dining for 12 and king bedroom. Panoramic city views complement distinctive African-inspired decor, including granite bath with separate tub, shower and sauna, and generous work area offering wireless Internet access. Includes additional security and Regency Club privileges.

Room Amenities

For conference delegates or guests attending conferences meetings or an event at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg the room facilities are both excellent and comprehensive and include the following:

* Oversized work desk

* Iron/ironing board upon request

* AM/FM clock radio

* High-speed Internet access

* Individual heat control

* 24-hour Concierge service

* Rollaways upon request

* Fax machine upon request

* International direct dial telephones

* Minibar

* Hairdryer

* 24-hour room service

* Cable/satellite TV channels

* Voicemail

* Dataport

* Individual air conditioning control

* Morning newspaper

* Crib upon request

* In room safety box

* iPod docking station

Special Services & Facilities

The 24-hour, state-of-the-art Business Centre provides professional support services and facilities to residential and non-residential guests especially useful when holding conferences at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg.

Services include:

* Typing

* Local business information

* Faxing

* Photocopying

* Laminating

* Binding

* Two private Internet booths

The Business Centre furthermore provides a boardroom with a seating capacity for five people.

The Hyatt Regency Johannesburg is proud of the range of facilities and services it provides for their guests.

These include the following:

• Outdoor heated pool
• Phumula Spa
• Steam Room
• Zaffarano – Italian Restaurant
• Limousine Service

Conferencing

Holding a conference at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg means efficient slick and professional epitomizing business in the 21st century.   The Rosebank is the perfect venue for holding your conference and  is serviced by excellent conference and meeting facilities.

The meeting and conference facilities include six well-equipped meeting rooms, two boardrooms and extensive garden terraces for alfresco functions, while Hyatt’s elegant ballroom is the ideal setting for an exquisite banquet. The hotel will supply fully integrated, state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment at an additional cost.

Whether you are planning a conference, a business meeting, or social event, Hyatt Regency Johannesburg will fulfill your requirements to ensure a truly successful event.

The conference meeting rooms available at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg South Africa are flexible and can accommodate varying number of conference delegates.

Ballroom

This venue is also ideal for conferences, large meetings, receptions or magnificent weddings.

Treat yourself to pre-dinner drinks on the garden terrace or in the pre-function foyer area, followed by an unforgettable banquet in our ballroom.

The ballroom can accommodate a maximum of 300 people theatre or cocktail style and 200 people banquet style.

This venue can also be divided into three sections to suit smaller functions, accommodating up to 110 people theatre style and up to 70 people for a banquet.

Access to the ballroom on the ground floor is available through The Firs undercover parking.

Sondela and Pambeli

The meeting rooms are located on the conference mezzanine level and both venues can be divided into three sections – a main room with two breakaway rooms – and at maximum capacity can accommodate 150 people theatre or cocktail style.

The pre-function foyer area is ideal for coffee breaks, a registration desk set-up or exhibition space. Direct access to the conference mezzanine level is available from The Firs undercover parking.

Boardrooms

The two well-equipped boardrooms are located on the conference mezzanine level and can be used for smaller meetings or conferences.

Maximum capacities for the boardrooms are 14 people banquet, cocktail or classroom style.

Each boardroom has a private lounge area, which is ideal for a coffee break set-up. Direct access to the conference mezzanine level is available from The Firs undercover parking. Our two executive boardrooms and meeting rooms exhibit luxury and status.

Ezweni I

This venue lends itself to small theater style conferences, Ezweni I can accommodate a maximum of 90 guests.  Located on the conference mezzanine level, the pre-function foyer area is ideal for coffee breaks, a registration desk set-up or exhibition space.  Direct access to the conference mezzanine level is available from the Firs undercover parking.

Ezweni II

Located on the conference mezzanine level with a maximum capacity that can accommodate up to 140 guests, Ezweni II is the ideal for an intimate banquet or theatre style event.  The pre-function foyer area is ideal for coffee breaks, a registration desk set-up or exhibition space.  Direct access to the conference mezzanine level is available from the Firs undercover parking.

Regency Club Boardroom

This private executive boardroom can accommodate a maximum of eight people and is located on the Regency Club Level on the 8^th floor at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg, Additional facilities are audio conferences.

Business Centre Boardroom

For a small intimate meeting or mini-conference the Business Centre boardroom is ideal. Located on the lobby level this meeting conference facility can accommodate a maximum of 5 people. Package including pastries and beverages can be arranged.

Access is available to our Business centre, providing you all the facilities such as telephone, fax, copying and Internet access.

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