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The Peech HotelvsSaxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Peech Hotel. Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa comes in at 91 with recommendations from 10 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
The Peech Hotel
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
61 North Street, Melrose, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
From $130/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "The smart traveler stays here for the affordable rates; uncluttered, but comfortable interiors; and quality restaurant." Full review
Afar Magazine "The 16 rooms have sleek decor with vibrant contemporary African motifs (brightly colored patterns, funky wallpaper, animal-hide rugs), and the lobby feels more like a cozy alpine living room." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Hidden away in the heart of Johannesburg, the polished Peech Hotel is home to a peaceful garden and pool, an intimate cocktail bar and delightfully modern décor." Full review
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Eating out is joyously affordable in South Africa: we relax with a bottle of champagne and a pizza and watch a square full of people, all apparently trying to choose where to dine.
The Telegraph8.0
"A family-run, four-star boutique hotel with a small pool, open fires and a cosy bistro that has views of the gardens." Full review
Lonely Planet "Made up of four converted duplex apartment blocks scattered amid a beautifully landscaped garden, the Peech is indeed a peach" 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
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
