TripAdvisor Reviews - African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel Feed

Modern fun hotel in a great location

Emile_12, Johannesburg, South Africa — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:15:39 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We stayed at the hotel for my wife's birthday and I was pleasantly surprised by the modern and fun decor, friendly staff and great location for shopping and dining. The rooms are clean and has great...

5-star architecture, 3-star everything else

ndes99, San Francisco, California — Sun, 12 May 2013 04:36:38 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

Clearly whoever gave this place 5 stars has never stayed at a true 5-star chain or Asian high end luxury hotel (e.g. Ritz, St. Regis, Mandarin Oriental, Shangri-La). While the property is beautiful...

Owner response

A TripAdvisor Member — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:15:25 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Dear ndes99 Thank you very much for staying with us and for your feedback. I will personally be addressing all the points mentioned with my TEAM, to ensure that the shortcomings mentioned are...

Fun hotel in great location

Elisabeth24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:49:45 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stayed here for one night after a safari and was really impressed with this hotel! Fun and funky and in a great location. Great room with a few DVDs and awesome tub and bathroom. We walked around...

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A TripAdvisor Member — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:30:52 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Dear Elisabeth24 The TEAM are really pleased to hear that you had such a memorable experience in South Africa and at our beautiful Hotel! From your feedback – I could not have given your vacation a...

Loved it

Jono C, Sydney, Australia — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:54:43 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Really surprising in every way, the African theme is done very tastefully and we looked forward to coming home to this hotel every day. We sat outside in the sun with the in-pool chairs and sipped...

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A TripAdvisor Member — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:21:21 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Dear Jono C Thank you for coming home to us everyday! The TEAM really appreciated your comments – we opened our new March Restaurant in February this year and cannot wait to host you, upon your...

Fantastic Hotel

JimmyRed005, Bentonville, Arkansas — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:11:03 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great hotel - beautiful rooms in a wonderful location. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The entire hotel has a great, fun feel and is conveniently located next to shopping and restaurants. ...

Owner response

A TripAdvisor Member — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:10:10 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Dear JimmyRed005 Fantastic, great, beautiful reviews are what my TEAM strive for! Thank you very much for staying with us, we are very pleased to hear that you had such a wonderful...

A haven in the middle of the city

Grant H, St. Albans, United Kingdom — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:46:55 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We spent two nights here recently, and were excited to return after a visit several years ago. The rooms are always quite special. African Pride calls this a HIP hotel, and when you enter your room,...

Owner response

A TripAdvisor Member — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:42:40 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Dear Grant H What a pleasure to host you on your return! The TEAM were delighted to hear that we still exude our HIP status! Thank you very much for the amazing feedback and for staying with us –...

Outstanding all round experience

Glynda K, Johannesburg, South Africa — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:50:49 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the welcome at the door to the decor, rooms ,food ,attention to detail and fun quirky facets. Like ducks in your bath and a restaurant in the pool. This hotel really has it all. Great location...

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A TripAdvisor Member — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:55:56 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Dear Glynda K It was an absolute pleasure to personally meet and host you! Thank you for the excellent feedback! It’s all in the detail – glad you liked the ducks, kids room setup….and Chef’s...

Nice central hotel, limited gym facilities and wifi options.

gugsy, gugsy — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:16:40 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

it's a nice hotel, with very good rooms. The staff are friendly and efficient, and meals were reasonable standard. There are no gym facilities and you have to pay extra to walk up to a local Virgin...

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A TripAdvisor Member — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:32:39 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Dear Gugsy Thank you very much for staying with us during your trip to JHB! I am very pleased to hear that you had such a great stay, and that you enjoyed the shopping and dining experience the...

Best Hip hotel in Johburg

BelindaE207, Johannesburg, South Africa — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:03:43 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

My recent stay at the Melrose Arch was amazing. My husband and i almost forgot it was check out time at 11am. The fact that we could select a movie to watch in our room was great. The March...

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A TripAdvisor Member — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:23:44 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Dear BelindaE207 Your HIP feedback is amazing! The TEAM are elated to hear that you enjoyed our hotel, and that check out time almost passed you by! This can only mean one thing – you have to come...

Best hotel in Johannesburg

Uri O, Geneva, Switzerland — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:26:12 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This hotel represents the best South Africa has to offer, great service, nice specious rooms, wonderful decor in the rooms and everywhere in the hotel, great bathrooms, good restaurant with unbeatable...

Owner response

A TripAdvisor Member — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:46:09 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Dear Uri O Your feedback to the TEAM is a great way to start our week! The hotel and Melrose Arch precinct is an amazing lifestyle complex, showcasing some of the best of what JHB has to...