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African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel

5.0 of 5
1 Melrose Square, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
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Sydney
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18 hotel reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2008

Stayed here recently and found it to be an interesting place with plenty of character, but something missing. Everything worked but you don't really feel like you are in Africa (the hotel and surrounds felt more like Brisbane to me!) and it isn't quite in the top end luxury space it thinks it is. However it was a good place... More

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Hertfordshire, England.
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2008

The Melrose Arch is a very well situated hotel for all that Johannesburg has to offer - which is not a great amount. You can walk to various bars and restaurants in the Melrose Arch development, which was perhaps the greatest attraction for us on our first visit to Jo'burg, but third visit to SA. Being able to walk out... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2008

My partner and I spent 3 nights at Melrose arch Hotel on a recent weekend to Joburg. We were concerned about the security and had no worries at this hotel - it was especially helpful that it was located in a safe precinct with great restaurants and some shops - making it easy for friends to join us for meals.... More

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Essex, England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2008

We only stayed here for one night as we were flying onto our next destination early the next morning. In hindsight, maybe it was too far away from the airport (45 minutes). The hotel itself is modern and funky. It is located in a business district, with a few restaurants and shops nearby. The experience of afternoon cocktails and snacks... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2008

We were anxious about spending time in Johannesburg after reading numerous newspaper reports of the violence there. The Melrose Arch area felt far removed from that. A swanky new development of stores, restaurants and the Melrose Arch hotel, it would fit anywhere in the world. the hotel is ultra-modent, but in a tasteful way. One wall of the room was... More

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Sydney
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2007

The Melrose Arch is really funky! I stayed here for four days for a business meeting and really liked it. Positives - In a secure complex with good restaurants - Beautiful pool & gardens - Large variety for breakfast - Room service dinner (salmon) was really nice - Very cool/funky room (blue/green lighting bathroom, entainment system, shower, bath) - DVDs... More

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Toowoomba
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 31, 2007

I am a travel agent from Australia and stayed at Melrose Arch for 2 nights in June. I loved this hotel, it was really modern and had a great atmosphere. The rooms were exactly as they look in the pictures which was a nice suprise and the entertainment systems were great with your own dvd's to watch if you just... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2007

Arriving on a winter's afternoon, the doormen remain behind closed doors, as do the porters. The whole minimalist reception area has a frost, with the staff busily answering those all important phones, while you attempt to check in. The elevators have been given the cooool treatment too, one is a night theme, so dark you can't see, the other is... More

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Bozeman, Montana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2007

Located in Melrose Arch, a large mixed use development in the Melrose suburb, the Melrose Arch hotel is a solid choice with some drawbacks. The rooms are generously sized, with some quirky W-ish design touches, such as a safe hidden behind a picture on the wall and rubber ducks for the tub. The bathrooms sport a large soaking tub and... More

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Milan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 24, 2007

I booked this hotel for 5 nights via their website and had a good rate...since I was planning to come back to Jo'burg one week later I asked to book 2 extra nights just before leaving. The booking was confirmed on paper without mentioning the new rate, so I could come back 5 days later. Same room type, same everything...but... More

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Address: 1 Melrose Square, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Greater Johannesburg > Johannesburg
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Romantic Hotels in Johannesburg
#4 Business Hotels in Johannesburg
#5 Family Hotels in Johannesburg
#6 Luxury Hotels in Johannesburg
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel has become an international destination in its own right, attracting discerning GUESTS who take pleasure in modern elegance and sophistication. Sheer style and individuality is what redefines the travel experience when staying at Africa's first truly HIP 5-star Hotel. The luxurious African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa is situated within the exclusive urban Melrose Arch lifestyle development, a "city within a city", that offers an extensive array of shops and restaurants to be explored. So, if shopping is on the cards, you couldn’t ask for a better position. The entire Melrose Arch precinct is patrolled by 24 hour Security and monitored by CCTV surveillance for peace-of-mind comfort. If you want to arrive in style, simply book a transfer in one of our luxury vehicles. Alternatively, catch the courtesy shuttle from the Gautrain station straight to the hotel where you immediately feel the pulse of urban Africa. Engulf yourself in the trendy precinct that is Melrose Arch, which offers GUESTS everything and more at your doorstep. Loosen your tie and make your way outside to the Pool Bar. Make use of our complimentary internet access, take off your shoes and have lunch at our unique tables that sit in shallow water; perfect for that midday cool down. Want to get out and explore? With the vast attractions that Johannesburg has to offer, why not visit the nearby Military Museum or the musical landmark of Sophia Town; both of which have played huge roles in the history of our country. With so much to do within close proximity, a visit to our own March Restaurant is a must and offers a truly sensual dining experience; where décor meets a whimsical fusion of international flavours and cooking techniques.Too early for bed? Make yourself comfortable in the leather couches of the Library Bar. Indulge in a nightcap and be kept company by a selection of great authors. ... more   less 
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