Accommodation

Taking it to another Level at 54 on Bath

20 May, 2013 by Robert McClelland Leave a Comment

Tsogo Sun’s newest Jozi offering, the fabulous 54 on Bath, is sure to set hearts aflutter. The boutique hotel, situated in the iconic building which was the Grace Hotel, is the epitome of luxury and glamour and is fast becoming the place to stay with international celebrities and visitors to Jozi, as well as locals. From the moment you step into the swish lobby, you know you’ve discovered a Jozi gem. With interiors by David Muirhead & Associates, the hotel is contemporary, distinctive and sophisticated, yet it retains the old-world glamour that put this hotel on the map to begin with. The rooms don’t disappoint either, and each is a calming retreat from the hustle and bustle with views over the roof garden or the

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Art, Heritage, Culture (and Breakfast) with Liz at Lancaster

2 August, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Liz Delmont is a lady who, in many ways, personifies the cultural and professional world of Johannesburg. Not only is she an art historian, cultural practitioner, academic and university lecturer; she also runs and owns a successful bed and breakfast in the suburbs of the city. The story of her B&B, Liz at Lancaster, can be traced back to a conference in Chicago in the 1990s. The event was hosted by the city’s North Western University and attended by many of the world’s top artists and art historians. Liz fondly remembers staying in one of many B&B’s situated nearby, run by local parents whose grown-up children had left home. This B&B culture left such a mark on Liz that she decided to open her own

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Where to Stay in the City of Johannesburg

17 July, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Joburg has an impressive selection of accommodation options, from the fancy hotels of Sandton and Rosebank, to the guesthouses, backpackers and hostels of the suburbs and surrounding areas. One region that is often overlooked is perhaps the most obvious and exciting part of what makes Jozi, by definition, a big city- the city itself. Several of these establishments are positioned in Braamfontein, the gateway to the Central Business District. This region has been revitalised in recent years, becoming an area of prime residential and commercial space that includes several excellent clubs, pubs and restaurants. The accommodation options here include Hotel Lamunu, the iconic Parktonian Hotel and the Orion Devonshire Hotel. The inner

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Johannesburg Guesthouses

24 May, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

When visiting Johannesburg, the question of accommodation is always an essential and pressing one. Whether a business or leisure tourist, the website www.johannesburg-guesthouses.co.za aims to address this issue by providing you with the best, up-market guesthouse accommodation options north of the CBD. This outstanding website includes guesthouses that are positioned in Joburg’s famous old garden suburbs, often referred to as ‘The Parks.’ Aside from the postcard-like appeal of this region, it is also in close proximity to the major business regions of the city, some of the best shopping and entertainment districts, parks, restaurants and transport hubs. The website currently includes 32 establishments and

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