Don Suites Johannesburg Airport Located just five kilometres from Johannesburg International Airport, the Don Johannesburg International suites are a good choice for travellers requiring easy access to the airport. Each suite contains a spacious lounge area and fully-equipped kitchen, with smart decor including cream walls and pale green and red furnishings. Suites also extend to marble bathrooms and provide cable television, telephones and hair dryers.  Guests can relax around the outdoor pool or enjoy a meal in the buffet restaurant, which serves international cuisine at breakfast and dinner. For those arriving by car, there is free parking on site, and the front desk can arrange babysitting or child care for families, as well as dry cleaning. Valuables can be left in the safe at the front desk and airport transfers can be arranged for a fee. The area's shopping malls are also nearby - the Eastgate Rand shopping mall, for example, is 12 kilometres away.
	Protea Hotel Wanderers, Johannesburg If you are looking for an ideal holiday destination in Johannesburg, the Protea Hotel Wanderers is a perfect place for you to reside and explore the surrounding areas. Protea Hotel Wanderers is ideally situated on the green belt of Johannesburg, in the prestigious northern suburb of Illovo, Sandton. This premier Protea Hotel is minutes away from many of the major attractions including Sandton City, Rosebank Mall, Melrose Arch precinct and the Johannesburg Zoo.  Soundproofing, earth tones and the harmonious design principles of Feng Shui create an atmosphere of complete tranquillity and comfort in the superbly designed bedrooms. The hotel offers a variety of room types designed to suit your individual needs, with each unit equipped with host of several modern conveniences.  Protea Hotel Wanderers offers a 24-hour coffee and cocktail bar, with a separate up market smoking lounge for its guests to relax. You can also dine at the onsite restaurant that serves delicious a la carte menu.
	The Westcliff, Johannesburg All of The Westcliff's 115 spacious bedrooms are individually furnished and provided with fully appointed, luxurious en-suite bathrooms. The rooms offer total privacy and most have sunny, private balconies with spectacular views. Guests can cool off in two large, heated swimming pools and two plunge pools, and within the grounds there is also a floodlit tennis court with a resident coach and a gym with a team of personal trainers. To pamper the mind and body even further, qualified staff offer a wide range of treatments at The Health Spa. The Westcliff also boasts a superbly equipped Executive Gym.  Johannesburg is lively, affluent and cosmopolitan, offering a tempting array of superb restaurants, elegant boutiques and world-class shopping centers... yet it is also fresh and breezy with golf courses, botanical gardens and parks dotted amongst its modern amenities.

Don Suites Eastgate, Johannesburg Overlooking the tranquil Bruma Lake, the Don Eastgate is a modern suite hotel two kilometres from the Eastgate shopping mall, the largest in South Africa, to the east of central Johannesburg. The spacious suites benefit from separate lounge and dining areas, and have well-equipped kitchens and cable televisions. The decor is smart and businesslike, with modern furnishings. All suites also come with telephones and private bathrooms.  There is an outdoor pool, ideal for a quick dip or relaxed sunbathing on the sun deck. The property benefits from free parking for those arriving by car, and the front desk can arrange babysitting for guest travelling with children. A dry cleaning service is available, guests can leave their valuables at the front desk safe, and hotel can also organise airport transfers. The closest airport is Johannesburg International; approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 20 kilometres.

Orion Devonshire Hotel, Braamfontein, Johannesburg Orion Hotel Devonshire is about 20km from Johannesburg International Airport.  Hotel transport is provided but a rental car can also be arranged on request.  For business guests we provide fully equipped conference facilities.  As for entertainment there are Casino's and Theatres nearby which our guests can visit at their own leisure.  Gym or health facilities, golf and swimming is available by arrangement with reception for the health conscious.  Sit down for some true Johannesburg and South African style hospitality at one of our three restaurants.  Enjoy a cocktail at any of out three bars, before end your day with a good night's sleep in any one of our comfortable deluxe bedrooms.

Protea Hotel Parktonian All Suite, Braamfontein The Protea Hotel Parktonian All Suite offers a wide variety of services to ensure a successful and memorable business trip or conference.  All suites have a personal bar and mini-safe and room service operates 24 hours a day.  Additional facilities include secure undercover parking for 440 cars, discreet security throughout the hotel, an adjoining health club, a gift shop and a car rental agency on the premises.  Guests have the added benefit of being able to play golf at Houghton Golf Club and enjoy free entry to the gym.  The Parktonian also features a fully-equipped business centre, adjoining exhibition space of 900m2 and conference facilities accommodating up to 850 delegates.

