The 19th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control | Cape Town, South Africa | 24-29 August 2014
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Accommodation

Accommodation bookings are now closed.

The IFAC 2014 Congress Secretariat has selected a range of hotel options for delegates to choose from and has negotiated guaranteed rates. There are comfortable and convenient options suited to every delegate's preferences and budget.

Please note that delegates may book directly elsewhere but the IFAC 2014 Congress Secretariat cannot be held responsible for accommodation booked independently by delegates.

Please click here to view the accommodation booking terms and conditions.

Access to Congress Venue

All recommended accommodation is in the Cape Town central business district (CBD), within close proximity to the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the congress venue:

Short Walk: hotel is within close walking distance to Congress Venue.
My Citi Stop: Hotel is close to stops on the My Citi inner city bus transport line.
Hotel Shuttle Offer: Hotel will offer regular shuttle transport to and from the congress venue.

All hotels as well as the My Citi service stops can be found on the interactive map here. This map shows where the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC, the Congress venue), the Congress Hotels and My City stops are. It also shows places of interest like shops, restaurants, historical sites and places of worship.

Official Congress Accommodation Rates

All reservations are made on a “first come, first served” basis. The stated room rates were valid through 20 June 2014.

In order to finalise your accommodation booking, the full amount due is required in advance or a completed credit card authorisation form must be submitted.

Rates quoted are per room, per night, including breakfast, including 14% VAT, excluding the compulsory 1% Government Tourism Levy.

Hotel Room Type Rates (ZAR) Access to Congress Venue
African Pride 15 On Orange Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 2,190.00
ZAR 2,700.00
The Westin Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 2,190.00
ZAR 2,410.00
Southern Sun The Cullinan Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 1,595.00
ZAR 1,895.00
The Commodore Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 1,570.00
ZAR 1,850.00
The Pepperclub Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 1,450.00
ZAR 1.630,00
Southern Sun Waterfront Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 1,395.00
ZAR 1,695.00
Portswood Hotel Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 1,390.00
ZAR 1,850.00
Protea Hotel North Wharf Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 1,320.00
ZAR 1,490.00
City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront - Cape Town Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 1,275.00
ZAR 1,490.00
Protea Hotel Victoria Junction Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 1,260.00
ZAR 1,355.00
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 1,210.00
ZAR 1,370.00
Strand Tower Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 1,160.00
ZAR 1,370.00
Park Inn by Radisson Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 1,150.00
ZAR 1,250.00
Southern Sun Cape Sun Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 1,145.00
ZAR 1,445.00
Inn on the Square Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 870.00
ZAR 920.00
Cape Town Lodge Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 790,00
ZAR 910,00
Hollow on the square Single Room
Double Room
ZAR 750.00
ZAR 750.00

Hotels

African Pride 15 On Orange

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 2,190.00
Double Room: ZAR 2,700.00

Distance from the congress venue:
The MyCiti bus route is a ten minutes drive to the congress venue.

Website
African Pride 15 On Orange

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The Westin

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 2,190.00
Double Room: ZAR 2,410.00

Distance from the congress venue:
The distance from the hotel to congress venue is a one minute walk.

Website
The Westin

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Southern Sun The Cullinan

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 1,595.00
Double Room: ZAR 1,895.00

Distance from the congress venue:
The distance from the hotel to congress venue is a two minute walk.

Website
Southern Sun Cullinan

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The Commodore

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 1,570.00
Double Room: ZAR 1,850.00

Distance from the congress venue:
Taking the offered hotel shuttle is a five minute drive to the congress venue.

Website
The Commodore

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The Pepperclub

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 1,450.00
Double Room: ZAR 1,630.00

Distance from the congress venue:
The MyCiti bus route is an eight minutes drive to the congress venue.

Website
The Pepperclub

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Southern Sun Waterfront

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 1,395.00
Double Room: ZAR 1,695.00

Distance from the congress venue:
The distance from the hotel to congress venue is a three minute walk.

Website
Southern Sun Waterfront

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Portswood Hotel

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 1,390.00
Double Room: ZAR 1,850.00

Distance from the congress venue:
Taking the offered hotel shuttle is a five minute drive to the congress venue.

