Design
HallMark House 606
“Industrial creative revival”
The Peech Hotel
“Garden pavilion sanctuary”
African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection®
“Color-cycling boutique hotel”
Ten Bompas Hotel
“An art-filled boutique hotel”
The Residence Hotel
“Chandeliered garden villa”
Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
“Art-filled black-brick tower”
Sandton Sun & Towers
“Sandton commercial flagship”
Park Hyatt Johannesburg
“Restored 1930s manor”
Wellness Quiet Secluded
The Houghton Hotel
“Highveld wellness showpiece”
Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
“Private garden estate”
Steyn City Hotel by Saxon
“Parkland estate dreamscape”
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg
“Terraced hillside village”
Design $–$$
The Peech Hotel
“Garden pavilion sanctuary”
HallMark House 606
“Industrial creative revival”
Ten Bompas Hotel
“An art-filled boutique hotel”
Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
“Art-filled black-brick tower”
Sandton Sun & Towers
“Sandton commercial flagship”
Luxe Quiet or secluded
Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
“Private garden estate”
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg
“Terraced hillside village”
The Residence Hotel
“Chandeliered garden villa”
The Houghton Hotel
“Highveld wellness showpiece”
Steyn City Hotel by Saxon
“Parkland estate dreamscape”
Editorial mentions
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
“Polished precinct waystation”
Park Hyatt Johannesburg
“Restored 1930s manor”
54 on Bath
“Red-brick garden manor”
African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection®
“Color-cycling boutique hotel”
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54 on BathRed-brick garden manorDesignLuxeSocial$$$A
African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph Collection®Color-cycling boutique hotelDesignWellnessSocial$$$F
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, JohannesburgTerraced hillside villageLuxeDesignWellness$$$$H
HallMark House 606Industrial creative revivalDesignLocalSocial$$ Hyde Johannesburg RosebankArt-filled black-brick towerDesignSocialLocal$$J
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose ArchPolished precinct waystationDesignSocialLocal$$P
Park Hyatt JohannesburgRestored 1930s manorDesignLuxeHeritage$$$$S
Sandton Sun & TowersSandton commercial flagshipDesignSocialClassic$$ Saxon Hotel, Villas & SpaPrivate garden estateLuxeWellnessHeritage$$$$ Steyn City Hotel by SaxonParkland estate dreamscapeResortLuxeWellness$$$$T
Ten Bompas HotelAn art-filled boutique hotelDesignLuxeLocal$$ The Houghton HotelHighveld wellness showpieceWellnessLuxeResort$$$ The Peech HotelGarden pavilion sanctuaryDesignLuxeLocal$$ The Residence HotelChandeliered garden villaDesignLuxeWellness$$$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.