City Lodge Bryanston Offering comfortable accommodation and quality services, this property attracts all type of holidaymakers for a pleasant and tranquil stay, in Sandton. Situated in Sandton, the City Lodge is just 3 kilometres from Randburg Central Business District. The hotel is also at a distance of 35 kilometres from the Johannesburg International Airport.  Designed for your comfort and convenience, the 121 guestrooms are well-equipped with an array of modern amenities to ensure you a pleasant and memorable stay.  You can start off your day with a delicious breakfast served at the hotel. For dining, you can visit any of the restaurants that are within walking distance of the hotel. The bar is an ideal place to relax and meet friends after an exhausting day.  Health conscious guests can make use of the well-equipped gymnasium to tone up their body and be fit throughout their stay in the hotel. At leisure, you can relax and have a bracing dip in the swimming pool.

Ten Bompas Hotel, Dunkeld The only Design Hotel in Southern Africa, Ten Bompas is a contemporary boutique hotel in close proximity to the commercial areas of Sandton and Rosebank. Accommodation is provided in ten large suites each individually decorated by a different designer. Leading into the garden or onto a patio, the suites all have separate lounges, guest toilets, fireplaces and their own steam baths. The rate is per room and includes complimentary mini bar, all teas and coffees throughout the day and laundry service, dry cleaning items excepted. Accompanied by a state of the art double volume wine cellar, SIDES, the restaurant at Ten Bompas, offers gourmet food in a relaxed environment.

The Peech Hotel, Boutique Hotel, Melrose The Peech Hotel is Joburg's ‘hip’ boutique hotel. Situated centrally in Melrose The Peech features luxurious rooms, contemporary design and plenty of good karma - an 'unexpected city oasis' (Elle South Africa). The rooms are modern and edgy with an indigenous, African feel - king-sized beds and generous bathrooms featuring ‘Raindance’ showers. Guests enjoy WiFi, iPod SoundDocks and an adjacent Planet Fitness gym - ' Contemporary, edgy and Afrocentric' (Condé Nast Traveller).  The Peech has ten bedrooms located in the Main House and the Annexes. Private entrances, king-sized beds, crisp white sheets, feather duvets, oregon pine floors and blesbok skins all give the rooms a natural feel.  Flat screen satellite TV's, a Bose iPod SoundDock, WiFi and electronic safes ensure they have the latest technology.  The bathrooms are spacious, have chic modern porcelain, Hans Grohe fittings, baths and walk-in showers with raindance shower heads, hairdryers and bathrobes.  For a small additional charge our guests can also enjoy membership of the adjacent Planet Fitness gym - 50m lap pool, cardio machines, weights room and access to all classes.

Sunnyside Park Hotel, Parktown The Sunnyside Park Hotel features Victorian and Edwardian architecture and was built in 1895. It is located in the wealthy Johannesburg ridge-top suburb of Parktown and is surrounded lawns and gardens. It offers 109 guestrooms, located on two floors, which feature Victorian-style decor with floral prints and light wood and cane furniture. All include air conditioning, complimentary bottled water, coffee/tea makers, satellite television, direct-dial telephones and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms have hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.  The hotel's Milner's Restaurant serves a varied à la carte menu and fine new world wines, and there is also a traditional British Pound and Penny pub, which serves bar meals. Guests can work out in the fitness centre, cool down in the pool, and browse for presents in the onsite gift shop. Hotel staff can arrange childcare, safety- deposit boxes, currency exchange, laundry and dry cleaning and full concierge services, while business visitors can use the business and conference centre and there is a wireless Internet access throughout the hotel for those with laptops.

