Smack-dab in the middle of Joburg, the Protea Fire & Ice! is located in the hot lifestyle precinct Melrose Arch and I was lucky enough to stay for a night a couple of weekends ago.
Our first night was spent at the African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, where I have stayed several times over the years.
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The second night was at the Fire & Ice, which is literally a block away from the Melrose Arch Hotel and both are ideally situated for shopping, restaurants and bars.
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The second night was at the Fire & Ice, which is literally a block away from the Melrose Arch Hotel and both are ideally situated for shopping, restaurants and bars.
Once you arrive at either of these hotels your cars are redundant for the duration of your stay.
The Fire & Ice brand falls under the Protea Hotels banner and having stayed at its sister Fire & Ice in Cape Town I was curious to see what Melrose Arch had to offer. The outside of the building does not give you any indication of the Glitz and Glamour that lies behind the office look exterior.
Silver screen heroes and heroines are the inspiration behind the luxurious decor and it really does offer a truly unique experience.
As with most hotels today, the hotels under the Protea umbrella offer everything for the business and leisure traveller alike. As you can see from my pics below the 197 Luxury rooms are nothing short of fabulous with luxurious furnishings, in-room showers and beds that will swallow you whole and spit you out relaxed and rested!
They all come with the standard Satelite tv, free wifi, air conditioner, black out curtains, hair dryer and a workstation. My only complaint is he lack of a bath, which for me is important as I love to wallow in my bubbles at the end of a busy day of retail therapy.
The hotel also has the usual restaurant facilities, bar, pool and a small gym, which I can assure you is needed after all the food and the milkshakes!
The Milkshake Bar at Fire & Ice is infamous in Johannesburg and I can highly recommend a visit to try one of their decadent, delicious, calorific loaded milkshakes hence the need for the gym.
I would definitely stay again, as I loved the Glitz and Glam, its location and the vibe.....
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| Larger than life photos of movie icons greet you at the reception |
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| Stylish black,white and silver decor |
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| All important Workstation |
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| In Room Bathroom |
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| Seperate toilet |
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| The Glam Public Lounge Area |
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| Dining Area |
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| Loungers ready and waiting by the pool |
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| Milk Shake Bar |
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| Ferrero Rocher Milk Shake |
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| Gym |
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