| there's a halal restaurant, an alcohol-free bar and a lounge with a fireplace, plus an outdoor pool and a sundeck. spa treatments are available. all have either fireplaces or heated floors; most offer private terraces with water features. elegant, country-style rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks, in addition to minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. set in gardens in the upscale neighbourhood of houghton estate, this polished hotel is 2 km from houghton golf club and 7 km from johannesburg art gallery. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. parking and breakfast are complimentary. a suite adds a living room and a wet bar. room service is available
O.R. Tambo International Airport 31 min
Museum Africa (11 min)
African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Johannesburg Zoo (6 min)
55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Mandela's House (25 min)
Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Gold Reef City Theme Park (13 min)
More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (14 min)
This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Ponte City Apartments (8 min)
Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Apartheid Museum (12 min)
Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. South African National Museum of Military History (5 min)
National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Montecasino (21 min)
Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Neighbourgoods Market (7 min)
Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (7 min)
Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Zoo Lake (10 min)
Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Hector Pieterson Memorial (24 min)
Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. SAB World of Beer (11 min)
Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. WeOriginate (12 min)
Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. | 
