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Quatermain, says Peter Davidson, the property’s GM. Peter is supported by a strong team of staff, including Nadine Morkel, resident manager at both Premier Hotel Quatermain and its sister property a block up the road, Premier Hotel Falstaff. Nadine has been part of the Premier family for 18 years.
MEETING + BANQUETING SPACES
WHEN OLD-SCHOOL CHARM MEETS MODERN NECESSITY Far enough from the hustle and bustle of the CBD but close enough for convenience, the Premier Hotel Quatermain provides guests with an ideal sanctuary in which they can work, live and play.
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ithin the suburbs of Sandton lies a unique property that is a world all on its own. Just 3.5 km away from the heart of the Sandton CBD is the Premier Hotel Quatermain – a winding red-brick venue nestled in a tranquil garden and filled with several points of interest along the way. Meetings magazine was in town for the day and got to experience a day in the life of a delegate at the Premier Hotel Quatermain.
THE RECEPTION + INITIAL TAKE Guests are greeted warmly at the entrance before they sign in and have their temperature checked and hands sanitised by security. There are several secure parking bays available outside the Quatermain building for guests who are just visiting, as well as those who are staying the night. A short flight of stone stairs leads visitors up to the reception area where they can check in.
Like the accommodation, the Quatermain’s seven meeting spaces and conferencing facilities offer standard features, including a flipchart, Wi-Fi, a projector and screen, bottled water, and pens and paper for delegates. At 117 m2 (9 m x 13 m), the largest closed venue at the Quatermain is the Baines room, which can seat 120 guests for a dinner. However, one of the most popular venues at the hotel is the 70 m2 Ascot room, and it is clear to see why – overlooking the Premier’s lush gardens from a bay window, the room offers natural lighting with splendid views. Another popular space for events is the Quatermain’s Library Conservatory and Deck. At 196 m2, it is ideal for informal presentations and cocktail functions. “It’s still too early to tell for us, but certainly the indicators are encouraging and that the corporate and meetings markets are cautiously positive,” notes Peter.
DRINKING + DINING Premier Hotel has developed and implemented the Premier CleanCheck standards across each of its properties “for the well-being of our guests and associates with strict adherence to social distancing, increased hygiene and sanitising and reimagined meetings spaces for your comfort and safety.”
While room service is offered to all guests, an experience at the Quatermain’s Bistro is not to be missed. With a full à la carte menu, the open, fresh and light space is well suited to daytime dining. The Riders Bar offers a traditional English high tea between 14:00 and 16:30. During winter, the fireplace is lit, adding to its cosy and homely warmth.
THE ROOMS + STAFF With simplistic yet tastefully and elegantly decorated accommodation, guests will be comfortable in one of the Quatermain’s 104 rooms, which range between standard and king suites. With free Wi-Fi, a coffee machine, a full bathroom and beautiful views of the hotel’s leafy property, guests will be comfortable even in the standard suite. The wonderful open spaces and tranquillity that the property exudes are drawcards for any executive, business traveller or planner accommodating clients staying at Premier Hotel
NATURAL TRANQUILLITY Affectionately referred to as ‘Lamb Chop’ by Nadine, the African wire sheep and its bovine companion are small aspects of the Quatermain guests are sure to enjoy. The lily pond with its terrapins and sizeable koi fish are also an attraction for nature enthusiasts, as is the list of birds that guests can try their luck at identifying. “The feeling of calm that our leafy oasis gives to all who visit us – yet still being in the heart of Sandton – is what I most love about the Premier Quatermain property,” Peter concludes.
