Southern Sun has announced the rebranding of the Holiday Inn Sandton to Southern Sun Sandton.

“We are delighted to extend our presence in Sandton with this exciting addition, providing our signature Southern Sun Hotels brand to one of the area’s most well-established business and conferencing hotels,” said Southern Sun CEO, Marcel von Aulock.

“In addition to rebranding the hotel, we have fully refurbished the restaurant and bar, and refreshed the reception area and lobby lounge, adding to the elegance and comfort of this already stylish hotel, and we will be starting our extensive refurbishment of the rooms shortly.”

Southern Sun Sandton features 301 bedrooms, the newly refurbished Eclipse Restaurant and Bar, the Skye Bar and rooftop Skye Venue, a fitness centre, a rooftop outdoor swimming pool, and a business centre.

For hosting meetings, conferences and functions, the hotel comprises two full floors of event space, offering a selection of venues – equipped with modern technology – that can accommodate up to 400 guests.