This excellent property has got to be the most luxurious hotel I've ever stayed in! From it's location smack in the middle of Jo'burg's most upscale private neighbourhood, to its jaw-droppingly beautiful rooms, this place is the ultimate in luxury and style.
Decorated in an elegant modern-African style, with safari shades and the most well-curated collection of artwork, every corner is photo-worthy.
The rooms are practically overflowing with comfort via well-thought out furnishings and amenities - including the most covet-able FULL-SIZED and complete bathroom products - including hand-wash and hand-lotion!
My suite had bookshelves stacked to the brim with books of every category, and was located in separate villas, each with their own dining areas and small pool.
The meals were so good, there was no need to leave the hotel (their degustation wine-pairing menu is a must), and they served the best breakfasts I've ever had the pleasure to stuff myself with.
If you have to connect in Jo'burg, please make it a point to break your journey at the sensational Saxon.

There is no other way to describe our experience there then saying we felt inside the hotel like in heave. I'm a frequent traveller and have stayed in 5 stars hotel (or so called ) all over the world and i have to say that this is one of my best experience whether we talk about the room, the property or the service.
First of all we were welcomed by a wonderful member of the staff, Ludovic who we highly recommend. Not only was he making sure that everything was perfect and that all our questions were answered but he reached all our expectations and even more.
For exemple I had forgotten some table i had to take for malaria and in less then 30 min Ludovic sent a car to a local pharmacy and bring it to us. just an exemple of how helpful he was and always with a smile. Also he spoke a very good french.
Upon arrival , there was a bottle of champagne waiting for us in the room.
The room itself was incredible, beautiful furniture, comfy bed, luxurious bathroom, i had never seen anything quite like it and i know what i'm talking about when it comes to great hotels.
The rooms and property are super clean, the different pool areas are wonderful as well as the terraces you can have lunch or afternoon tea at.
THere is also a good gym which is free of charge.
You will feel safe in this place as there is very high (but discreet) security around this hotel.
The breakfast was simply delicious with a lot of choices, as well as the dinner was.
i hightly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for high standart and personalized service.

We have stayed here a few times before but it is an ever changing animal. David Higgs, the chef there, has now opened a fine dining restaurant upstairs called Five Hundred.....it was excellent, the Joburg equivalent of Le Manoir de Quatre Saisons, we were both very impressed. The rooms maintain their quality and the Spa was a good experience for us. Presently the main restaurant is undergoing renovations but the set-up is still very good, and the works did not disturb us at all. We find the staff friendly and informative always very helpful. We will be back.

As you might expect, this hotel is seriously good! It's in a secluded setting in the prosperous suburb of Sandhurst with beautiful grounds leading out from the infinity pools that adjoin the main house. By the entrance to the main house there is a spectacular aerial walkway that takes you through the trees to three separate villas which have further suites and spacious common areas.

The service is impeccable - helpful, intelligent and friendly - without a hint of the underlying arrogance that can spoil the service in many other top flight establishments. The suites in the villas are delightful, with a spacious main room, private patio and an open plan bathroom area that is cleverly designed still to be discreet.

We entertained a number of guests to dinner in the dining library and the meal was well up to the standard that you might expect, both in terms of the quality of the food and the presentation of the dishes.

If, like me, you visit the Saxon on a business trip you have a dilemma - do you tell your other half all about it? Because if you let on about how wonderful it is, it's pretty certain you'll find yourself coming back together for a vacation trip!