President Hotel & Conference Venue
Overview & Capacity
The President has the numbers - seven meeting rooms, 145 bedrooms, a 250-pax braai deck, all central - but it also has the worst TripAdvisor rating in Bloemfontein (2.3, last of 34), with cleanliness and maintenance the recurring theme. That's a real reputation risk B&W won't paper over: the inventory is genuinely useful for a big budget conference, but we'd inspect it and set client expectations hard before booking anything client-facing. For an internal training block on a tight budget where scale beats polish, it can work. For anything the brand cares about, we'd look elsewhere first.
B&W Production Notes
- Medium - large room inventory but poor guest ratings; verify condition before high-profile events
Big inventory, big caveat. The rooms exist; the 2.3 rating means we inspect and warn before any client-facing brief lands here.
Suitable For
What we like
- Seven meeting rooms (~20,000 sq ft) - the biggest room count in central Bloemfontein
- 145 rooms on-site for residential conferences
- Central Naval Hill location with a 250-pax pool-and-braai deck
What to confirm
- Current condition/refurbishment status (2.3 TA rating)
- Phone and email
- Full AV spec
- Actual delegate experience
Amenities & Facilities
Quick Facts
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Frequently asked questions
Q.How many guests can President Hotel & Conference Venue accommodate?
President Hotel & Conference Venue in Bloemfontein caters for events up to 250 guests, depending on your layout and the spaces you book. Our team confirms the exact capacity for your event type when we handle your enquiry.
Q.Where is President Hotel & Conference Venue located?
President Hotel & Conference Venue is located in Naval Hill / CBD, Bloemfontein, Free State. B&W Productions arranges full event production here, from AV and staging to décor and catering coordination.
Q.Does President Hotel & Conference Venue offer catering and accommodation?
Catering — Yes - restaurant and Espresso Bar. Accommodation — Yes - 145 rooms.
Q.What types of events is President Hotel & Conference Venue best suited to?
President Hotel & Conference Venue works well for Budget mid-size conferences and training needing many rooms centrally - subject to condition check. Big inventory, big caveat. The rooms exist; the 2.3 rating means we inspect and warn before any client-facing brief lands here.
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