ANEW Hotels & Resorts has announced the latest addition to its collection of properties, ANEW Hotel & Convention Centre OR Tambo Johannesburg. This marks an important step into the large-scale conferencing and convention sector for the group. The premises previously known as The Lakes Hotel & Conference Centre is located on the banks of Swan Lake in Benoni on the East Rand, and will join the group’s portfolio on July 1.

Positioned just 10km from OR Tambo International Airport, the key highlight of ANEW Hotel & Convention Centre OR Tambo is its conferencing and events venues. With 16 venues capable of accommodating up to 4 000 delegates, the property is ideal for conventions, expos, conferences, product launches, weddings, and gala events. The versatile venue spaces are designed to cater for a variety of occasions, offering state-of-the-art facilities and the latest technology.

MD of ANEW Hotels & Resorts, Evan Badenhorst, expressed enthusiasm about ANEW's expansion plans. “The addition of ANEW Hotel & Convention Centre OR Tambo Johannesburg to the ANEW Hotels & Resorts family is a big milestone for us as we look to elevate conferencing experiences for domestic and international delegates. Its strategic location, mere kilometres from OR Tambo International Airport, positions it as an ideal choice for business and leisure travellers alike.”

The hotel offers 161 modern rooms, and its location adjacent to the N12 highway ensures easy access to all major routes around OR Tambo International Airport. The property stands out from all other airport hotels around the OR Tambo International Airport vicinity in Johannesburg due to its unique location on the lake, offering guests a peaceful retreat amidst the city’s hustle and bustle.

The signature restaurant, Cielo, an oasis along the man-made lakeside beach, is not the usual Johannesburg restaurant setting. Cielo invites guests to sip champagne lakeside, with their toes in the sand (from the KZN North Coast), and feast on Mediterranean delights.

ANEW Hotel & Convention Centre OR Tambo Johannesburg is set to become a flagship property within the ANEW Hotels and Resorts portfolio, reflecting the group's dedication to excellence and innovation in the domestic hospitality sector.

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