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Africa FootprintsvsSaxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa is preferred by most professionals compared to Africa Footprints Boutique Hotel. Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa comes in at #2 in Johannesburg with praise from 9 sources including Star Service, Afar Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler.
Africa Footprints
Lonely Planet
1 Crestwood Avenue, Kempton Park 1619, South Africa
From $34/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Pool
Lonely Planet "A good pick if you need to stay near the airport (it's 7km from OR Tambo), Africa Footprints offers a good combination of business facilities and home comforts." Full review
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Dinners are available on request.
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
Concierge
Fodor's
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Hideaway Report
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
36 Saxon Road | Sandhurst, Sandton 2196, South Africa
From $511/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay ›
Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010
Amenities:
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Fodor's "In the exclusive suburb of Sandhurst, adjacent to the commercial and shopping center of Sandton, the Saxon Hotel has repeatedly received awards for its excellence." Full review
Star Service "On a residential street north of Sandton, this small, luxurious boutique-hotel is the address of choice for moneyed hipsters and power brokers in central Sandhurst." Full review
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There are six swimming pools from which guests can choose.
Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels
"Latticed shutters, 10 acres of landscaped gardens, and an air of tranquility create a sense of seclusion at this all-suite boutique retreat, set in a quiet, tree-lined Johannesburg suburb." Full review
Gayot "Elegance and hospitality minutes away from the shopping and business centers of Johannesburg."
Hideaway Report96.0
"Formerly a private mansion, this was where Nelson Mandela wrote his autobiography. Now a gracious boutique property centered on a stunning lobby framed by two sweeping staircases." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A historic Johannesburg hotel, set in a 10-acre oasis of manicured gardens, attracting a well-heeled mix of guests and locals." Full review
Lonely Planet "The pride of Sandhurst is a palatial suite hotel where Mandela completed his famed memoir." Full review
Afar Magazine " The Saxon gently lulls guests into safari mode, cosseting them in its decadent comforts and enveloping them with its sophisticated African-chic decor and earthy tones." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
""Everything is over the top" at the former private home of an insurance magnate, where Nelson Mandela worked on his book Long Walk to Freedom." Full review
