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Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
Corner York & Gladiator Street | Rhodesfield, Kempton Park 1627, South Africa
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Toronto, Canada
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“Great Airport Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

I stayed on Sat. Oct 6, 2012. Check-in was made easy by a courteous and VERY helpful desk clerk who even telephoned my airline to find out if my missing bag had been located. Room was clean and quiet, even though it was only one floor above the outdoor patio. Love that the floor is engineered hardwood rather than carpet, which always seems so dirty. A bit disconcerting to have the shower right in the room, but it wasn't a problem. The main floor restaurant was noisy, but the food was great, and offered a number of vegetarian choices. A number of people have complained about the airport shuttle, but I had no trouble finding the shuttle location at the airport, and once at the shuttle "terminal" there was a big sign for the hotel. The shuttle was on-time, as well. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ask Arete about Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport
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Gawieortambo, General Manager at Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport, responded to this review
October 29, 2012
Dear Arete,

Thank you for posting your review on Trip Advisor after your recent visit at The Protea Hotel OR Tambo Airport

We would just like to express our thanks for your words of appreciation. At The Protea Hotel OR Tambo Airport, we take pride in delivering the best GUEST service and commit ourselves to getting the basics right consistently. Without your comments we will never know when we are doing right and more importantly when we are doing wrong.

It was our pleasure to accommodate you and we look forward to hosting you again in the not too distant future.


Best regards,

Gawie Nel
General Manager
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Houston/Luanda
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Layover in j'burg”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

Fantastic service from the moment we walked through the door. Front desk staff was courteous, professional and smiling. Loved the room, a really excellent use of space, very well designed. The room was spotless and the amenities provided were of good quality. We enjoyed dinner and drinks in the restaurant and bar. The waitstaff was quick, knowledgeable and attentive without being pushy or intrusive. My partner ordered from the menu, and loved his meal. I had the buffet, which was fresh, tasty and had an excellent selection to choose from. The bar was upbeat and we never had to wait for our next round of drinks. Checkout the next morning was a breeze, again with friendly, professional staff. The proximity to the airport is ideal for layovers and transfers. I would highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay there again.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Gawieortambo, General Manager at Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport, responded to this review
October 29, 2012
Dear Patty_likethecake,

Thank you for your words of appreciation on TripAdvisor regarding your recent stay at Protea Hotel OR Tambo Airport. We are delighted to receive your compliments and we will certainly congratulate the STAFF for their exemplary service.

It was our pleasure to accommodate you, and your interest and loyalty are truly invaluable to us. Please feel free to contact us for any assistance you may require from our side in future. We look forward to welcoming you to Protea Hotel OR Tambo Airport and to hearing from you again!

Best regards

Gawie Nel
General Manager
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Nice hotel, lazy service”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2012 via mobile

I used that hotel only for one night on my journey to Victoria Falls. It is design hotel, room looks exactly like on the hotel website pictures, even though it is smaller than it can look from pictures. Nevertheless it s cozy and clean. The room was not prepared in the morning, so we took a tour to look around. We returned in the evening, the room was prepared but with no towels inside. After asking housekeeping service nothing happened. Complaint through the reception helped. The surrounding is quite busy and noisy with direct view at highway and the airport. There is no noise inside the room, though.

Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
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Ask justbig about Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport
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Gawieortambo, General Manager at Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport, responded to this review
October 22, 2012
Dear justbig,

I would once again like to apologize most sincerely for the unacceptable service experience. This truly does not reflect the high standard which the PH OR Tambo Airport is usually proud to offer.
However, I am very pleased that we were able to resolve the concerns.
Thanking you again for your constructive criticism.

Kind regards,

Gawie Nel
General Manager
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Pretoria, South Africa
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“For the Aviation Enthusiast”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

Although this hotel is mostly used for overnight stays by travellers in transit to the OR Thambo Airport, we go there for the amazing view of the airport & runway. If you are crazy about aviation and anything that goes with it, this is the place to be. From the decor inside at reception all the way through the bar (with aeroplane tyres for bar seats), restaurant, lifts, even room numbers, carpets and ending up with the finest aviation touches in the rooms. Although very modern, comfortable you still get that aircraft hangar feeling throughout the Hotel. The simulator next to the bar is an aviation enthusiasts dream, with wide screen projection, a hand full of throttles and a yoke.

