IPRA selects Johannesburg's best hotels for World Congress 2015

Five quintessential hotels have been carefully selected by IPRA as possible accommodation choices for delegates attending the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) 2015 World Congress and Exhibition from 27-29 September at the Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Sandton Sun
5 Star
Adjoined to Conference Centre & Sandton City Shopping Centre
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi
Voltage (220/110V)

This was one of the first luxury hotels to be built in Sandton. It is a lavish hotel offering well-appointed rooms comprising of a range of room types to ensure that all travel needs are met.

This hotel is well known for its personal service. A luxurious spa offers soothing therapies that are designed to rejuvenate tired guests. One of the hotels unique attractions, besides its convenience to the shopping centre and the Conference centre, is the San Deck. Enjoy a sundowner while experiencing breath-taking views over Sandton and its surrounds. With three large fire pits and a number of luxurious couches, the terrace offers one of the best spots to watch Africa's beautiful sunsets. Refurbishment of bedrooms and bathrooms is currently underway at this iconic South African hotel.

Intercontinental Sandton Towers
5 Star
Adjoined to Conference Centre
Free High Speed Internet
Air conditioning
Voltage (220/110V)

This luxurious hotel is renowned for its style and elegance in the heart of up-market Sandton. The hotel comprises a total of 231 tastefully decorated rooms, which include Club Floor, Club Suite, Corner Deluxe and Penthouse accommodation. Wheelchair accessible rooms are available on request. Each en-suite room is fully equipped with free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. The Intercontinental Sandton hotel has well regarded restaurants, a fitness centre, sparkling pool, and access to the nearby Sandton Sun Spa and Sandton City shopping is a short walk across the skywalk. This is one of Africa's leading and most prestigious shopping centres offering an unparalleled shopping experience that combines the world's great brands.

Garden Court Sandton City
3 Star
Close to Conference Centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Voltage (220/110V)

Described as a metro chic style hotel this venue has 444 rooms. This Garden Court Hotel offers easy access to areas such as; Sandton Central Business District, Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square shopping centres, the Sandton Convention Centre and the Gautrain Station. A good choice for those who like spacious rooms and en-suite bathrooms. There are various categories of rooms which have all been recently upgraded and restyled. Tea and coffee making facilities are included. The hotel rooms are designated as non-smoking or smoking. Some of the rooms are wheel chair accessible.

There are in-house restaurants, a gym, and complimentary shuttle to the Sandton Gautrain station, facsimile service, and full business centre with internet connectivity, self-service internet café, PC/printer services and photocopiers.

Hilton Hotel
5 Star
1 km from Conference Centre (shuttle service)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Voltage (220/110V)

Set in landscaped gardens, this modern, low-rise structure has six floors. The Hilton Sandton features elegantly-decorated guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms with a range of room styles to choose from. - There are standard double rooms to King Delux rooms which offers a spacious marble bathrooms with separate bathtub and shower. Special touches include bathrobe and slippers. Complimentary shuttles to Gautrain Sandton Station, Sandton City Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square (Convention Centre), depart every 15 minutes. There in an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, tennis court and sauna.

The Maslow Hotel
4 Star
1 km from Conference Centre (shuttle service)
Free Wi-Fi
Voltage (220/110V)

In the central business district of Sandton, The Maslow Hotel, Sandton is a 10-minute walk from Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. It is aimed at business travellers and provides luxurious accommodation in a contemporary décor with carpeted floors, and warm colours. Each suite features a panoramic city view and includes a living room and a private bathroom. Complimentary shuttles to the Gautrain Sandton Station and Sandton City Shopping centre depart from the Hotel every 15 minutes, providing easy access to the convention centre. There is a swimming pool and popular The Lacuna Bistro and Bar, which serves international cuisine in an indoor or outdoor section.

The Michelangelo
5 Star
Adjoined to Conference Centre
Free Wi-Fi
Voltage (220/110V)

This is one of Sandon's most sought after hotels Renowned for its beautiful situation in the heart of the corporate capital of Africa. There are 218 deluxe and superior rooms, as well as the 22 premier and executive suites. These have all been tastefully decorated to reflect the elegant Renaissance style that this hotel is famous for. The two presidential suites offer a private dining room and lounge as well as 24-hour butler service. All suites have private bathrooms with a separate shower and toilet, hairdryers, radio, colour TV, pay movie channel, 24-hour CNN and CNBC and individually controlled aircon. There is also direct in and out dialling for personal fax/modem, internet, complimentary tea & coffee and mini bar. For your security, all rooms are equipped with electric safes and smoke detectors with sprinkler systems. It offers wheelchair access, swimming pool and a gym/fitness centre.

Da Vinci Suites
5 Star
Adjoined to Conference Centre
Free Wi-Fi
Voltage (220/110V)

Centrally located in the heart of Sandton on the famous Nelson Mandela Square, the Da Vinci Suites spacious rooms feature floor to ceiling windows. It offers a green sustainable element which can be seen in the use of LED lighting and the solar panels for hot water. There are 166 well-appointed and modern hotel rooms, all en-suite. A relaxing health spa and fitness centre is available for guests. .The magnificent infinity heated swimming pool also offers an outdoor terrace where guests can sit and relax. Two restaurants are located in the hotel of if you prefer, there is 24-hour room service. Satellite TV, a valet service as well as a fitness gymnasium and a health and beauty wellness spa are all there for the convenience and comfort of guests staying at this extraordinary hotel.

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The 2015 IPRA World Congress is set to take place from 27-29 September at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.

For more information please visit: www.ipra.org/congress/