Literally built on a gold mine, Johannesburg is a cosmopolitan city that knows how to do 5-star luxury. Whether you prefer the suburbs of Melrose, Houghton, Auckland Park, or Sandton, you can enjoy a glitzy 5-star stay in the City of Gold.
The Winston Hotel
The Winston Hotel lies in the exclusive suburb of Melrose, only 200m from the Rosebank Gautrain Station. The boutique hotel is an eclectic mix of modern colonial chic with a contemporary edge, exuding luxury and style in every way. The various rooms are designed in a magnificent French Boudoir, English country manor house, or luxurious colonial style; all finished in striking combinations of teak floors, panelled walls, and high ceilings. Business and leisure travellers alike will enjoy the library, lounge area, pool, wireless internet access, and convenient business centre. Find out more.
The Residence
The Residence in Houghton Estate offers a warm and hospitable boutique experience. This beautiful oasis exudes a quiet dignity, with charming bougainvillea blossoms cascading down terraced gardens. No effort is spared to create the most tranquil, sophisticated surroundings. The sumptuous lounge and sitting room offer plush furnishings and a cosy log fireplace, while the spacious veranda leads you to a magnificent swimming pool. To keep active during your stay, The Residence has a large tennis court and arrangements can be made to use the nearby gymnasium or play a round at the Houghton Golf Course. Find out more.
The View Boutique Hotel
The View Boutique Hotel is a unique mansion in the heart of the historic Auckland Park. Although set in the midst of the bustling greater Johannesburg, the leafy surroundings and stunning features make it a serene haven. Guests can dine alfresco in the restaurant overlooking the millions of city lights and stroll through the terraced gardens, which play host to many in music and song during warm summer nights. A selection of stylish Luxury and Superior en-suite rooms are available. Find out more.
The Michelangelo
The Michelangelo is an icon of luxury in Johannesburg. Located on Nelson Mandela Square – Africa’s Business and Lifestyle Capital – the Michelangelo is the very essence of status and success. Whether travelling for business or pleasure, you will enjoy a sophisticated setting with world-class facilities and easy access to Africa’s finest shops, restaurants, cinemas, and theatres. An elegant selection of spacious en-suite bedrooms is available. The hotel has a restaurant, spa, swimming pool, gymnasium, and a sizzling Jacuzzi on an astro-turfed deck with unrivalled cityscapes. Find out more.
Raphael Penthouse Suites
Raphael Penthouse Suites in Sandton offers a chic New York apartment living experience with a distinctly African influence. The apartments overlook the cosmopolitan piazza of Nelson Mandela Square and offer a lifestyle of lavish proportions. Enjoy inviting living rooms, pristine kitchens, and modern en-suite bedrooms. The pool, private gymnasium, and tranquil roof garden with a collection of original artworks complete the epitome of designer living. Find out more.
Where would you like to enjoy a luxurious 5-star stay?
Feature image: The Winston Hotel
