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The Aviator Hotel OR Tambo

3.5 of 5
Corner of Kempton and Bosch Street, Kempton Park 1620, South Africa
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The Aviator Hotel OR Tambo
Ranked #13 of 21 hotels in Kempton Park
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Macau
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW via mobile

The first night I spent here, on the way to Mauritius, I was impressed by the service and also the quick transfer from the airport. I assumed it was your typical layover hotel with poor to average reheated food and so didn't take advantage of the breakfast or the restaurant facilities. On my return trip I had another night there... More

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Cape Town
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

When overnighting at OT Johannesburg consider the Aviator! Location is great close to East Gate Mall ( short ride) Good food and great breakfast. Free airport shuttle, hip aviator style decor excellent Pizza! What's not to like? If you have to land an economy overnight in Jo burg touch down at the Aviator

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Bristol
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26 reviews 26 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Most airport hotels are pretty soulless places but The Aviator does at least try with its aviator theme. The room was a decent size and clean. I thought the triple adapter with different country sockets was a nice touch. The staff were friendly and very helpful and the airport shuttle (included in the price) was efficient and on time.The restaurant... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Booked via internet, arrived at Joburg airport, the shuttle was waiting as requested. Airport porters were a hassle and tried to demand exorbitant tips. Hotel is nice, friendly, helpful reception staff. My room was cold and no heating. There are no phones working so impossible to call reception. I changed rooms but the 2nd one was same layout, but shower... More

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Port Hedland, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013 via mobile

Due to an unforeseen change of travel plans, I had to spend two nights here. Where to start... Rooms: Very basic considering what you pay for. Bathroom floods, like most other reviews have stated. Perhaps they could of used regular lighting instead of fancy lighting everywhere and used the remainding money to invest in the other half of the glass... More

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Miami, Florida
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90 reviews 90 reviews
81 hotel reviews
Reviews in 62 cities Reviews in 62 cities
125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

I spent about 24 hours between flights at this hotel. All in all, an excellent value and I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. Location: Very near the airport. The shuttle took a while to show up, but it was only a 5 minute ride. This property isn't in a great area. Don't leave the hotel on foot. I would... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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27 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

This hotel is the noisiest from them all and offers average accommodation for the business traveler.Also the newest kid on the block, but use it only if the other ones are full. The meals are ok and you have free transfers. It is situated in the departure flight path so you have a noisy night until 23h00.

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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Rooms were clean but had problems with water flow during our stay. Breakfast was assorted and excellent. Internet advertised but very weak signals in most of the rooms. The view from my room overlooking the street to the airport was not great but what really caught my eyes was the huge billboard which seemed to dwarf the hotel from afar.

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Cape Town
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We looked for an overnight sleeping place close to OR Tambo so we could be in time for an early morning international flight. At the Aviator we found more than that. A comfortable clean room and a scrumptious breakfast. Being also close to a Gautrain station, definitely our stop over base on future visits to Gauteng.

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Nevada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

bar and restaurant with patio and indoor seating; good breakfast. Room overlooking the pool was very quiet, even that close to the airport. Prompt shuttle to airport in the morning. Be sure to confirm airport shuttle pickup; I mentioned it in the online booking but the shuttle didn't arrive for us. We managed to get the shuttle when it arrived... More

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Address: Corner of Kempton and Bosch Street, Kempton Park 1620, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Kempton Park
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #13 of 21 hotels in Kempton Park
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Featuring a free airport shuttle to OR Tambo International Airport (4 km), The Aviator offers stylish rooms with a satellite TV. Hotel facilities include outdoor pool and restaurant with terrace. All air-conditioned rooms at the Life Hotels. The Aviator come with a private bathroom and have a tea/coffee maker. Guests may make use of the safety deposit box at reception. ... more   less 
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