	Don Suites Rosebank, Rosebank The Charm Inherent in 'Freedom To Stay Your Way'.  The Don Group is the only Black wholly owned and managed hotel group listed on the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa.  The controlling shareholder is Thabiso Tlelai, chief executive officer, an experienced hotelier who holds a B.Com degree from the Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. He assumed control in late 1999.  Don is also South Africa's largest suite hotel group. It pioneered the concept of all suite hotels from the early 1980s and has attained standards of accommodation, comfort and service equal to the best international suite hotels.  Its hotels are well located in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Sandton and Pretoria. There are a total of 410 suites spread through nine hotels, each with well maintained garden, swimming pool, ample parking and high security.  Depending on the hotel, there is a choice of studio (sleeping two), one - two and three-bedroomed suites (main with TV), each with ample lounge (also with TV), dining space and modern bathrooms. All have high quality furnishings, linen and fittings, are fully serviced, and have well-equipped kitchens. Guests also have the option of patronising the in-house breakfastrooms.
	Rosebank Hotel, Rosebank The modern Rosebank Hotel is located in Johannesburg's prestigious Rosebank suburb, 15 kilometres from Golf Reef City's casino and theme park. The 318 guestrooms are decorated in colour coordinated fabrics and contemporary furnishings. Bathrooms are complete with bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, makeup mirrors. Modern amenities include cable television with pay movies, direct-dial phones, air conditioning, coffee and tea-making facilities, and safes.  nacks, tea, coffee and refreshments are available in the lobby throughout the day. The hotel's Vintage Restaurant offers local specialities and international favourites in relaxed surroundings. Alternatively, guests can enjoy Chinese dishes in Lien Wah Restaurant. Sun-worshippers can while away the hours on the sundeck with refreshments from the bar. Guests can also enjoy pampering hair and beauty treatments, swim a few laps of the outdoor pool, and go for a workout at the gym. The well-equipped business centre can accommodate between 10 and 350 delegates.
	The Grace Hotel, Rosebank The Grace is set in the heart of stylish Rosebank, a secure, leafy suburb which is walkable, cosmopolitan and rich in eclectic restaurants, shopping, cinemas and culture, with easy access to Johannessburg's most prominent businesses and International airport.  With only 75 bedrooms, The Grace is ideally positioned to provide personal, unobtrusive hospitality. Our classical standards of excellence date back to an era of gracious living and dedication to detail.  Activities include shopping in the adjoining stylish shopping mall, visiting the craft markets, art galleries and more than 50 restaurants within one block of the Hotel.

	Don Suites Sandton I, Sandton *** The Don Group is the only Black wholly owned and managed hotel group listed on the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa.  The controlling shareholder is Thabiso Tlelai, chief executive officer, an experienced hotelier who holds a B.Com degree from the Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. He assumed control in late 1999.  Don is also South Africa's largest suite hotel group. It pioneered the concept of all suite hotels from the early 1980s and has attained standards of accommodation, comfort and service equal to the best international suite hotels.  Its hotels are well located in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Sandton and Pretoria. There are a total of 410 suites spread through nine hotels, each with well maintained garden, swimming pool, ample parking and high security.  Depending on the hotel, there is a choice of studio (sleeping two), one - two and three-bedroomed suites (main with TV), each with ample lounge (also with TV), dining space and modern bathrooms.
	Protea Balalaika Hotel Sandton Offering premier quality and elegance, this stylish property, set in the heart of Sandton, lends a distinctive atmosphere of luxurious tranquillity to the hectic schedule of business people and tourists alike.  Centrally located, Protea Balalaika Hotel is within easy walking distance from the up-market Sandton City and the adjacent renaissance edition, Nelson Mandela Square. Numerous art galleries, late night restaurants, bars, nightclubs and theatres are also within easy reach from the hotel.  The hotel boasts 330 comfortable and well-appointed bedrooms. Each of these rooms are tastefully furnished to portray the ultimate in comfort and style, and is a delightful reflection of the English Country theme.  Guests can start off their day with a lavish full English breakfast served at the Colony Restaurant. Later, for lunch and dinner, you can relish a variety of delicious dishes, served at the Bull Run Restaurant. The hotel also features a coffee shop and a bar, where you can enjoy some light snacks and your favourite drink, after a tiring day.  During leisure, you can workout in the gymnasium or take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool.
	The Michelangelo Hotel, Johannesburg The classically designed Michelangelo Hotel is located in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the upmarket northern suburb of Sandton. The contemporary hotel is on Sandton Square, next to the Sandton Convention Centre. Johannesburg city centre is 18 kilometres from the hotel.  The Michelangelo Hotel's design evokes the paintings of the Italian Renaissance. Its towering, cathedral-like atrium has stone arches, and is landscaped with plants and small trees.  'Small World' is the translation of Piccolo Mondo, the hotel's international restaurant. Seasonal produce flavours globally inspired dishes including Mediterranean specialities, lobster, cured meats and Mozambican prawns. Complimentary buffet breakfast is served. Il Ritrovo Lounge mixes sunset cocktails and offers traditional English afternoon tea. The hotel has meeting rooms, a business centre, and dial-up Internet access in public areas (surcharge).  There is an indoor pool, steam room, sauna and fitness room on site. Spa services are available (surcharge), and the sun deck opens in warmer months.  The Michelangelo Hotel's 240 air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated in a Renaissance style, with reproduction period furniture.
	The Saxon, Sandhurst, Sandton The Saxon is an exclusive international award-winning Boutique Hotel and Spa located in the beautiful, tranquil suburb of Sandhurst with its treelined avenues, which belies its close proximity to Sandton, Johannesburg’s upmarket business area. The Saxon is a well-kept secret as far as both Johannesburgers and international travellers are concerned, offering guests a luxurious retreat where they can relax and immerse themselves in the exquisite, stylish atmosphere.  Originally designed in 1990 by Neil Powell architects as a private residence for Douw Steyn, one of South Africa’s leading captains of industry, the Saxon was later transformed into a luxury conference venue.  The Saxon epitomises tasteful African elegance combined with exceptional, discreetly personalised attention to detail. This lush haven of peace and tranquillity, situated on six acres of undulating landscaped gardens, is a quiet retreat that seems far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life. Here time ceases to be relevant. No intrusions, no interruptions, while your every wish is met with quiet, discreet service that leaves nothing to be desired...

