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Brown Sugar BackpackersvsFour Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg is preferred by most reviewers compared to Brown Sugar Backpackers. Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg comes in at 91 with recommendations from 10 reviews including Frommer's, Star Service and Afar Magazine.
Brown Sugar Backpackers
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
75 Observatory Avenue, Observatory, Johannesburg 2198, South Africa
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "In a large mansion that looks like a miniature castle and is actually the former home of a 1970s gangster, this place is a whole bunch of fun with decent rooms... great views and a good tour agency." Full review
Rough Guide "A notorious hostel on Observatory Ridge... Come here for a fast-track introduction to Jo’burg’s hedonistic nightlife rather than comfort or chilled-out vibes."
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service Rough Guide
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
67 Jan Smuts Avenue, Westcliff, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa
From $247/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Guest rooms vary considerably -- each is uniquely positioned and sized, but understated elegance is the order of the day, and the palatial marble bathrooms are a real treat." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Created in the image of a Mediterranean village, with cobbled pathways, fountains and lush greenery cascading down the hillside, The Westcliff offers high luxury and impeccable service."
Star Service "Following a full closure and renovation from its days as The Westcliff, this hotel has been reborn under the Four Seasons brand and now stands as the city's most respected and impressive hotel." Full review
Rough Guide "The size of a small village, painted pink and built on a high east-facing ridge, the grande dame of Jo’burgs’s upmarket hotels has elegant rooms and suites accented by soft, gentle tones."
Fodor's "This landmark hotel and Johannesburg icon was built on a steep hill and has wide views over the northern suburbs and the Johannesburg Zoo." Full review
Lonely Planet "Sitting on the side of a hill like a giant pink fortress, with the Johannesburg Zoo at its feet, this is the hotel of choice for the rich and glamorous." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Credit: Courtesy of The Westcliff Previously The Westcliff Palatial guest rooms in 9 villas on a hillside ridge overlooking the city." Full review
Jetsetter "Revamped South African icon now with five restaurants, an outdoor spa lounge and eight acres of lush grounds." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"An established hotel extensively upgraded by Four Seasons and officially opened in March 2015, making it their first property in South Africa, and only their second on the continent." Full review
Afar Magazine "For generations, the Westcliff has been the bastion of Johannesburg’s most rarefied citizens, who decamped to the hotel for special occasions or met for high tea on the terrace." Full review
