Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre Johannesburg

The four star Birchwood Hotel & O R Tambo Conference Centre is located on thirty acres of landscaped garden, in the heart of the East Rand in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Birchwood Hotel & O R Tambo Conference Centre features 665 executive Hotel rooms, 42 conference rooms and a recreational facility creating an attractive and tranquil atmosphere for business and leisure travellers alike.

The Birchwood Hotel is situated only 7 kilometers from the O R Tambo Johannesburg International Airport and a short distance from the East Rand Mall. Easily accessible from the R24 and R21, this Airport Hotel and Conference Centre is ideal for both leisure and business travellers alike.

This hotel provides the most demanding business guest a diverse range of meeting and event facilities. Whether guests are planning a conference, a product launch, a seminar, a directors meeting or simply a special occasion, the Birchwood Executive Hotel is flexible in any ways in regards to requirements.

Accommodation at The Birchwood Hotel, Johannesburg

The Birchwood Hotel provides 450 guest bedrooms including 248 twin rooms, 95 standard twin rooms, 22 queen prestige rooms, 30 luxury king rooms, 10 suites , 2 honeymoon suites and 4 rooms for the disabled.

All of the hotel's rooms offer en-suite bathrooms, TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryers, safes and mini bar fridges.
   
The prestige rooms are more spacious than the standard hotel rooms with a dedicated work desk designed to suit the needs of the corporate traveller. A mini kitchenette with limited cutlery and crockery is also available in all prestige rooms.

The luxury suite at the Birchwood Hotel, Johannesburg Airport, consists of a bedroom comprising of an en-suite bathroom, TV with satellite channel, tea and coffee making facility, hairdryer, safe and mini bar fridge, a lounge, dining area and full kitchen facility.

Lotus Health & Beauty Spa at the Birchwood Hotel

The Lotus Wellness Centre at the Birchwood Hotel is beautifully set in the lush gardens of the property. Visitors can indulge themselves by choosing one of the rejuvenating spa treatments.

Business Lounge at the Birchwood Airport Hotel

The Business Lounge at Birchwood is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and offers hotel and conference guests a range of business services, including meeting rooms, workspace, a business centre and Cafe Lounge. Wireless internet access is available and guests are welcome to use one of the efficient Business Lounge desktops, while the business centre will take care of any printing, scanning, faxing, binding and copying requirements.

Serviced and well equipped meeting rooms which can seat between 4 and 10 people provide the perfect venue for smaller gatherings. The Business Lounge Café offers a tempting range of light meals, healthy refreshments and great coffee, as well as a suitable menu for evening dining.

Recreational Activities at The Birchwood

The Birchwood Hotel features the following recreational facilities for its guests:

• 2 Swimming Pools
• Gymnasium
• Tennis Court
• Squash Court
• Lotus Health & Beauty Spa at Birchwood
• Volleyball

Conference venues at The Birchwood Hotel

The Birchwood Hotel & O R Tambo Conference Centre features 42 meeting rooms and has become renowned for its expertise in delivering outstanding service in regards to meetings, conferences, banquets and social events. The Birchwood Hotel & O R Tambo Conference Centre is capable of hosting between 6 to 800 delegates.

The conference venues at the hotel are equipped with the following:

• Individually controlled air conditioning
• Ceiling mounted screens
• Adjustable lighting
• Large windows allowing for natural light
• Lined curtaining for black out purposes
• ADSL facilities by prior arrangement
• Secretarial Services
• Technical equipment with backup support

Airport Transfers

The Birchwood Airport Hotel offers a complimentary hourly shuttle which is available for guests. The Birchwood Shuttle can be found outside terminal 2A, International arrivals at the designated Hotel "pick up" and "drop off" point situated outside the terminal buildings opposite the Airport Inter-Continental Hotel. The shuttles leave from the Johannesburg Airport for the Birchwood Hotel every 10 past the hour on the hour. All the hotels shuttle vehicles are clearly marked with the Birchwood logo.

Directions to The Birchwood Hotel, Johannesburg Airport

From the Johannesburg International Arrival Terminal to Shuttle pick up:

As you exit the Terminal turn left. The Intercontinental Hotel will be on your right hand side across the drop off lanes. At the first pedestrian crossing you will see a sign "PUBLIC TRANSPORT". Continue going through the Car Hire Foyer. Upon exiting the building you will enter the shuttle pick up area were all hotel shuttles would be.

From Domestic Arrival Terminal to Shuttle pick up:

As you exit the terminal turn right and start walking towards the International arrival terminal. The airport parkade will be on your left hand side. Continue till you get a pedestrian crossing with a sign "PUBLIC TRANSPORT". Continue over the pedestrian crossing entering the Car Hire Foyer, when exiting the Foyer you will be at the shuttle pick up point were all hotel shuttles would be.

Airport Shuttle

The complimentary airport shuttle provided by the Birchwood Hotel collects guests outside Terminal 2A which is located opposite the International Arrivals Entrance. The designated pick up and drop off is the Shuttle Parking directly behind the InterContinental Johannesburg OR Tambo Hotel.  The airport shuttle leaves to the Birchwood Hotel hourly, ten minutes past the hour starting at 06h10 and ending at 00h10.  The airport shuttle has the name Birchwood Hotel written on the side.  This airport shuttle does not need to be pre-booked if used between the operating times.