DESTINATION FEATURE | Menlyn Maine

Menlyn Maine precinct offers everything event organisers need

The Menlyn Maine precinct offers an all-in-one solution for conference and events organisers, with hotels, restaurants, and entertainment all within easy reach.

“The Menlyn Maine precinct was created with a vision of human connectivity – something that everyone is craving after a year of isolation, and the diverse conferencing options on offer at The Capital Menlyn Maine give businesses the opportunity to restore connections, and families and friends the space they need to rebuild relationships,” said Nelson Rodrigues, general manager of The Capital Menlyn and Trilogy of The Capital Hotels and Apartments.

“The district is situated just off the N1 Garsfontein offramp and is within easy reach of the Pretoria CBD,” explained De Villiers Heymans, general manager of the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! By Marriott.

“The area was astutely created as a Green City, and offers an attractive and safe environment to walk around in, in between events, with various dining options available, along with gyms and other recreational options,” said Tracy Pretorius, cluster revenue manager, The Maslow and Time Square hotels.

With sufficient space to accommodate up to three hundred people, The Capital Menlyn Maine is one of the larger venues around - whether it’s for a wedding, car launch or a banquet, there is a venue that suits. The Octagon combines three large rooms to accommodate large conferences, while the Prism opens up onto the park for events, natural light and breakaways. The Cube meeting rooms are all directly serviced by Koi restaurant, and are available for private dining. The Crescent is an outdoor events area at the pool deck which overlooks the Menlyn Maine square, and there is a purpose-designed Nomadic tent available in this area.

The Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! By Marriott Pretoria Menlyn offers five conference venues and 3 meeting rooms, are ideally suited for business gatherings, events and functions, and are supported by a dedicated and professional banqueting team available to attend to all needs. The conference venue upstairs is able to comfortably host 180 delegates, with another 200 delegates downstairs.

The Capital Menlyn Maine. With a maximum capacity of 400, The Capital Menlyn Maine offers exceptional conference venues.

Menlyn Maine Central Square.

The reception area of Capital Menlyn Maine.

Koi Menlyn Maine Central Square - fine dining and an oriental sense in warm surroundings.

The striking Sun Time Square campus is a magnificent spectacle to behold, especially at night.

For extravagant events, two conference rooms may be joined together to accommodate up to 350 delegates. The venue offers tailored packages which include unique tea and coffee breaks and canapé style luncheons. All event spaces are air-conditioned, filled with natural light and offer the latest in technology, including a 1Gbps fibre line, Wi-Fi and cutting-edge audio systems.

The Times Square Sun Arena is a state-of-the-art 8500-seater, multipurpose venue that is well-equipped to host events, exhibitions, conferences, launches, banquets and concerts of all kinds, and features four private hospitality suites and two meeting rooms. The ballroom accommodates up to 450 people, and the hotel also has ten boardrooms which accommodate up to twenty people each.

“In my opinion, the key to a successful event is when an organiser fully outlines their requirements and there is a level of intensity that is required from the word go,” Mr Heymans said.

“The protocols, though stringent in some instances, are still perceived as ‘lacking’ from event hosts. I cannot adequately stress the importance of abiding by the current restrictions when it comes to conferencing and events and the ability to plan and prepare for this new normal. Upon arrival, the event space already sets the tone for both the organisers and delegates’ impression of Hotel Fire & Ice! Pretoria Menlyn. the destination and this can easily determine the success or failure of an event.”

“Events and conferencing have been picking up recently at all our venues across the country,” said Marc Wachsberger, managing director of The Capital Hotels and Apartments. “We have been able to host large groups safely in our large meeting spaces, while still observing all the necessary protocols. Momentum is building with the ‘catch up’ effect after all the months of the hard lockdown, and what corporates really want now is for their people to get together in a room to strategise together, rather than having digital meetings. There really is no substitute for face-to-face engagements and connections.”

Grab a bite to eat or drink from the comfort of the Communal Table at Protea

Conferences done in safety and style at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Pretoria Menlyn. The Capital Menlyn executive room.

The Capital Maine executive room.