Pros (+) Best hotel in Jo'burg. Great rooms, staff and food
Cons (-) nothing
5 stars
The Residence
17th 4th Avenue, 2198 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Overview
Luxury Johannesburg hotel in Houghton Estate with 3 outdoor swimming pools 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. The Residence Boutique Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and iPod docking stations. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms feature MP3 docking stations and free minibar items. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a spa tub. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Amenities at The Residence
- Outdoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Free parking
Dining
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Packed lunches
- Fruits
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Minibar
- Dining room
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/coffee maker
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Dining area
- Dining table
Basics
- Mobile hotspot device
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Air-conditioned
- Free Wi-Fi
- Linens
- Towels
- Shampoo
- Adapter
- Body soap
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Dustbins
- Conditioner
Services and conveniences
- Business centre
- Car hire
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Tour desk
- Key access
- Key card access
- Express check-out
- Private check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Safety deposit box
- Bottle of water
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Open-air bath
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Raised toilet
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Bathtub
- Spa bath
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush
- Walk-in shower
General
- Family rooms
- Garden view
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Pool view
- Storage available
- Fireplace
- Seating area
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Soundproofing
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- Tile/marble floor
Pool and spa
- Heated pool
- Spa
- Hot tub
- Outdoor pool
- Plunge pool
- Pool towels
- Pool with a view
- Private pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Sauna
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Hypoallergenic
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Non-feather pillow
- Designated smoking area
- Private entrance
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Disabled access
- Adapted bath
- Allergy-free room
- Upper floors accessible by stairs
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Radio
- CD player
- TV
- DVD player
Bedroom
- Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
- Feather pillow
- Socket near the bed
- Alarm clock
- Sofa bed
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoor
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Terrace/Patio
- Balcony
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Trouser press
- Iron and ironing board
Family friendly
- Babysitting or child care
- Kids meals
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Baby safety gates
- Children's high chair
Parking and transportation
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free parking
- Private parking
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
Things to do
- Board games/puzzles
- Golf
- Evening entertainment
- Beauty salon
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Desk
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Reviews of The Residence
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Fair
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Mediocre
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Poor
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Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel's excellent service, cleanliness, and inviting atmosphere. Many highlighted the comfortable rooms, great food, and the relaxing spa facilities. While some mentioned minor issues like noise or internet connectivity, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Location
17th 4th Avenue, 2198 Johannesburg, Gauteng
What's nearby
- Houghton372 m
- Johannesburg Zoo2.1 km
- Hillbrow Telkom Tower2.6 km
- Union Observatory2.6 km
- Ponte City Apartments2.9 km
- Ellis Park Stadion3.6 km
- Johannesburg Planetarium4 km
- University of Witwatersrand4.1 km
- Carlton Centre4.7 km
- Workers' Museum4.9 km
- Eastgate Shopping Centre6.1 km
- Sandton City6.1 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about The Residence
Low season | January |
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High season | September |
Average price (weeknight) | R4 789 |
Average price (weekend night) | R5 860 |
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Value for money | 9,1 |
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Distance to city centre | 4,4 km |
Nearest airport | Johannesburg OR Tambo |
Distance to airport | 18,0 km |
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