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Glenalmond Hotel: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
130 Daisy Street, Sandton 2196, South Africa
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Glenalmond Hotel
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Johannesburg, South Africa
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Basic but good value”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

A basic but clean option very close to Sandton City. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate lounge and dining area and kitchen. No air conditioning but a fan for each bedroom. It is best to ask for a renovated unit on the far side against the wall for privacy. The unit had little extras like water and milk in the fridge, washing up liquid in the kitchen and tea, coffee and sugar satches. It is possible to walk to Sandton City but a bit too far if you have to carry shopping bags. The restaurant is extremely basic and not worth a visit

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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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GlenalmondHotel130, Manager at Glenalmond Hotel, responded to this review
January 11, 2013
We are glad to see that you enjoyed your stay. We take every review seriously and we are always looking at ways in which to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Because our apartments are self catering and we are in the Sandton CBD with several restaurants around us, we thought it useful to provide our valued guests with a decent breakfast.
That is the only meal prepared on site. We certainly hope that you will come and stay with us again to see the vast changes that are taking place at your future second home! Happy New Year! :)
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College Station, Texas
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Perfect for a big family”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

Stayed at the hotel for a week this November and really enjoyed staying here I have two boy who enjoyed the pool and the space in the apartments. Staff where friendly and willing to help and being able to walk to Gautrain station was also a bonus.

The rooms could use a bit of maintenance though.

All in all a great experience.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GlenalmondHotel130, Manager at Glenalmond Hotel, responded to this review
January 11, 2013
We are glad to see that you enjoyed your stay. We take every review seriously and we are always looking at ways in which to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Because our apartments are self catering and we are in the Sandton CBD with several restaurants around us, we thought it useful to provide our valued guests with a decent breakfast.
That is the only meal prepared on site. We certainly hope that you will come and stay with us again to see the vast changes that are taking place at your future second home! Happy New Year! :)
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Best around by far”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2012

These serviced hotel apartments have to be the best value and quality in Sandton. We found them by accident as another property let us down badly on our last trip. The rooms are very big, nicely furnished and are totally self contained units with all you need for a short or long self catering stay. The staff are very helpful and competent. The location is excellent, close to Sandton centre and the Gautrain station. Last but not least is the breakfast. Good quality, plentiful and well prepared. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back for sure.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GlenalmondHotel130, Manager at Glenalmond Hotel, responded to this review
January 24, 2013
It was a pleasure having you stay with us and always a pleasure having a pleasant conversation with you both at breakfast. A lot of your suggestions were helpful and I am happy to say that some have been implemented and are working well. I look forward to welcoming you once again this year at our doorstep.

Thank you very much and have a great year ahead!
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montreal qc
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24 reviews 24 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“A relaxing stay in a secure compound”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2012

We had a two bedroom and a one bedroom upper floor apartments for our family of six including 2 children and stayed for one night at this apartment hotel. The apartments are in two 2-storey buildings located in a gaurded compound in a well established, good and safe neighborhood. It is very close to famous Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton City with upscale shopping malls, cafes and restaurants.

The apartrments were spacious and tastefully decorated with all the amenities. The apartments were clean, rooms large, beds very comfortable, and kitchnettes reasonably equiped. There were chairs and tables on the balconies to have al-fresco breakfast and afternoon tea .

The receptionist was efficient and assisted us in settling in and parking of our SUV. Since our flight was late in the evening, Scott McRae, the hotel diector, and his staff arranged for storing of our baggage after the checkout time.

It has also very convenient access to highways to Johannesburg, Pretoria and the International airports.

Room Tip: Request ground floor apartment if you have young children and lot of baggage.
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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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GlenalmondHotel130, Guest Relations Manager at Glenalmond Hotel, responded to this review
September 12, 2012
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to have been of great assistance and it is always heartwarming to see that what we provide our valued guests...
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Kilmarnock, Virginia
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Inaccurate listing on Tripadvisor!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 7, 2012

The Tripadvisor listing indicates that this hotel has a shuttle from the airport but after booking I discovered that there is no shuttle and the taxi from the airport - which the hotel staff very helpfully set up - was going to be R400, doubling the price of the stay! We will be arriving late after a day and half of flying from the States and the shuttle and a hotel room are VERY important to us for this quick stop before we continue on our way. Be careful when you book with this web site that you are REALLY getting what they say you are!!! This is not the first time we have gotten inaccurate information.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
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GlenalmondHotel130, Manager at Glenalmond Hotel, responded to this review
January 24, 2013
Thank you for your feedback, it is very valuable to us. I would like to personally follow up on where you found this information out. We as a hotel do not provide a shuttle from the O R Tambo airport. The best we have done and continue to do is to provide you with our trusted cab drivers that we have been using for many years.

I would be delighted to receive an email stating the dates you stayed with us and how I could make this up to you. Please email me at frank@glenalmondhotel.co.za .

Wishing you a prosperous New Year!
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Additional Information about Glenalmond Hotel

Also Known As:
Glenalmond Hotel Sandton, Greater Johannesburg
Address: 130 Daisy Street, Sandton 2196, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Greater Johannesburg > Sandton
Amenities:
Business Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #20 of 43 hotels in Sandton
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Glenalmond Hotel- Sandton is situated in the heart of the Sandton CBD. The Hotel features 36 apartments (24 x 1 bedroom and 12 x 2 bedroom), all with lounge, dining room, kitchen and balcony/patio overlooking the lush green landscaped gardens. All our suites have fully equipped kitchens, Flatscreen TV’s with DSTV. Apartments are serviced daily and laundry service is available upon request. Join us for breakfast in our Restaurant & Pool area. We have a 24hr Reception and security controlled undercover parking.Catch the Gautrain from the airport to sandton and you are around the corner. An Airport Shuttle can be arranged upon a guest's request. We welcome guests from all over the world and promise a pleasant Johannesburg welcome as they take time out in our tranquil environment. ... more   less 
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