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Advantages: Vibrant, plenty to do, fantastic people Disadvantages: crime
hear the stories that come out, and I will not deny them I have been a victim more than once myself but such is the world we live in and you could just as easily come across the same problems in your own country.
Anyway back to what there is to do in Johannesburg. Firstly where to stay. Here you have many choices, my recommendation would most likely be Sandton (please note that when travelling to Johannesburg it is very different to other countries in the sense you don't actually stay in the city itself but in the surrounding suburbs), with its vast amount of hotels there is plenty to choose from, and something for everyones budgets. From your basic city Lodge or Southern Suns to the Hyatt. Sandton gives you easy access to the rest of Johannesburg, it is roughly about 40 minutes from the airport (if there is no traffic).
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jessica801127 07.09.2005
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Johannesburg
Advantages: Good service, and amenities Disadvantages: A long way from anything
Embassy Suites
On a recent visit to California, I was booked into this hotel because it was close to places I had to visit for work.
The hotel itself is only a short drive from the airport (it took about half an hour in a hire car, and not knowing where I was going) and is located in La Jolla which is apparently quite an affluent area, featuring banks and houses and hotels as well as restaurants and a rather nice shopping mall.
It's easy to drive into the hotel and should you ask for it there is valet parking in the high rise car park, but I just parked round the back of the hotel.
Once inside the hotel, check in was quick and efficient and I was immediately impressed with the well set out entrance lobby featuring some nice little touches such as plentiful flowers. The reception desk is large and well staffed and also in ...
Advantages: Complimentary parking and breakfast, best price guarantee via web Disadvantages: Drinks a little expensive.
. Like many Embassy Suites Koi Carp appear to be a feature!
The hotel also has a free shuttle service, again a benefit and so the extra cost starts to pay for itself when compared to cheaper hotels which do not offer such services. The minibus runs to the airport regularly and also anywhere within a 3mile distance of the hotel. We had elected to take our rental car back that night, to avoid having to do this in the morning and when my husband asked for directions back to the car rental building, the minibus driver not offered to go ahead and lead the way, through the normal maze of roads at international airports, he waited for him and fetched him back again, which we felt was excellent service.
The room was superb. There were two queen beds, with wonderful bedding, and a spacious area for clothes in the room itself and black out ...
