Johannesburg,
also known as eGoli (place of gold), is the largest and most populous city
in South Africa. The city is affectionately known as "Jo'burg", "Jozi"
and "JHB" by South Africans. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of
Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, and the largest economy
of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa. The city is one of the
40 largest metropolitan areas in the world, and Africa's only officially
designated global city (classified as a gamma world city). While often
assumed to be South Africa's capital, Johannesburg does not form one of
South Africa's three capital cities. Johannesburg does, however, house
the South African Constitutional Court - South Africa's highest court.
Johannesburg
is the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade, due to its location
on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills. Johannesburg is also
served by O.R. Tambo International Airport, the largest and busiest airport
in Africa and a gateway for international air travel to and from the rest
of southern Africa.
The
city enjoys a dry, sunny climate, with the exception of occasional late
afternoon downpours in the summer months of October to April. Temperatures
in Johannesburg are usually fairly mild thanks to the city's high altitude,
with the average maximum daytime temperature in January of 26ºC, dropping
to an average maximum of around 16°C in June. During the winter, the
temperature occasionally drops to below freezing at nightime, causing frost.
Snow is a rare occurrence, with snowfall having been experienced in September
1981 and light snow in August 2006. The annual average rainfall is 713mm,
which is mostly concentrated in the summer months.
Centurion
Lake Hotel, Johannesburg **** Centurion Lake Hotel is
situated on the banks of South Africa's picturesque Centurion Lake, located
500 metres from a shopping centre and 750 metres from the Centurion Park
cricket ground. The 160 air-conditioned guestrooms are located on six floors
and feature warm, earth tones and patterned fabrics. Amenities include
wireless Internet access, direct-dial phones, televisions, minibars, coffee
and tea-making facilities and safes. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations
and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding is available on request.
The hotel's cricket-themed Lords Restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and
an à la carte menu.
Don
Suites Johannesburg Airport *** Located just five kilometres
from Johannesburg International Airport, the Don Johannesburg International
suites are a good choice for travellers requiring easy access to the airport.
Each suite contains a spacious lounge area and fully-equipped kitchen,
with smart decor including cream walls and pale green and red furnishings.
Suites also extend to marble bathrooms and provide cable television, telephones
and hair dryers. Guests can relax around the outdoor pool or enjoy
a meal in the buffet restaurant, which serves international cuisine at
breakfast and dinner.
Don
Suites Rosebank, Johannesburg *** The Don Rosebank is a modern
aparthotel located in the fashionable Johannesburg suburb of Rosebank,
two kilometres from the shopping available at Rosebank Mall. Apartments
are decorated in light tones with brightly coloured fabrics and extend
to fully-equipped kitchenettes (with cookers, microwaves and refrigerators)
and dining areas. All also come equipped with Internet connections, and
satellite television. Guests can hire barbecues on request. The hotel
offers guests an outdoor swimming pool, free parking and has a security
guard.
Melrose
Arch Hotel, between Rosebank and Sandton, Johannesburg ***** The Melrose Arch Hotel is
located in an urban development of the same name in Northern Johannesburg,
offering shops, restaurants and bars, kilometres from the city centre.
This four-floor hotel features 118 guestrooms with pared down contemporary
decor, featuring crisp white bed linen, leather headboards, exposed brick
and chrome light fittings. All have armchairs and writing desks, flatscreen
televisions with DVD players, DVDs, and high- speed Internet connections.
The glass and marble bathrooms have toiletries and fluffy white towels.
The hotel's main restaurant, the March, serves an exotic fusion of international
cuisines and guests dine within contemporary black and white decor with
innovative coloured walls and lighting features.
Protea
Hotel Wanderers, Johannesburg **** If you are looking for an
ideal holiday destination in Johannesburg, the Protea Hotel Wanderers is
a perfect place for you to reside and explore the surrounding areas.
Protea Hotel Wanderers is ideally situated on the green belt of Johannesburg,
in the prestigious northern suburb of Illovo, Sandton. This premier Protea
Hotel is minutes away from many of the major attractions including Sandton
City, Rosebank Mall, Melrose Arch precinct and the Johannesburg Zoo.
Soundproofing, earth tones and the harmonious design principles of Feng
Shui create an atmosphere of complete tranquillity and comfort in the superbly
designed bedrooms. Protea Hotel Wanderers offers a 24-hour coffee and cocktail
bar, with a separate up market smoking lounge for its guests to relax.
You can also dine at the onsite restaurant that serves delicious a la carte
menu.
Rosebank
Hotel, Rosebank, Johannesburg **** The modern Rosebank Hotel
is located in Johannesburg's prestigious Rosebank suburb, 15 kilometres
from Golf Reef City's casino and theme park. The 318 guestrooms are decorated
in colour coordinated fabrics and contemporary furnishings. Bathrooms are
complete with bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, makeup mirrors.
Modern amenities include cable television with pay movies, direct-dial
phones, air conditioning, coffee and tea-making facilities, and safes.
Snacks, tea, coffee and refreshments are available in the lobby throughout
the day. The hotel's Vintage Restaurant offers local specialities and international
favourites in relaxed surroundings.
