With the end of the year approaching at the speed of lightning it’s hard to believe that in just over 2 months 2010 will have officially arrived. The holiday season is a great time for all to take a step back, relax and enjoy the celebrations of the beginning of a new year.
This holiday season offers the opportunity for everyone to forget about their worries and woes of the year and relax with family and friend. If you want to do something different and f... read more

With the current state of the world economy finances tight everywhere, companies however still feel it’s important to reward staff with some down time and a little fun by having a Year End Function. Thinking about the things you'll have to buy to pull off a good party might make you think twice. There are invitations, decorations, food, drinks, the list becomes a deal breaker. But if you’re willing to be realistic and invest a little extra time in planning your f... read more

Jozi’s trendiest business cosmopolitan hotel Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank will  host the US soul sensation the O’JAYS during their concert in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 14 October.

The O’JAYS is in South Africa for their Sunshine Tour that will take them to the Main Festival at MACUFE on Saturday, 10 October 2009; Cape Town on Tuesday, 13 October and Johannesburg at the Coca Cola Dome on Wednesday, 14 October 2009.

Crowne Plaza Joha... read more

The old Rosebank Hotel recently relaunched as the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg - The Rosebank. Crowne Plaza is an internationally recognized brand and falls under the InterContinental Hotels Group. The old Rosebank Hotel underwent a R315 million refurbishment in a move which sees the return of Crowne Plaza to South Africa.

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Jozi’s trendiest cosmopolitan business address, Crowne Plaza Johannesburg –The Rosebank, recently put on a weekend of glitz and glamour to celebrate its first birthday following a R315 million upgrade.

With music pumping and drinks freely flowing, Jozi’s well heeled, celebrities and young professionals -- among them former Miss SA Cindy Nell -- danced the night away to a fusion of old classics and groovy modern beats. South Africa’s famous and talente... read more

It’s Relaxing, it’s Invigorating it’s Seven Colour Spa in Rosebank There are hundreds of subtle touches that define the moment when you first step inside a spa, right down to the soothing trickle of a water fountain or the wafting scent of lemongrass, have been carefully envisioned and executed with your comfort and contentment in mind. But ultimately, what you take away from the experience rests largely with you. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned visit... read more

Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank recently played host to a glitzy cocktail party to celebrate the premiere of the blockbuster movie District 9 by South African-born Canadian writer and director Neill Blomkamp. The cream of the country’s celebrities from sport to television and film together with the cast and crew gathered at the trendy hotel, for what turned out to be its biggest cocktail party to date.

The premiere was held at The Zone in Rosebank with a... read more

If you haven’t burnt up all your energy during the day, then Rosebank has much to offer to keep you busy till all hours of the night. Whether you're looking to mingle with business professionals and the fashion crowd or settle into a posh hotel bar, you'll find entertainment for every mood. The whole of South Africa is a buzz with enthusiasm as the countdown to 2010 Soccer World Cup continues; Rosebank is no different and this only adds to the vibe of excitement. 

Rosebank is a lively multi-cultural district, business node and tourist attraction in the north western part of Johannesburg. Effectively combining a successful commercial node within an enjoyable working, shopping and entertainment environment is what makes Rosebank unique.

Rosebank due to its compact size offers visitors a one of a kind experience that includes shopping malls, pavement cafes, restaurants, markets, cinemas, art galleries and night clubs. Rosebank ha... read more

Rosebank’s flagship hotel, The Rosebank, having just completed its R315m refurbishment, will now enjoy the immeasurable benefits of being linked with one of the world’s largest hotel groups, the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and its Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand.

Hospitality Property Fund (HPF) through the Hospitality Hotel Management Company which manages The Rosebank, has entered into a franchise agreement with IHG which will see the hotel being bra... read more

"Create a landmark on the Johannesburg cityscape!"

This was the brief for the architects of the refurbishment of The Rosebank. DSA Architects went to such great lengths to completely redo the façade and interiors of the building that the new building is unrecognisable as the erstwhile Rosebank Hotel.

The landmark towers The exterior of the two towers of the building has been entirely redone, to give the building a new visual identity. "The towers have been co... read more

The Rosebank Hotel, currently undergoing a R254m refurbishment, has appointed Headlines as its public relations partner to drive its communications strategy as it repositions itself.

The hotel’s general manager, Rick Berendsen, said Headline’s energy and fresh thinking was in line with the vibrancy, passion and innovation the new style the hotel has set ahead of its re-opening in August 2008.

Headlines has been operating for the past 14 years in industries ... read more

With corporates tightening their belts, the age of excess spending by business travellers is gone. The new trend is convenience and value for money, says Andrew Rogers, Chief Operating Officer of Hospitality Property Fund, whose hotels include The Rosebank, one of Johannesburg’s leading hotels.

"Executive suites are no longer in demand. Standard rooms that offer all the convenience are the new requirement,” said Rogers. "The corporate traveller has become more sa... read more

The Rosebank is poised to become a dazzling landmark on the Johannesburg cityscape, with a R254 million refurbishment currently underway.

The R254 million refurbishment of The Rosebank, began in August last year, and is due for completion in August this year. It hasn’t been without its challenges, but everyone involved believes that the spectacular end result will be worth the effort.

Johannesburg is known for its wealth – mineral and otherwise – and Sout... read more