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Saxon

Address: 36 Saxon Rd., Sandhurst, Johannesburg, 2132
Phone: 011/292-6000
www.thesaxon.com

Price range: $$$$
Location: Northern Suburbs

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5

Fodor's Review:

In the exclusive suburb of Sandhurst, adjacent to the commercial and shopping center of Sandton, Saxon was voted the World's Leading Boutique Hotel by the prestigious World Travel Awards from 2001 to 2006 consecutively. Heads of state have stayed here, including Nelson Mandela, who came here after his release from prison and to work on his autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom. The butlers pride themselves on keeping files on their guests, right down to what they order from the bar. An azure pool adjoins the sleek modern building. Inside, the feeling is calm and classical, and there's an extensive African art collection on display throughout the hotel. Rooms are huge, and have big bay windows overlooking the gardens or pool. Large-screen TVs, DVD players, surround sound, and a workstation with a fast Internet connection are standard. The delightful restaurant has a wonderful setting.

Hotel Details: 27 suites
In-room: Internet.
In-hotel: restaurant, bar, pools, gym, spa. minibar.
Rate includes: Full breakfast
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by pippa13 from germany on 4/19/08
one of the best hotels in the world! eytremly attentive staff! excellent spa "leading spa of the world".
extremly beautiful garden. sunday brunch is a treat especially on the terrace overlooking the infinity pool, which all can be sheltered if needed by a huge tent-like roof. rooms /etali suites are called "standard ) are extremly large and tastefully decorated.
would return in a minute!