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Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff JohannesburgvsSaxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg and Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg is preferred by most professionals compared to Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa. Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg comes in at 91 with recommendations from 10 reviews like Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Frommer's.
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg
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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
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
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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
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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.
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"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
