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Radisson Blu Gautrain HotelvsSaxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel and Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa are both endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa scores significantly better than Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel. Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa comes in at #2 in Johannesburg with positive reviews from 10 publications such as Star Service, Hideaway Report and Travel + Leisure.
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Corner of Rivonia Road & West Street, Sandton 2196, South Africa
From $69/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Although principally a business hotel, it has stylish rooms, an excellent restaurant, spa and fitness facilities, and great proximity to the center of Sandton." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The hotel opened in May 2010, with bright, spacious guest rooms and a popular outdoor terrace." Full review
Fodor's "The interior has a bright and modern aesthetic, and clever design elements have been incorporated throughout the hotel to mimic features of the Gautrain station and rail line." Full review
Lonely Planet "A brisk jaywalk from Sandton’s Gautrain station exit, this mammoth hotel is a great place to stay if you have a plane to catch in the morning." Full review
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
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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
