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Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch (Marriott rebrand in progress)
Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng 10–180 guestsRRR · Premium
4.4
3,201 Google reviews · PositiveOverview & Capacity
Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch is Marriott's design-hotel play inside the Melrose Arch precinct - 5 event rooms scaling to 200, LED walls and in-house tech. As of mid-July 2026, the property is transitioning under a Marriott rebrand - bookings from 21 July are being upgraded to the newly-opening Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch.
Seated
150
Banquet
45
B&W Production Notes
- Modern AV
- LED walls
- load-in via Melrose Arch service access
B&W Verdict
In transition to Marriott rebrand. Worth a fresh site visit once the new property opens.
Suitable For
Design/creative sector brand eventsmid-size launchesmedia dinnersboutique corporate 100-200 pax
What we like
- Design-forward aesthetic - better than corporate-generic
- Melrose Arch precinct ecosystem
- In-house LED walls and modern AV in 5 rooms
- Marriott operational standards
- Walking distance to precinct F&B and hotels
What to confirm
- Rebrand transition status - confirm operational date before every pitch
- Marriott upgrade path for legacy Fire & Ice! bookings
- Max 200 caps scale
- Melrose Arch parking premium
Real Google Rating
4.4
3,201 reviews
Guests love
- Trendy 'Old Hollywood' aesthetic
- Highly secure walkable location
- Excellent breakfast and milkshake bar
Watch for
- Open-plan room layouts lack privacy
- Service can be slow during peak times
Amenities & Facilities
Design-forward aesthetic
Melrose Arch precinct ecosystem
LED walls
in-house AV
restaurant
secure parking
Marriott operational standards
Quick Facts
Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng
10–180 guests
Design Hotel + Event Rooms (Marriott rebrand in progress)
RRR — Premium
R R850-R1900
Yes (Marriott / Protea)
Yes - via property (rebrand in progress)
🏠 Indoor
✈️ 24 km from OR Tambo
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