The Steenberg Hotel in Constantia has refreshed its state-of-the-art conference and function venue, to create an ideal space for exclusive business meetings for small groups. Located just 20 minutes from the Cape Town city centre, The Meeting Room at this award-winning winelands property now sports a new look and feel.
With a serene garden setting and access to delicious, quick gourmet meals prepared at the hotels fine dining restaurant Catharinas, along with a competitive rate from R320 per person for a half day conference, plus ample free parking, it may well be Cape Towns best kept secret.
Offering the ideal mind-space for brainstorming sessions, directors meetings and seminars, it fulfills the demand by local business people for a world-class venue at affordable rates. Its versatility also makes it an excellent choice for private or corporate cocktail parties and wine tastings.
The Meeting Room makeover, which included removing the large counter area at the head of the venue and fitting wall to wall carpeting, has achieved a warmer, more welcoming ambience that lends itself to productive meetings, seminars and exclusive conferences. While still able to accommodate up to 40 delegates at one time, it is also well suited to product launches, corporate events and small social functions. With a roaring log fire adding to the appeal, it is perfect too for the cooler winter months.
Says Graham Beck Hospitality Manager, Gaby Gramm: We pride ourselves on always staying one step ahead in what is a very competitive industry, and this facelift is our latest endeavour to keep our meetings and conferences offering in line with the world-class Steenberg experience. Along with our tranquil setting and prime location in the Constantia Valley, within easy driving distance from Cape Towns major tourist attractions, we are now in a position to offer local businesses one of the best meetings and functions solutions in town.
With a large terrace opening onto breathtaking views of the vineyards and mountains, the stylish, contemporary dcor of this venue epitomizes the ultimate in professional conferencing aesthetics, and it comes with all the bells and whistles too. Complimentary Wi-Fi is supported by an advanced video conferencing system that offers a convenient two-way virtual meeting service.
An array of diverse activities are on offer at Steenberg, including impeccable hospitality, and food and wine experiences that earned Steenberg a spot among the Top 100 Experiences in the World and No.1 Hotel in Africa in 2011, as rated by readers of the prestigious Cond Nast Traveler magazine (USA). Luxurious hotel accommodation comprise 21 rooms and 3 Heritage Suites set amongst the vineyards, in addition to Catharinas restaurant and the trendy Bistro Sixteen82, the state-of-the-art Steenberg winery and the new bubbly bar, Gorgeous by Graham Beck, as well as a tranquil Ginkgo Spa, and of course, excellent golfing facilities.
A number of conference and function packages are available, including breakfast, lunch and dinner options, with an Express Menu available too for swift dining between work sessions. Among these are a Half-Day Conference Package at R320 and a Full Day Conference Package at R395 per delegate. Both include venue and equipment hire, teas and coffees, a 2-Course lunch from the la carte menu at Catharinas, as well as a complimentary wine tasting. Conference packages are also available that include a round of golf, or spa treatments. Rates for these packages are valid until 30 September 2013, making this an excellent value option when planning for the next year.
