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lending a distinctive atmosphere of luxurious tranquility to the hectic
schedule of business people and tourists alike. Each of the rooms is
tastefully furnished to portray the ultimate in comfort and style, with
private bathrooms and air-conditioning. Most of the Crown Court suites sport
their own spa-baths. The personalized service of the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton is a quality not easily matched and extends a welcoming hand to you,
the busy traveller.Rooms: The Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton has gone through an extensive refurbishment program in 2003/2004 and now boasts 330 brand new bedrooms, which consist of 18 Executive Suites, 4 Deluxe rooms, 8 two-bedroomed suites, 1 one-bedroomed suite, 193 king-bedded rooms, 104 twin-bedded rooms and 2 paraplegic rooms. The hotel has two sparkling swimming pools surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens. All rooms are a delightful reflection of the English Country theme of the hotel and are fitted to exceed the four star rating. All rooms have individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, private bathrooms with separate showers, modem points, adaptor points for international plugs, T.V. with an additional five satellite stations, three German channels, M-Net, radio, tea/coffee making facilities and electronic safes. Mini-bars are available on request. Non-smoking rooms are available upon request.
Attractions: For shopping, Sandton rates as one of the best shopping Meccas in the world. Sandton boasts one of the largest shopping complexes in Southern Africa, the upmarket Sandton City and the adjacent renaissance edition, Nelson Mandela Square. These two complexes have more than 350 retail outlets, restaurants and a cinema and entertainment center. Both centers are within easy walking distance of the Protea Hotel Balalaika. West of Sandton lies the newly revamped and renamed Brightwater Commons (previously Randburg Waterfront). The waterfront's shopping facilities include exclusive clothing, cosmetic and jewellery stores. South of Sandton, is the Oriental Plaza. This shopping center is packed full of bargains of every kind, and should be visited at leisure.
Art Galleries such as the Everard Read Gallery, Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg Art Gallery and Civic Gallery, are within close proximity of the hotel.
Numerous late night Restaurants, Bars, Nightclubs and Theatres are within easy reach of the hotel.