Rooms 525 & 523 has the best view on the airport & runway. Great to be in your room and see the majestic Airbus A380 standing right in front of you being prepared for take of - takes our breath away every time... Not the most quiet hotel, but all the sounds of aeroplanes taking off and landing makes the vibe of the hotel even more unique, while relaxing next the pool with cocktails and lunch.... Good room service, friendly staff especially Lerato at reception! She went out of her way, after the double booking of our first room 525 & then the plumbing problem in 523. One minor complaint we have about the room, is there is no toilet brush & spray, which also cleaning staff will benefit from. Breakfast is your normal buffet, bit expensive, (but with our Gold Procard membership, we get 50% off our meals), food is of good quality and high standards. Was not our first visit, and wont be our last! See you soon!

Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
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Gawieortambo, General Manager at Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport, responded to this review
October 18, 2012
Dear Mr & Mrs Crause,

Thank you for taking the time to post your comments on Trip Advisor and providing us with an opinion both on the physical features and services that our product offers.

We were happy to hear that you enjoyed the hotel and the innovative design of the room. Perhaps we can make your next stay more comfortable by allocating your favorite room (525 or 523) . You are welcome to highlight this on your next reservation and we will be more than happy to accommodate your request.

It was our pleasure to accommodate you and we look forward to welcoming you back.

Best regards,

Gawie Nel
General Manager
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New York City, New York
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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“Horrible customer service, so-so hotel”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

We stayed here three times during a long Africa trip due to connections at JNB. The staff is absolutely incompetent. We were left at the Gautrain station nearby TWICE in the dark. We would set up with the front desk and driver to be picked up at a certain time. No one would arrive. There were lukewarm apologies and excuses both times, but seriously that's not acceptable. Rooms have quite a bit of airport noise and are bland. Bar and restaurant service was unbelievably terrible. We had to order 2 dishes over 4 times in order to finally get them two hours later. Shuttle from airport was completely unreliable. Avoid!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Gawieortambo, General Manager at Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport, responded to this review
October 22, 2012
Dear Katmc3,

Firstly, we would like to sincerely apologies for the disappointment you encountered on your recent visit due to the lack of communication. Your feedback is very valuable to us as it provides us with a true reflection of our service delivery and by no means echoes the high standard that The Protea Hotel OR Tambo Airport is usually proud to offer.

Please be assured that we have addressed these concerns with my TEAM. We are very positive that with our continuous training and the mentoring structure that we have in place, that this will only yield great results.

Your feedback is providing us with the opportunity to strive for service excellence and your assistance in this regard is greatly appreciated.

We look forward to hearing from you and trust that you will allow us this future occasion to host you and prove to you that we are very proud and passionate of both our service and product.

Kind Regards

Gawie Nel
General Manager
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Address: Corner York & Gladiator Street | Rhodesfield, Kempton Park 1627, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Kempton Park
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #6 of 21 hotels in Kempton Park
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Protea Hotel OR Tambo Airport – Best Location, Ultimate Convenience. The pristine four-star Protea Hotel OR Tambo Airport is set in the heart of Kempton Park, minutes from OR Tambo International Airport, South Africa’s largest airport. An aviation enthusiast’s paradise, the hotel is themed around an aircraft hangar. The industrial ambiance of the hotel is felt in the polished concrete floors, steel finishes, chrome lighting and top to bottom windows. Order a cocktail at the long, steel aircraft wing that is the bar, sink into a comfortable couch and relax as you watch the aero planes cruise to the landing strip. The lounge provides a peaceful setting with WiFi access where business travellers can conduct informal meetings. Time-conscious local and international business travellers can enjoy a convenient location 35 minutes from Sandton and Pretoria and is situated 800m from the Rhodesfield Gautrain Station. Protea Hotel OR Tambo Airport offers complimentary shuttles to and from OR Tambo International Airport between 06h15 and 22h45 daily, as well as a shuttle to and from Rhodesfield Gautrain station on request. Whether you’re stopping over or have an extended business stay ahead, Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport has it all – trendy pool area, funky bar and The Warehouse restaurant. ... more   less 
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