The swish Melrose Arch Precinct is home to four Marriott properties. The Planner Guru delivers some insights into what makes each of these venues unique.
Set within the eclectic Melrose Arch Precinct in Johannesburg, the Marriott Melrose Arch Collection constitutes four unique hotel brands all within walking distance of each other.
Marriott’s collection of hotels and apartments offers guests and clients 705 bedrooms and 23 meeting and conferencing venues in what has been officially recognised as South Africa’s only smart city.
A (smart) city within a city
The city within a city is surrounded by 400 trees and lush greenery, with underground parking and a street-based layout that favours pedestrians.
Melrose Arch is protected by a team of 90 private security personnel. With 24-hour CCTV surveillance and 600 cameras strategically placed throughout the Precinct, Melrose Arch is one of the safest places to meet, eat and sleep.
Marriott’s collection of hotels and apartments offers guests and clients 705 bedrooms and 23 meeting and conferencing venues in what has been officially recognised as South Africa’s only smart city
When clients have time to enjoy a break from conferencing, the Precinct offers a myriad of trendy cafes, high-street boutiques, al fresco restaurants and lively entertainment areas, moments from your hotel doorstep.
Just 26 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport, Melrose Arch is ideally and centrally located – a mere 5 km from Sandton and Rosebank. It is also close to three golf courses and numerous other local attractions.
Marriott invites business and leisure travellers to enjoy four unique experiences located at one address.
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel
7 EVENT ROOMS | 9 BREAKOUT ROOMS | 854 SQM TOTAL EVENT SPACE | 420 LARGEST SPACE PAX
The Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch is the premium business hotel in Johannesburg providing state-of-the-art business facilities within the Melrose Arch Precinct. Featuring 306 rooms and suites, including a contingent of sharing rooms, the venue is ideal for groups.
Dine in at the Keystone Bistro or discover creative mixology at Archer’s Bar & Eatery. Step into the Greatroom, your space to connect, relax, socialise or reflect. Work out in the spacious fitness centre or recharge at the hotel’s tranquil outdoor pool. With seven meeting rooms, including a 480 sqm ballroom, a combined total function space of over 800 sqm, and 600 sqm of pre-function space, the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch is perfect for your next big event.
Marriott Executive Apartments
7 EVENT ROOMS | 9 BREAKOUT ROOMS | 854 SQM TOTAL EVENT SPACE | 420 LARGEST SPACE PAX
Marriott Executive Apartments Melrose Arch connects discerning international business travellers to one of the most sought-after long-stay destinations in Johannesburg. Experience premium, fully serviced apartment living with uninterrupted access to an exceptional variety of dining, shopping and entertainment destinations comprising the Melrose Arch Precinct.
Feel perfectly at home in your choice of one, two or three-bedroom apartments complete with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and lounge designed for consummate comfort, convenience and style. While offering a luxury private living experience, residents can access numerous hotel services, including room service, undercover parking, 24-hour security, a fitness centre and swimming pool, as well as conference spaces. In addition, they can dine in at the Keystone Bistro or enjoy a drink at Archer’s Bar & Eatery.
African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection Hotel
11 EVENT ROOMS | 5 360 SQM TOTAL EVENT SPACE | 55 LARGEST SPACE PAX
Designed with a curator’s touch, African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection celebrates the spirit of Johannesburg with refined comfort and signature experiences. Here, you can discover luxury without compromise in open-plan, boutique accommodations, exposed brick, leather headboards and chic bathrooms.
Ignite your senses with delectable cuisine at the March Restaurant, or sip aged whiskey by the fire at the Library Lounge. Host flawless meetings and conferences, and choose from a number of sophisticated event spaces, enhanced by custom catering and expert planners. Thereafter, delegates can explore diverse attractions, including Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square, Soweto Township and Maboneng.
If you don’t feel like going very far, African Pride’s locale, the Melrose Arch Precinct, offers a range of shops and restaurants to explore. And after a full day of business or sightseeing, guests lounge along the shimmering waters of the exclusive hotel pool, featuring a vibrant bar for drinks and light dining. With luxury amenities and distinctive enhancements, the African Pride Melrose Arch is a soulful and unique five-star haven.
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Johannesburg Melrose Arch
5 EVENT ROOMS | 4 BREAKOUT ROOMS | 337 SQM TOTAL EVENT SPACE | 180 LARGEST SPACE PAX
Enjoy star-studded glamour during your stay at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Johannesburg Melrose Arch. Famous for its eclectic decor, you’ll feel like a celebrity at this stylish hotel located together with Marriott’s sister properties in the sought-after Melrose Arch Precinct. Unwind in your lavish room inspired by iconic Hollywood A-listers and revel in some star treatment. Some rooms also boast stunning views over Johannesburg.
The hotel’s enticing restaurant is a popular gathering spot for both hotel guests and Johannesburg locals, serving up tasty burgers and decadent milkshakes in 37 exquisite flavours.
Keep fit in the gym or work on your tan beside the outdoor pool. Host VIP events in the modern, light-filled meeting and function spaces, which have room for up to 180 guests.
For reservations, email mhrs.jnbmc.sales@marriott.com.
A snapshot of the Melrose Arch Precinct
The Melrose Arch Precinct mixed-use development is located in the leafy Johannesburg suburb of Melrose. The development cost a total of R1.49 billion to build, with construction beginning in 2000. The final phase of the development was completed in September 2013.
The Melrose Arch Precinct is comprised of 170 000 sqm of office, retail and residential space. This includes accommodation in the form of several upmarket hotels. With its network of underground parking, cobbled streets and sidewalk cafes, the Precinct lends itself to as little aboveground motor vehicle traffic as possible.
December is a time for festivity at the Melrose Arch Precinct, when the streets are decorated with bright lights that offer dazzling displays, making it a popular family attraction during the end-of-year holiday season.
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