Sunnyside
Park Hotel, Parktown, Johannesburg **** The Sunnyside Park Hotel
features Victorian and Edwardian architecture and was built in 1895. It
is located in the wealthy Johannesburg ridge-top suburb of Parktown and
is surrounded lawns and gardens. It offers 109 guestrooms, located on two
floors, which feature Victorian-style decor with floral prints and light
wood and cane furniture. All include air conditioning, complimentary bottled
water, coffee/tea makers, satellite television, direct-dial telephones,
wireless Internet access and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms have hair
dryers and complimentary toiletries. The hotel's Milner's Restaurant
serves a varied à la carte menu and fine new world wines, and there
is also a traditional British Pound and Penny pub, which serves bar meals.
The
Grace Hotel, Rosebank, Johannesburg ***** The Grace hotel is an ideal
choice for guests seeking a sophisticated city hotel with the highest levels
of service and luxury, as well as that personal charm found only in small
establishments. The hotel won the prestigious AA and SAA Accommodation
Award for 'Best Luxury City Hotel' for 1999, only one year after opening
and was voted 3rd in the world for service and 3rd in the Middle East and
Africa by Conde Nast traveler 2001. The hotel's dining room reflects
an ambience of unpretentious elegance, excellent service and imaginative
cuisine.
The
Westcliff, Johannesburg ***** All of The Westcliff's 115
spacious bedrooms are individually furnished and provided with fully appointed,
luxurious en-suite bathrooms. The rooms offer total privacy and most have
sunny, private balconies with spectacular views. Guests can cool off in
two large, heated swimming pools and two plunge pools, and within the grounds
there is also a floodlit tennis court with a resident coach and a gym with
a team of personal trainers. To pamper the mind and body even further,
qualified staff offer a wide range of treatments at The Health Spa. The
Westcliff also boasts a superbly equipped Executive Gym. Johannesburg
is lively, affluent and cosmopolitan, offering a tempting array of superb
restaurants, elegant boutiques and world-class shopping centers... yet
it is also fresh and breezy with golf courses, botanical gardens and parks
dotted amongst its modern amenities.
Don
Suites Eastgate, Johannesburg *** Overlooking the tranquil
Bruma Lake, the Don Eastgate is a modern suite hotel two kilometres from
the Eastgate shopping mall, the largest in South Africa, to the east of
central Johannesburg. The spacious suites benefit from separate lounge
and dining areas, and have well-equipped kitchens and cable televisions.
The decor is smart and businesslike, with modern furnishings. All suites
also come with telephones and private bathrooms. There is an outdoor
pool, ideal for a quick dip or relaxed sunbathing on the sun deck.
Liz
at Lancaster, Bed & Breakfast / Self-catering, CRAIGHALL PARK 4
star graded accommodation located in Craighall Park, one of Johannesburg's
most convenient areas - a stone's throw from Hyde Park, 10 minutes from
Rosebank, equidistant from Sandton and Jozi CBD and Parktown, Braamfontein,
Melville. 5 units with rates varying from R495-660 single and R295 pp sharing
to R400 (for the 2 roomed units with kitchens) including breakfast.
African
Lodge, Exclusive Guesthouse, BUCCLEUCH (SANDTON) If
you are looking for peace, tranquility and a luxurious atmosphere we invite
you to be our Guest at African Lodge, nestled in a leafy suburb north of
Johannesburg, situated on a little piece of paradise in Buccleuch, the
undiscovered jewel of Sandton. African Lodge is very well located
for both the Business person and the Tourist who want the tranquility of
the country and easy access to Sandton, Johannesburg, Woodmead, Midrand,
Bryanston, Rivonia, Fourways, Sunninghill, Linbro Park and Pretoria.
Don
Suites Sandton I, Johannesburg *** The Don Suites Sandton I
is nestled in the heart of one of Johannesburg's most happening areas.
The hotel is literally surrounded with 5-star restaurants, friendly pubs,
trendy shops, cinemas and more. All rooms have fully equipped kitchens,
private bathrooms and lounges, making the Don Suites Sandton I a real "home
away from home." The hotel is nestled in the center of Johannesburg's
prime business center and near sights like Thrupps Centre, Illovo Square,
Sandton City, Wanderers Cricket Club, Ellis Park and the Johannesburg International
Athletics track, making it a perfect location for business travelers and
tourists alike.
Pretoria
is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa.
It is one of the country's three capital cities, serving as the executive
(administrative) and official de facto capital; the other two being Cape
Town and Bloemfontein, respectively the legislative and judicial capitals.
Pretoria
is situated in the transitional area between the Highveld and the Bushveld,
approximately 50 km north of Johannesburg in the north-east of South Africa.
It lies in a warm, well sheltered, fertile valley, surrounded by the hills
of the Magaliesberg range, 1,370 m (4,495 ft) above sea level.
Capital
Hotel Pretoria *** Capital Hotel is situated
on the edge of the Central Business District and is conveniently located
adjacent to the Burgers Park. Capital Hotel is situated nearby all major
attractions like the State Theatre, Church Square, Burgers Park, Melrose
house and the newly completed Church Street Pedestrian Walk. Hotel has
103 superior en-suite rooms furnished to international standards and fully
equipped with all amenities to maximize your comfort whilst at the hotel.
Leriba
Lodge Pretoria (The) *** Nestled in a large nature
park on the banks of the Hennops River at a walking distance from the Centurion.
This award winning lodge boasts 60 well-appointed, spacious guestrooms
that are decorated in a simple East African style, with a splendid view
of the surroundings. Guests can have an elegant and memorable dining
experience in the on-site restaurant, which serves excellent cosmopolitan
cuisine along with a wide selection of South African wines. The conference
facilities accommodate a total of 700 delegates in twelve luxury venues
with modern equipment and facilities.
