Johannesburg Hotels

Bigger and badder than Cape Town, Johannesburg is the heart of South Africa's economy. The seemingly ever-expanding city is hot during winter, unrelenting and teeming with sky scrapers. During the apartheid struggle the city played a particularly central role and today tourists take trips to the now infamous Soweto township, where one of the worst atrocities of the conflict occurred. Today, Johannesburg continues to modernise and allure holidaymakers wanting to get to the bottom of the real South Africa. Explore accommodation options in Johannesburg:

5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House

This four-star hotel is located in the up-market Residential neighbourhood and billed as the ideal option for those seeking elegant accommodation in Johannesburg. As well as offering guests a luxurious stay, the hotel also has a prime location, within easy access of the Die Blou Hond theatre restaurant, the Botanical Gardens in Emmarentia and the Cresta shopping centre.

Meanwhile, the central business district, universities of Johannesburg and Witwatersrand, and areas of Rosebank, Melville and the Randburg Waterfront are also within reach.

The traditional hotel is decorated with collectables, antique pieces and original paintings. Onsite amenities include a swimming pool and free parking.

Protea Hotel Parktonian

This four-star hotel is a business-friendly Johannesburg property, located close to Ferreira's Mine and the University of Witwatersrand, as well as the Carlton Centre. Business guests at the hotel can hire the meeting rooms, use the secretarial service available and benefit from the airport shuttle option.

Onsite amenities at the hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge, 24-hour room service, a golf course and a fitness facility.

All guestrooms feature sofa beds and desks, cable television, refrigerators, clock radios and private adjoining bathrooms with hair dryers and handheld showers.

There is a daily housekeeping service, ensuring rooms remain clean and tidy, while wake-up calls can be provided upon request. Irons and ironing boards can also be provided at reception.

Villa Vittoria

The three-star Villa Vittoria guest house is located in Sandton district, which is a major area for commercial activity. The hotel is therefore a popular choice with those visiting the South African city on business. However, for those in Johannesburg for recreation, one of the southern hemisphere's largest shopping centres, Sandton City, is nearby, while there is a plethora of local bars and restaurants to explore.

Onsite amenities at the property include a garden, where guests can relax, a swimming pool, a conference room for business guests and wireless internet access.

All 15 guestrooms feature a private bathroom, king size bed, television, a direct dial phone and coffee and tea making facilities.