Website
Portswood Hotel

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Protea Hotel North Wharf

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 1,320.00
Double Room: ZAR 1,490.00

Distance from the congress venue:
The distance from the hotel to congress venue is a three minute walk.

Website
Protea Hotel North Wharf

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City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront - Cape Town

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 1,275.00
Double Room: ZAR 1,490.00

Distance from the congress venue:
The distance from the hotel to congress venue is a seven minute walk.

Website
City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront - Cape Town

Located at the entrance to the vibrant and internationally known V&A Waterfront, this hotel is within easy walking distance of Cape Town’s CBD, close to the N2 motorway and 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. The hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travellers.

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Protea Hotel Victoria Junction

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 1,260.00
Double Room: ZAR 1,355.00

Distance from the congress venue:
The distance from the hotel to congress venue is a ten minute walk.

Website
Protea Hotel Victoria Junction

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Protea Hotel Fire & Ice

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 1,210.00
Double Room: ZAR 1,370.00

Distance from the congress venue:
The MyCiti bus route is an ten minute drive to the congress venue.

Website
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice

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Strand Tower

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 1,160.00
Double Room: ZAR 1,370.00

Distance from the congress venue:
The MyCiti bus route is a five minute drive to the congress venue.

Website
Strand Tower

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Park Inn by Radisson

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 1,150.00
Double Room: ZAR 1,250.00

Distance from the congress venue:
The distance from the hotel to congress venue is a seven minute walk.

Website
Park Inn by Radisson

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Southern Sun Cape Sun

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 1,145.00
Double Room: ZAR 1,445.00

Distance from the congress venue
The MyCiti bus route is an eight minute drive to the congress venue.

Website
Southern Sun Cape

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Inn on the Square

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 870.00
Double Room: ZAR 920.00

Distance from the congress venue:
The MyCiti bus route is a nine minute drive to the congress venue.

Website
Inn on the Square

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Cape Town Lodge

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 790.00
Double Room: ZAR 910.00

Distance from the congress venue:
The MyCiti bus route is a nine minute drive to the congress venue.

Website
Cape Town Lodge

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Hollow on the Square

Rating

Rates (per room, per night)
Single Room: ZAR 750.00
Double Room: ZAR 750.00

Distance from the congress venue:
The distance from the hotel to congress venue is a seven minute walk.

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Hollow on the Square

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Accommodation Terms and Conditions

  1. Registration and accommodation reservations are valid once submitted.
  2. Completed registrations will be acknowledged by the IFAC 2014 Congress Secretariat within seven (7) days.
  3. All fees are payable in South African Rand (ZAR) within seven (7) days of invoice. Any short payment resulting from bank charges and/or exchange rate fluctuations will be charged back to the delegate.
  4. All payments to be made payable to IFAC 2014.
  5. All cancellations must be made and received in writing.
  6. Cancellation fees will be imposed as follows:
    • Cancellations 90 days prior to the start of the Congress (i.e. before 24 May 2014) will receive a full refund of all monies paid less a 10% administration fee.
    • Cancellations between 89 and 30 days prior to the start of the Congress will be refunded 50% of fees and/or accommodation amounts paid; if fees are outstanding the delegate will be liable for 50% of the fees.
    • No refunds will be provided for cancellations within 30 days of the start of the Congress (i.e. after 24 July 2014) or no-shows; the delegate will be liable for the full amount due in respect of fees and/or accommodation amounts due.
  7. Completed registrations will be acknowledged by the IFAC 2014 Congress Secretariat within seven (7) days.
  8. Registrations are transferable to delegates not yet registered only if the IFAC 2014 Congress Secretariat is duly informed in writing at least 48 hours in advance of the start of the Congress.
  9. All fees are payable in South African Rand (ZAR) within seven (7) days of invoice. Any short payment resulting from bank charges and/or exchange rate fluctuations will be charged back to the delegate.
  10. Registrations may not be shared, i.e. company name tags will not be issued and name tags may not be shared.
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Key Dates

Opening Ceremony
24 August 2014

First Plenary Session
25 August 2014

Congress Banquet
28 August 2014

Closing Ceremony
29 August 2014

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