check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a covered patio and gardens, plus a guest lounge and secure covered parking. decorated with original south african art, the 12 sophisticated rooms with balconies or patios offer free wifi, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks, as well as minifridges, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and complimentary fruit. this refined hotel is a 13-minute walk from the anti-apartheid landmark liliesleaf farm and 9 km from entertainment and gaming at montecasino. english breakfast is included, and dinner and lunch are available for a surcharge O.R. Tambo International Airport 32 min
Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (24 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Emmarentia Dam (25 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Zoo Lake (24 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. South African National Museum of Military History (20 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Wits Art Museum (23 min) Museum showcasing thousands of pieces of African artwork ranging from historic to contemporary. Bird Gardens (11 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. Neighbourgoods Market (22 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Johannesburg Zoo (21 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Museum Africa (26 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (22 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Ponte City Apartments (24 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Montecasino (11 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Zoo Lake (24 min) WeOriginate (27 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. SAB World of Beer (26 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. |