some add private balconies, sofabeds and/or kitchenettes; there's 1 with a whirlpool tub. in-room massages are available. breakfast is available, plus there's an on-site restaurant and a halal dining room. other amenities include a local shuttle (fee), guest laundry facilities, meeting spaces and on-street parking. the minimalist rooms and suites feature microwaves, minifridges, satellite tv, and wi-fi access. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. an 8-minute walk from both mayfair train station and shopping at the oriental plaza, this modern hotel is also 2 km from the sci-bono discovery centre O.R. Tambo International Airport 33 min
Hector Pieterson Memorial (20 min) Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. Apartheid Museum (10 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. Neighbourgoods Market (8 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. WeOriginate (10 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. SAB World of Beer (18 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Mandela's House (20 min) Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Johannesburg Zoo (10 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (15 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Zoo Lake (13 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Gold Reef City Theme Park (12 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. South African National Museum of Military History (11 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Museum Africa (16 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (12 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Ponte City Apartments (15 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Sci-Bono Discovery Centre (17 min) Children's interactive museum offering exhibits & workshops in science, technology & math. |