Conferences

If it’s a conference venue with a reputable reputation you’re looking for, then Durban’s gracious old lady, The Royal Hotel, is most definitely your match.  Being in the business for over 160 years allows for little competition in experience.  Never losing her charm, The Royal Hotel still offers tradition with a touch of modern class.  The Royal Hotel’s conference and banqueting facilities are exceptional and offer a fully equipped Business Centre designed to meet the most demanding business needs.

Magnificent yellowwood panelling, complimented by exquisite crystal chandeliers, predominates throughout the banqueting suites, which offer the perfect setting for full-scale conventions, sales presentations, directors' meetings and any other business-oriented function.

Conference Venues

The Royal Hotel’s exceptional selection of venues makes choosing The Royal Hotel the easiest part of your conference. Top of The Royal, situated 20 floors above the hustle and bustle of the city below, provides a memorable venue for up to 80 people. The Prince Alfred suite, which accommodates up to 300 people cinema style seating, can be sub-divided into smaller venues – one that can host up to 30 people, two that can host up to 60 people each, and another that can host up to 100 people. The Royal Boardroom and Marine Room both hold up to 100 people. The Committee and Harbour View boardrooms both provide seating for up to 12 people. Garden Suite A accommodates up to 20 people, while Garden Suite B accommodates up to 70 people. Berea View, which looks out over Durban’s Berea suburb, accommodates up to 30 people.

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Conference Facilties

The Royal Hotel is equipped to offer exceptional service and assistance when planning your conference. Our venues provide the perfect space to do business. The standard conference equipment includes a lectern, flipchart, 2 pens, and screen. All other equipment requirements you may have is available to hire.

Contact our Banqueting Department on 031 333 6000 for more information on our tailor made Day Conference Packages, Half Day Conference Packages as well as 24 Hour Conference Packages.

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Directions


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  • From King Shaka International Airport head east on Mdloti St/D144
  • Take the ramp onto Outer Ring Rd/N2 - Partial toll road (ensure you have change for toll fees)
  • Take the N3 exit toward Durban
  • Keep left at the fork to continue toward Western Freeway/N3 and merge onto Western Freeway/N3
  • Keep right at the fork and continue onto Dr A.B.Xuma St/Commercial Rd
  • Turn right at Dorothy Nyembe St/Gardiner St
  • Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Dr Pixley Kaseme St/West St
  • Take the 1st right onto Samora Machel Street/Aliwal St
  • Take the 1st right onto Anton Lembede St/Smith St
  • Destination will be on the left