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Johannesburg is about money. It's a city built on dreams of great wealth - literally built on gold. And while the gold mines are now on the outskirts of the city itself, it is money that drives this vibrant city that is widely accepted to be the economic powerhouse of Africa. Not many visitors actually put Johannesburg on their itineraries but most end up spending a day or two here anyway, as it is the main air traffic hub of southern Africa - in fact, of Africa. And guess what? After initially whingeing to their travel agents about having to spend a whole day here, many want to stay longer. Johannesburg has had very bad press. Sure - it's not Utopia, and it's a city where you need to keep your wits about you and preferably not much else, but it's not the criminalised war zone that's been portrayed in the media. And it's a truly vibey place.

If you like cities, you'll love Johannesburg. It's been through a number of incarnations and - at the moment - it's poised on the brink of becoming a truly cosmopolitan African city. While most business moved to the leafy northern suburbs from the CBD (Central Business District) in the 80s and 90s, the inner city is slowly reviving and within a few years it's likely to be a thriving urban environment. The Newtown District, with the Market Theatre, Museum Afrika and the newly constructed Nelson Mandela Bridge, is the epicentre of the urban revival. There is a lot to do in Johannesburg - mainly of the urban and cultural bent but there are plenty of outdoor escapes. One of the most popular day trips in Johannesburg is a tour of Soweto, where you can visit struggle monuments, artists in their studios or a range of informal taverns and music venues.

A similar tour, but offering a glimpse into a totally different type of urban community is that of Alex - or Alexandria Township. While also a black township, Alex is on the fringes of the very fashionable and expensive northern suburbs and grew organically to become the place it is now, which is in stark contrast to the engineered Soweto with its rows and rows of identical houses.

There are loads of interesting museums, the most notable of which are Museum Africa and the Apartheid Museum at Gold Reef City, which is an otherwise rather kitsch, but fun, theme park centred on an old gold mine. Golf courses aplenty will keep even the most avid grass addict happy. You could watch the dancing Lipizzaner stallions at Kyalami - the only operation of its kind other than the Spanish Riding School in Vienna . It's a great outing on a Sunday morning.

Or you could go for a ride in a hot air balloon , take a scenic flight in a vintage aircraft, or even do a short paddle on the Crocodile River. You could try your hand at skydiving, sandboard down a mine dump (big artificial dune made of mine tailings) or rapp-jump a skyscraper. You see - adventure doesn't really need the great outdoors.
And - this is Johannesburg, after all - you could go shopping. Big Time! And if your credit card survives the many tantalising malls and you have money to throw away, you could have a flutter at one of a number of casinos. And Sun City , a world renowned gambling complex with one of the best golf courses in the country, is only about an hour's drive away.

But the best thing about Johannesburg is its central position. It's just a hop, skip and a jump to the marvellous game lodges of Mpumalanga, Pilanesburg or Madikwe, the fascinating Cradle of Humankind, where you can muse on your origins, or the lovely relaxing and scenic Magaliesberg Wilderness Wilderness. Pretoria, with its many museums and historical buildings, great restaurants and even more interesting peripheral destinations, is just a half hour's drive away.

A mere hour's drive from Johannesburg, the Cradle of Humankind is a place of major significance. It was here we first became human. Here where we first stood upright on our own two, rather oddly shaped, feet, explored the uses to which we could put our usefully opposed thumbs, and experimented with more and more sophisticated grunts as we tried to make sense of our environment. Its also the place where 1.8 million years ago we first "domesticated" fire.
You can do a tour of the Sterkfontein Caves, where there is a small interpretive museum, but you'll get more out of a visit here if you take a dedicated tour with a knowledgeable guide who can tell you about the various discoveries.

