45 km (30 miles) north of South Africa's main airport, Oliver Tambo International in Johannesburg is the city of Pretoria. It is one of the 3 capital cities of South Africa, the administrative, and is in the Gauteng Province, and if you are visiting the area, it might be worth looking at a choice of Pretoria hotels to stay at. With the Gautrain rapid rail link being fully operational by June 2011, it would mean a train ride between Pretoria and Johannesburg will take just 40 minutes.
There are a number of really good hotels in Pretoria, ranging from fantastic five star hotels right down to budget motels. There are also a number of fine guesthouses to choose from.
Not far from the central business district is the very popular Sheraton Pretoria Hotel. The hotel offers excellent conference facilities and a business centre and is conveniently located close to many foreign embassies and consulates. It is a the sister hotel of the Arabella Sheraton in Cape Town, and is part of Sheraton South Africa, which is associated with the Sheraton hotels worldwide.
If you are a sports enthusiast, a visit to Loftus Versfeld is a must. This incredible stadium is not only the home to two top sports teams - The mighty Blue Bulls rugby team, one of the most successful franchises in the world, and Mamelodi Sundowns who play soccer in the South African Premier League - it also recently hosted 6 games at the 2010 Fifa World Cup. There are fixtures at the ground almost every week, and most Pretoria hotels will assist in you booking for these events and other activities.
Just a stone's throw away from the famous Union Buildings, is another well situated venue for the businessman, politician or holidaymaker, the Premier Hotel Pretoria. This hotel is a popular choice for many visitors, it offers conference facilities and top entertainment, and is known for its stylish rooms.
Pretoria's State Theatre has for many years staged some of the country's most highly acclaimed productions. The city has a strong cultural background, and offers a wonderful choice of museums and art galleries too, including the Museum of Science and Technology, Pretoria Art Museum and the Museum of Natural History. With many South African historical events having happened here, history buffs will never run out of things to do.
Described as "An Oasis of Peace & Beauty", the five star Lombardy Boutique Hotel can be found in Pretoria East. A luxurious retreat, the Lombardy has been a liked hide-away for government ministers, famous actors and businessmen from all around the world. Offering excellent facilities including a wellness centre, spa and boutique shops, the hotel estate's Casa Milano Ballroom is a popular conference and wedding location.
Being in the city doesn't mean you can't experience some of Africa's incredible animals. The Cheetah Breeding Centre is a very popular attraction in Pretoria, where you learn about the preservation of the cheetah and even get in close contact with them. Also just a few miles away you can find nature reserves and game parks, and get a chance to see a rhino or elephant. There is also the Pretoria Zoo where you can see animals from all over the world.
For many the convenient location of the The Holiday Inn Express Pretoria Sunnypark makes it a popular choice to stay at. The hotel is above the Sunnypark Shopping Centre and is surrounded by historical buildings, consulates and embassies and government departments.
The city offers these hotels and so much more. If you're looking for a hotel to stay at, Pretoria has an option just for you.
There are a number of really good hotels in Pretoria, ranging from fantastic five star hotels right down to budget motels. There are also a number of fine guesthouses to choose from.
Not far from the central business district is the very popular Sheraton Pretoria Hotel. The hotel offers excellent conference facilities and a business centre and is conveniently located close to many foreign embassies and consulates. It is a the sister hotel of the Arabella Sheraton in Cape Town, and is part of Sheraton South Africa, which is associated with the Sheraton hotels worldwide.
If you are a sports enthusiast, a visit to Loftus Versfeld is a must. This incredible stadium is not only the home to two top sports teams - The mighty Blue Bulls rugby team, one of the most successful franchises in the world, and Mamelodi Sundowns who play soccer in the South African Premier League - it also recently hosted 6 games at the 2010 Fifa World Cup. There are fixtures at the ground almost every week, and most Pretoria hotels will assist in you booking for these events and other activities.
Just a stone's throw away from the famous Union Buildings, is another well situated venue for the businessman, politician or holidaymaker, the Premier Hotel Pretoria. This hotel is a popular choice for many visitors, it offers conference facilities and top entertainment, and is known for its stylish rooms.
Pretoria's State Theatre has for many years staged some of the country's most highly acclaimed productions. The city has a strong cultural background, and offers a wonderful choice of museums and art galleries too, including the Museum of Science and Technology, Pretoria Art Museum and the Museum of Natural History. With many South African historical events having happened here, history buffs will never run out of things to do.
Described as "An Oasis of Peace & Beauty", the five star Lombardy Boutique Hotel can be found in Pretoria East. A luxurious retreat, the Lombardy has been a liked hide-away for government ministers, famous actors and businessmen from all around the world. Offering excellent facilities including a wellness centre, spa and boutique shops, the hotel estate's Casa Milano Ballroom is a popular conference and wedding location.
Being in the city doesn't mean you can't experience some of Africa's incredible animals. The Cheetah Breeding Centre is a very popular attraction in Pretoria, where you learn about the preservation of the cheetah and even get in close contact with them. Also just a few miles away you can find nature reserves and game parks, and get a chance to see a rhino or elephant. There is also the Pretoria Zoo where you can see animals from all over the world.
For many the convenient location of the The Holiday Inn Express Pretoria Sunnypark makes it a popular choice to stay at. The hotel is above the Sunnypark Shopping Centre and is surrounded by historical buildings, consulates and embassies and government departments.
The city offers these hotels and so much more. If you're looking for a hotel to stay at, Pretoria has an option just for you.
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