Luxury Johannesburg Hotels

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  Sandton Sun

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  Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg

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  Morrells Farm House

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  Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa

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  Ashdown House

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  The Michelangelo Hotel

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  Hyatt Regency Johannesburg

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  The Oasis Luxury Guest House

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  Idwala Boutique Guest House

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  3 Melrose Road

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The largest city in the country of South Africa, Johannesburg is situated in the region of Gauteng. The population of the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan is well over seven million people and has been swelled to some degree by the incorporation of Soweto, which until the 1990s was a separate city. As wealth has grown in the city, so has the popularity of luxury Johannesburg hotels. Although late afternoon thundershowers are common in the summer (from October to April), for the most part Johannesburg enjoys a dry and sunny climate. This is especially true in winter, which is often the sunniest time of the year with mild temperatures and only the occasional frost in June.

Visitors to the city have a wealth of sites to see. Once checked into their luxury Johannesburg hotels, thrill seekers may like to visit the Gold Reef City amusement park. The park is located on an old gold mine and is themed around the gold rush, with park staff wearing period costumes from the 1880s. Although there is a museum on site dedicated to gold mining, many visit for the water rides and rollercoasters. The Anaconda is the record holder for the fastest and tallest roller coaster in Africa, the Golden Loop is known for its acceleration and loss of gravity during certain points of the ride and the Tower of Terror is a vertical drop coaster featuring 6.3 Gs during its drop. Those looking for something a little more sedate at the park may enjoy the giant big wheel which has a diameter of 180 feet, or the 4D cinema.

Those who prefer to see the sites of the city may enjoy its varied architecture, including some of Africa's tallest structures such as the Carlton Center and Hillbrow Tower. Shoppers will enjoy taking advantage of one of the city's multiple shopping centers, with premium designer labels available in the most prestigious of the centers, Hyde Park. This would be a perfect place for visitors to treat themselves during a stay. The city is also famous as one of the greenest cities in the world, with multiple parks and gardens. The most popular of these is the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, which is situated in the suburb of Emmarentia.

This garden plays host to a beautiful rose garden with over ten thousand roses, a herb garden, a bird island, numerous statues and monuments and a restaurant where visitors may enjoy a meal. Those interested in history may enjoy a visit to one of Johannesburg's museums, such as the Hector Pieterson Museum or the Apartheid Museum, which is dedicated to illustrating apartheid during the 20th century history of South Africa. Visitors may also enjoy a trip to the Johannesburg Zoo, home to over 3000 different species and which is one of the few places in the world that is home to white lions. For those who wish to extend their trip into the rest of the country, Johannesburg is also the perfect gateway, with flights available to Cape Town, Durban and the Kruger National Park.

A wide range of hotels are available to visitors and tourists during their stay in the city. These vary from self catering houses and cottages or quaint bed and breakfast style places in the suburbs of the city, to luxury Johannesburg Hotels in the city center where guests will be able to check in at the hotel reception, unpack their bags and then take advantage of the concierge service to book into one of the local hotel bars or hotel restaurants, to enjoy drinks or the best of local cuisine. Many of these hotels will have facilities such as hotel gyms, hotel spas and hotel swimming pools. Whether traveling for business or tourism, visitors are sure to find a hotel to suit their needs in Johannesburg.

The Johannesburg Central Business District is probably where business visitors to the city will find themselves, although businesses have increasingly situated themselves in the suburbs. Many large businesses and banks are situated in this central area of the city and it has been the subject of much regeneration in recent years by the Johannesburg City Government. In conclusion, visitors who may be planning a trip to South Africa will find that a stop in this city would be well worth their while.

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