The Protea Balalaika is a great choice for guests wanting to be in
the middle of Sandton but looking to feel like they are far from
the centre of town. With its gardens and beautiful pool and sun
bathing area it's a perfect hotel to relax in. The Oval Coffee Shop
is located in the hotel lobby and offers a variety of light meals.
Cakes, pastries and specialty coffees are also available. There is
also a business centre, lounge bar where guests can relax and have
a drink and a state of the art fitness centre.
Exterior: The 3 story hotel comprises 330-bedrooms spread over two
sections ? the Balalaika and the Crown Court. Both buildings of the
hotel have sparkling swimming pools that are set in their own lush,
landscaped garden, where guests can relax, unwind and momentarily
experience the timelessness and calm of a bygone era.
Lobby: Colonial in style the large lobby has marble flooring and a
long classically stylish wooden reception desk. The low lighting
offers travelers a cozy and warm welcome and as a seating area for
guests adjacent to the lobby Business Centre.
Rooms
Each of the modern rooms is carpeted and comes with an en suite
bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable
TV, Internet access, a desk, a coffee/tea maker and a minibar. In
addition, all the rooms include a king-size bed, air conditioning,
heating and a hire safe as standard.
Restaurant & Food
Overlooking the beautiful landscaped gardens and swimming pool lies
the Colony restaurant where breakfast is served daily. The spacious
hotel restaurant has a warm feel with its embellished fine wood and
old school charm. An international menu is on offer as well as a
good selection of South African wines. The hotel has a second
restaurant called the Bull Run situated right opposite the
Johannesburg stock exchange and serves a good variety of meat
dishes and an excellent wine menu.
Activities & Sport
There are two swimming pools and ample sun loungers in the
beautifully landscaped gardens. Guests may also try out the steam
bath. Sports enthusiasts may pay a visit to the in-house gym. The
nearest golf course is approximately 10 km away, with a host of
other entertainent options available from the Concierge desk.
Directions, How to get
there
Take M1 highway to Pretoria. Take Grayston Drive off ramp and turn
left at the traffic lights. Carry on along until the intersection
where you should turn left into Rivonia Road. At the 2nd set
oftraffic lights turn right into Maude Street. The Village Walk
shopping centre is on your left hand side, and the entrance to the
parking. Travel for approximately 100 metres. The hotel is on your
left-hand side.
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