Johannesburg WEATHER |
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Friday - 30th Jul
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Sunny
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21°C (70°F) |
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5°C (41°F) |
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Saturday - 31st Jul
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Sunny Intervals
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12°C (54°F) |
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3°C (37°F) |
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Sunday - 1st Aug
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Sunny
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17°C (63°F) |
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4°C (39°F) |
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South Africa is the economic powerhouse of Africa, with first world infrastructure and a thriving economy. The road and railway network is well developed making access to the rest of the country easy and is currently providing a wonderful platform for both investment and development.
Johannesburg is its major city and sprawls over a vast 900square miles of land, it has a well laid out city grid and is constantly developing, as more and more hotels, business parks, industrial parks, retail parks, entertainment centers and resorts are born.
Johannesburg was the original settlement for the gold rush it is a fast vibrant sophisticated city, and is called E'goli meaning place of gold. The towering mine dumps that once dominated old postcards of Johannesburg have now largely been recycled.
For many the first introduction to Johannesburg is through its international Airport, that is well-connected to the city's business and tourist highlights, it is a multifaceted city and provides such highlights as the grandiose Gold Reef City theme Park and Casino, the Melville Village, tranquil Johannesburg Zoological Gardens, the Military History Museum and the unusual Newtown Cultural Precinct guarantees its identity as fascinating, constantly changing and uniquely frenetic.
Hotels Johannesburg comprehensively provides either the business traveler or leisure tourist a perfect accommodation destination. There is a vast selection of five star hotels strategically situated providing numerous facilities and amenities in lavishly elegant surrounding whose cuisines will tantalize the taste buds and the impeccable service will ensure a memorable stay.
The architectural styles of all of the Johannesburg hotels range dramatically, from huge sprawling resorts that can be equalled to small villages housing only the most indulgent of facilities to immense modern architecturally risqué buildings reaching high into the sky of the city centre to boutique hotels mysteriously hidden away in leafy suburbs.
Johannesburg hotels seek to impress the guest from first arrival perhaps at the international airport greeted by chauffeur driven limousine and escorted in air-conditioned luxury to the entrance of an impressive hotel. The architects and designers have paid particular attention to detail and know that first impressions count.
The Lobbys', entrances, atriums and foyers of these grand establishments are inspiringly decorated and infused with an African influence reminding the guest of his African presence.
Throughout all of the hotels there is a constant feel of Africa that is so unique, and displayed through the decor detailed with African print, raw hides, tribal costumes and musical instruments. The interior spaces are large and are populated by oversize chairs, tables and lamps perhaps mimicking the vastness of the breathtaking spectacle that is Africa
The Hotels accommodations range from the sublime to the ridiculous and at the top of the range present multi-room apartment styled suites that would impress the most discerning of traveler's.
The interiors of these rooms have been detailed to high specifications, providing entrance walls, sitting rooms, kitchenettes, sumptuous bedrooms presenting King size beds dressed in fine white linens topped with oversize goose down pillows and colorful throws.
The rooms flow seamlessly onto outdoor areas providing spectacular views and relaxing seating areas. The en suite bathrooms are lavishly appointed including designer fittings, marble baths and walk in showers, double vanities ambient lighting with complimentary bathrobes and slippers and luxurious toiletries.
The facilities and amenities included within these rooms are: plasma TV screens, DVD, home entertainment systems, iPod docking station, hairdryer, air conditioner, coffee and tea making facilities, international newspapers, mini-bar, fresh flowers, complementary fruit baskets and bottle of wine and 24 hour room service.
Johannesburg is noted as an international business location and as such the Johannesburg hotels have catered comprehensively for the executives needs. There is an abundance of conference, exhibition, and meeting venues found throughout these hotels, some of the venues providing accommodation for more than 1000 delegates.
The business centers are comprehensively equipped and include: fax machine, photocopier, printers, computers, mobile phones, high speed Internet access, catering service, over head projector, videoconferencing and audiovisual equipment and a full secretarial service these hotels also present perfect location for a Gala event or wedding.
The hotels provide well equipped gymnasiums and fabulous health spas providing indulgent treatments in tranquil surroundings where the rich and famous come to repair and relax.
Many of the most celebrated restaurants will be found within the confines of the Johannesburg hotels, both the classical dining room and the 'Vinotech' at the Grace Hotel, presents irresistible fine dining treats in elegant yet welcoming surrounds, this has become a chosen destination amongst well-known businessman and celebrities as the ambient setting and vintage feel provides the perfect setting. The choice of culinary delights is immense and includes world tastes from Italy, France, America, the Far East and a fusion of Mediterranean and African.
Remembering the these hotels are based in Africa affords the guest unique pleasures in the forms off hot air balloon safaris, four-wheel drive safaris, or even an elephant Safari as well as all the other five star facilities like golf courses, tennis courts, Bowling Greens, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, casinos and in-house shopping malls.
It is fair to say that a glorious diversity of accommodation exists in the Hotels Johannesburg to satisfy the most discerning traveler, situated to accommodate either the business traveler or the leisure tourist, stylishly elegant interiors, coupled with high tech amenities and facilities serviced by the ever smiling, warm, courteous and meticulous staff.
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