Johannesburg, South AfricaDunkeld West
Ten Bompas Hotel
An art-filled boutique hotel
Dunkeld West Johannesburg, South Africa
Renovated
2013
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottAn art-filled boutique hotel
It operates like an intimate private house. Original African art fills the grounds, and dinners draw from a glass-fronted wine cellar.
What it’s good at
Notable
Ten suites individually styled by South African designers, beside a glass-fronted wine cellar.
Listed
Contemporary African sculptures dot the gardens alongside dining centred on South African wines.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
there are only ten suites here, but they vary widely, having been created by ten different designers, in ten different styles, from African tribal to haute couture.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Quiet residential streets surround the grounds in Dunkeld West, and the shops of Rosebank are a short drive away.
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The rooms
Each suite has a working wood fireplace in the lounge and a private steam bath in the bathroom.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor lap pool sits within 6,000 square meters of private gardens, bordered by brick paving and sun loungers.
The spa
Restaurant
Winehouse
Tables sit beneath a portrait of Amy Winehouse, and the French menu draws from the hotel's organic vegetable garden.
How it began
Co-owner Christoff van Staden grew up in the house before converting his childhood home into a hotel in 1996.
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Our shorthand
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The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.