The property is over 20 years old and was one of the first
luxurious hotels in Johannesburg. It became known as the Red Carpet
Hotel by taxi drivers who identified it because of the luxurious
red carpet at the entrance. To this day, the hotel continues to use
this acknowledgement as its slogan. The year 2007 saw a
refurbishment to the rooms and lobby as well as the inclusion of a
beautiful new spa. This city hotel is ideal for business travellers
and holidaymakers alike and comprises 157 single rooms, 140 double
rooms, 2 disability friendly rooms and 35 apartments. Facilities on
offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a
lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel
safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom and lift access. It
also offers a cafe, a newspaper stand, a bar, a restaurant,
conference facilities and Internet access. Guests may take
advantage of the room and laundry services and there is parking and
a covered garage for those arriving by car.
Rooms
Offering breathtaking views of Sandton, the modern rooms are newly
refurbished and catered to every need of the discerning business
traveller, including complimentary Internet access. All rooms come
with a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub and a hairdryer as
well as a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio and a
stereo system. They are also equipped with a minibar/fridge, tea
and coffee making facilities, a king-size bed, individually
adjustable air conditioning and a safe.
Restaurant & Food
Guests can enjoy a choice of restaurants. One is a buffet
restaurant featuring African food, another specializes in
Portuguese cuisine and seafood. There is a restaurant in the atrium
which serves Japanese dishes as well as other food and finally a
cafe serves snacks and can also be found in the atrium.
Activities & Sport
The hotel offers a health club, an outdoor pool with a sun terrace
and a spa on site. Guests can relax in the sauna or with a massage
or spa treatment. Sports enthusiasts may also enjoy a work-out in
the gym.
Comments
The hotel has a 24-hour concierge service.
Directions, How to get
there
Guests arriving by car should follow the M1 South to Johannesburg
and take the Grayston Drive exit. At the traffic-lights turn right
over the bridge and past the traffic-lights, keeping to the extreme
left lane. Turn into Katherine Street and keep to the right lane.
Turn right into 5th Street (look for signs to Sandton City), go
straight over 2 traffic lights and the hotel is on the left.