Saxon Hotel

Located in the exclusive Johannesburg district Sandhurst, the Five Star luxury hotel Saxon offers original African elegance in combination with individual style. Set at the heart of blooming gardens, the Saxon is one of Johannesburg’s finest hotels.

The elegant hotel came to fame through the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nelson Mandela, who wrote his autobiography “Long Walk to Freedom” at the Saxon.

The impressive stairway that dominates the entrance hall runs around a central glass dome that allows natural daylight to come in. It is a fine example of how modern design can be harmoniously combined with African artwork.

The sweeping stairway leads to a gracious boutique shop, a stylish piano-lounge the restaurant as well as one of the Saxon Hotel's finest suites.

The luxury hotel is a quiet place, despite the location at the centre of Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens and matches the natural environment perfectly.

The hotel designer's particular interest was the element water – the result is a beautifully set swimming pool with a total of size of spectacular 920 square metres.

The hotel complex offers everything to make your stay as enjoyable as possible, it even features its own cinema. A nearby shopping centre is an additional convenience.