OK - to be perfectly honest, it's unlikely that these hominids lived only in the Sterkfontein area - they probably ranged all over southern Africa but, in order for fossils to be preserved, they need to die under ideal conditions - ideal conditions for fossil formation, not ideal conditions for life, obviously.

And the Cradle of Humankind, with its heavy deposits of limestone, offered the perfect environment for the preservation of these ancient skeletons. Since 1947, when Robert Broom discovered the first hominid fossil, who came to be known as Mrs Ples, literally thousands of fossils have been found at Sterkfontein and the other sites that make up the Cradle of Humankind.

But, even if you're not particularly interested in visiting the place where our ancestors hung out, the Cradle of Humankind is a great place to visit and it is close to Pretoria and Johannesburg. There are enough small game farms, caves, restaurants, craft shops and guesthouses to keep you occupied for a couple of days. You could even go for a hot air balloon ride. The Cradle is also close to the town of Magaliesburg and the Magaliesberg Mountains.

Johannesburg: The City of Gold
The discovery of gold in what is now known as the city of Johannesburg sparked off one of the fastest South African urban developments. Johannesburg or the 'city of gold' as it is fondly referred to, is one of the most diverse areas in South Africa. It is South Africa's premier business destination and is as rich as the cultures and heritages made up by its 5 million inhabitants.

South Africa's business hub
South Africa's premier business destination, Johannesburg, is the most powerful commercial centre on the African continent. 74% of South African companies' headquarters are located in this business hub. It is also home to the Johannesburg Securities Exchange, the biggest stock exchange in Africa and the 16th biggest in the world. Though Johannesburg has financial, municipal, transport and telecommunications infrastructure that rival leading first world cities the cost of living is so much lower, making it the ideal location for business tourism.

Business Tourism
Johannesburg has become the premier destination for domestic and international business tourists. 36% of domestic and 32% of international tourists to Johannesburg come solely for business purposes. It makes financial sense for international business travellers to come to Johannesburg as it will cost two to three times less than when travelling to London, New York or Paris for the same purpose. Johannesburg has become a magnet for international conventions such as the 'World Summit on Sustainable Development'. It is the cities world class venues, such as the Sandton Convention Centre, and infrastructure that have enabled it to become a much sought after destination for international business tourists.

Johannesburg international Airport
The busiest and most business friendly airport in Africa is located in Johannesburg. The Johannesburg international airport accommodates approximately 13 million passengers a year and about 1.2 million of these are business travellers. The airport is located approximately 30 minutes away from Johannesburg's business. There are various car rental companies that operate from the airport and there are a variety of taxi services that can take business tourists to their hotels.

Accommodation
There is no shortage of accommodation in Johannesburg and its surrounding areas. Whilst some business tourists like to stay in the business hub itself, others prefer to stay at the hotels a short drive away where they can have the feeling that they are also on holiday. There is a huge amount of variety when it comes to accommodation in Johannesburg and business travellers will always find the perfect location to suite all of their needs. Many of the hotels offer conference facilities which companies can hire, making the commute from hotel room to boardroom that much more seemless. Many businesses chose to hold their conferences in hotels such as this as it is more practical for the company. The hotel will usually set up the room, provide the technological assistance and the catering.

Tourist attractions in the surrounding areas
Whilst on business to Johannesburg most travellers try and fit in some time to see the very worthwhile tourist attractions in the area. There are a multitude of museums, parks, botanical gardens and historical sites in and around Johannesburg. The casinos in and around the area provide fun-filled evenings after a long days work. There are a variety of fantastic golf courses in the area as well, some of which are world ranked and often frequented by business tourists. Travelling around Johannesburg taking in the sights and sounds of its different suburbs, sampling local as well as international cuisine and the impressive nightlife are but a few of the things to do whilst on business in this cosmopolitan city.

For those who want to explore Johannesburg on a greater scale a 50 minute drive will take them straight to the 'Cradle of Humankind'. A world heritage site consisting of over 200 caves in which 13 fossil sites have been found, the oldest of which is an estimated 2, 5 million years old. The Hartebeespoort dam located not too far out of the business hub is an excellent venue for water sports such as boating, fishing and water skiing. There is also a snake park, fresh-water aquarium and a 2 km cableway taking visitors to a viewing site on the Magaliesberg.

Choose Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa's major business destination is home to world class venues and infrastructure. There is so much to do and see in this city of gold that business tourists are afforded the opportunity of being leisure tourists as well.

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The Fabz Estate luxury hotel is located in the suburb of Lonehill which is extremely close to the Sandton business district in Johannesburg. The hotel is geared towards business travellers and is equipped with the infrastructure to meet their needs whilst offering them hospitality, tranquillity and luxury.