Hotel Lamunu conference offering | The Planner

South Points Hotel Lamunu 120 seater conference venue has proven to be a preferred, perfect meeting place in the heart of Braamfontein. The Johnny Clegg conference venue offers all the trimmings of the ideal conference easy access, intimacy and unparalleled personalised service.

Built at a cost of nearly R1 million the centre, named after Wits alumni and celebrated South African musician, Johnny Clegg, the venue now enables the hotel to host larger groups.

Its been a long time coming since the conceptualisation of the project which complements our existing modern and fresh conference offering. Our proximity to the corporate, arts and entertainment district of the northern Joburg CBD makes Hotel Lamunu an ideal option for meetings and team building. The addition of the Johnny Clegg room now makes this choice available to larger groups, said Hotel Lamunus general manager, Carmen Graham.

The new Johnny Clegg room is fitted with motorised drop down screens and dedicated permanent data projectors. The room is fitted with air-conditioning and equipped with state of the art audio visual equipment. It is an ideal muti-purpose flexible facility says Graham.

Whether hosting a private board meeting, product launch, cocktail party, or small conference, Hotel Lamunu provides guests with an exceptional and unforgettable experience. The hotel is centrally located within a short distance from the M1 and a few blocks from the Gautrain Park Station giving delegates several commuting options. The area is also serviced by the Rea Vaya bus rapid transport system.

Conferencing is complimented by 60 plush hotel rooms which offer all the modern conveniences including i-pod docking stations and lap top friendly safes. There is free wireless internet connectivity throughout. Hotel Lamunu offers three boardrooms with all the standard meeting facilities, (white board, flipcharts, screens and projectors). The largest boardroom accommodates up to 20 people.

In addition to the meeting rooms, the hotel also has a private lounge facility, ideal for hosting cocktail parties and networking events. The hotels exterior public space, The Grove with a megatron screen is ideal for live sports screening as well as fashion shows, dance parties and other public events.

Hotel Lamunu partners with other businesses in the area when hosting groups on extended stays to enhance the Braamfontein experience. The popular Neighbourgoods Market, every Saturday, is an artisanal food market at the corner of Juta and De Beer streets in Braamfontein. Hotel Lamunu is also situated a few blocks from Randlords, the roof top function space with 360 degree views of the city, ideal for gala events.