Sandton Sun & Towers Inter-Continental, Johannesburg

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). Around... Read review

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Advantages: Luxurious rooms, great views, helpful staff, great location
Disadvantages: Not cheap, but you get what you pay for.

...Yes, it is not cheap. But you get what you pay for. If you want luxurious rooms, great food, (the seafood "all you can eat" buffet is excellent), and friendly staff, then stay here. Go to the top floor, where the swimming pool is located, and take photos of the surrounding area from there. Also the location is good, 3 minutes walk down to Circular Quay, the Opera House, etc., can't be beat. If you need sundry consumables, water, fags, chocolate, toothpaste, etc., then there is a "Open all hours" store on the way up from the harbour. Very useful. Breakfast at the hotel is nice but expensive. Alternatively walk down the hill to Circular Quay and have a full English at one of the Al Fresco cafes, before going for a cruise around Port Jackson, or wherever your fancy takes you. Dinner at the InterContinental is also not cheap... Read review

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Advantages: 5 Star Luxury
Disadvantages: Have to come home!

...want something stronger. There is room to use your laptop and also a fax and modem if this is a working stay, plus three handsets with your telephone! Linen is changed daily and the cleaners are very efficient. Inter connecting rooms are available, if you have young children. There are 451 bedrooms, but only 3 specified suitable for physically challenged people. There are standard rooms, deluxe with King size beds, and different suites. There is a Presidential Suite but no doubt at a cost! The hotel has 15 floors in the different sections, the 3 top most floors are for Club Inter- continental, which if you travel worldwide and stay regularly you can join for benefits. There are 113 rooms and suites in this section. One of the benefits in this hotel is, meals prepared to order and complimentary buffet breakfast, which is served on top... Read review

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