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This city hotel is modern and has an unusual design. The elegant insides are decorated with countless African artefacts that have been arranged in wonderful displays of light with background music also incorporated. Opened in 2002, the hotel comprises 117 rooms spread over a 2-floor and a 4-floor building and includes 12 suites as well as 14 studios. Facilities include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a cloakroom, a lift and a currency exchange bureau. In addition, there is a shop, a hairdresser's salon, a games room, a small theatre hall, a conference room, a café, a bar and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with highchairs for infants. Also amongst the wonderful services are a public Internet terminal, medical assistance, room and laundry services. Car park and garage facilities are available.

Location

This exclusive, hip hotel is located in the urban district of Melrose Arch, close to Melrose Square. This district is almost a small city within the city of Johannesburg, with an excellent selection of shopping and entertainment venues to be found in the vicinity. The nearest bus stop is about 20 m from the hotel and the airport is about 26 km away.

Room Description

Each of the elegant, loft-style rooms comes with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a king-sized bed, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a hi-fi stereo system with a radio function, Internet access, a minibar, a hire safe and individually controllable central heating.

Meals

Guests may select their breakfast from an ample buffet; lunch and the evening meal can be taken à la carte or chose from a menu. Special dietary requirement and individual-specific dishes can be provided.

Sports/Entertainment

In the well-kept outdoor complex is a heated swimming pool, sun loungers and parasols laid out ready for use and a pool bar. It is possible to take advantage of the massage service and make use of the billiards tables. The neighbouring gym with its many sports options may be paid a visit.