Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch is a design-led Marriott-brand hotel on Melrose Boulevard in the Melrose Arch precinct of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Melrose Arch is a secure, largely pedestrian mixed-use development of offices, apartments, restaurants, bars and shops around a central square, so guests can walk to dining and nightlife without a car. Sandton and Rosebank are a short drive away, with Gautrain stations at both. The hotel is known for its themed lobby and bar, which give it a playful, contemporary character compared with the more formal corporate hotels nearby. Its design leans on bold colour and a lively lounge scene, and the property has a younger, more informal feel than the neighbouring Marriott. Accommodation is offered as Standard Rooms and Superior Rooms, with free Wi-Fi throughout. Amenities include a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre. Breakfast is served on site, and the busy bar is a draw for both guests and local visitors in the evening. Guests can also walk to the many independent restaurants within Melrose Arch. Service is friendly and informal, in keeping with the mid-range Protea brand, and staff can help with airport transfers, city tours and restaurant reservations. The property suits business travellers on mid-range budgets, couples and leisure guests who want a lively, walkable base. Nightly rates run from roughly R1,600 to R2,800 depending on season and room type, which makes it a lower-cost alternative to the five-star hotels in the same precinct. Because the bar and lounge can be lively in the evening, light sleepers may wish to request a room away from the lower floors. The precinct is secured, but visitors should still use ride-hailing apps for trips beyond it after dark.