One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
7 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection®
A color-changing foyer floor transitions between hues beside rooms with standalone bathtubs. Technogym cardio and strength equipment, free weights, stretch mats, yoga balls, and indoor and outdoor workout zones
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg
Terraced pastel villas house hundreds of contemporary South African artworks and sunny balconies. 24-hour fitness center with weight training, studio spaces, and personal training
Park Hyatt Johannesburg
Yabu Pushelberg layered the interiors with fluted glass screens and local botanical artwork. 24/7 fitness centre equipped with cardio and strength training equipment.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.