Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch (Marriott rebrand in progress)
Overview & 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.
B&W Production Notes
- Modern AV
- LED walls
- load-in via Melrose Arch service access
In transition to Marriott rebrand. Worth a fresh site visit once the new property opens.
Suitable For
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
- Trendy 'Old Hollywood' aesthetic
- Highly secure walkable location
- Excellent breakfast and milkshake bar
- Open-plan room layouts lack privacy
- Service can be slow during peak times
Amenities & Facilities
Quick Facts
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Frequently asked questions
Q.How many guests can Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch (Marriott rebrand in progress) accommodate?
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch (Marriott rebrand in progress) in Johannesburg caters for events from around 10 up to 180 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 Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch (Marriott rebrand in progress) located?
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch (Marriott rebrand in progress) is located in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng. B&W Productions arranges full event production here, from AV and staging to décor and catering coordination.
Q.How much does it cost to hire Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch (Marriott rebrand in progress)?
R850-R1900. Pricing varies with your date, guest numbers and inclusions, so confirm current rates when you enquire — B&W Productions can put together a full costed proposal for your event.
Q.Does Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch (Marriott rebrand in progress) offer catering and accommodation?
Catering — Yes (Marriott / Protea). Accommodation — Yes - via property (rebrand in progress).
Q.What types of events is Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch (Marriott rebrand in progress) best suited to?
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch (Marriott rebrand in progress) works well for Design/creative sector brand events, mid-size launches, media dinners, boutique corporate 100-200 pax. In transition to Marriott rebrand. Worth a fresh site visit once the new property opens.
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