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Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
115 Katherine Street, Sandton 2146, South Africa
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Cork, Ireland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Fantastic Service & good food to boot”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2012 via mobile

A colleague and I stayed at this hotel on a business trip that required us to commute to the Expo Centre just outside Johannesburg. We decided to stay in Sandton as we would be close to other activities and the Southern Sun in Katherine street was perfect. It offered us an excellent quality hotel with plenty of space in the rooms, all the amenities we needed and an incredible restaurant to eat at.
I want to add at this stage that the staff in the hotel were extremely obliging and assisted us with everything we needed including an "on demand" shuttle up into he CBD area of Sandton
As a business based hotel, this was perfect and we will definitely be back!

Stayed September 2012, traveled on business
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Wilma S, General Manager at Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton, responded to this review
September 30, 2012
Dear Mosiman,

Thank you for your wonderfull review of our property. We are delighted to inform you that we have completed the first block of our refurbishment where we are re doing everyhing in the outside rooms. We also extended ground floor suite's patios with a pation table and two chairs so that smokers can sit outside.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Warm Regards

Wilma Swart
General Manager
Southern Sun Katherine Street
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Mokopane, South Africa
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26 reviews 26 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Just Fine”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2012

This hotel is situated opposite the USA consulate and Sandton City Mall. Rooms are small but well maintained. The east wing rooms have the best view, facing the mall as well as the consulate (The Rivonia wing). Room decorations are well thought out. There is no wifi connection in rooms. Wifi is available in the reception foyer. Also available in the foyer is an Internet cafe. The restatuarant and bar are adjacent to the foyer. There serves a wide variety of foods for their buffet breakfast . The underground parking is well secured. Security around the hotel is very tight and access control is very strict. The mall can be access via the garden using your room access key.

Room Tip: The Rivonia wing has the best view .
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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Katherine080, Manager at Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton, responded to this review
September 25, 2012
Dear KwameMokopane

Thank you for taking the time to comment on your experiences whilst staying at a Southern Sun Hotel. I have forwarded your compliments onto Garden Court Sandton, as this is the hotel you were staying at.

We do hope that when you are in Johannesburg again, you will take us up on our special rates (as advertised on Trip Advisor) and come and experience our new refurbished suites.

Warm regards
Yolande Coetzer
Assistant General Manager
yolande.coetzer@tsogosun.com
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“Lovely experience!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2012

The hotel foyer has been tastefully re-decorated and the staff at the front desk are really great for the hotel. The breakfast had enough variety. The rooms (suites) outside never disappoint, I am a returning visitor to this establishment and have been very impressed with the changes and attention. It seems to be a popular weekend hang out spot for families coming from the Free State, Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces of South Africa. Even though its a busy hotel, you do not feel neglected. The housekeepers can be hectic, they come in all the time to check that everything is okay, bringing fresh towel et-al, just put a DND sign if you don't need the attention. The place has a really relaxing atmosphere to it, and they don't mind if you ask for a late-check out on a Sunday!!

Room Tip: Ask for the suites outside the main hotel, you will feel unattached but connected, somehow!
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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Wilma S, General Manager at Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton, responded to this review
September 19, 2012
Dear Liyabee,

Thank you for the lovely comments on our hotel. We are in the process of refurbishing all the outside suites with all new carpets, curtains, flat screen TV's and new air conditioners. We have also extended some of the patio's slightlty and added two patio chairs and a table so you can sit in the lovely gardens.

We also opened our new Gym on monday the 17th of September, so we are very excited about our product offering.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Warm Regards

Wilma Swart
General Manager
Southern Sun Katherine Street
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Chateauneuf de Grasse, France
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“Good value for money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 27, 2012

I was there on a business trip in August 2012. The hotel is located in Sandton in Johannesburg. The hotel facilities are great and the staff was pleasant. The service was a bit slow in the restaurant. Rooms offer all confort expected by business travellers, but Internet access is not included in the price and the speed was low. Good location also to get out in the evening and the hotel security was good.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Katherine080, Manager at Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton, responded to this review
September 25, 2012
Dear Phillipe

Thank you for the lovely comments on our hotel. We are in the process of refurbishing all the outside suites with all new carpets, curtains, flat screen TV's and new air conditioners. We have also extended some of the patio's slightlty and added two patio chairs and a table so you can sit in the lovely gardens.

We also opened our new Gym on monday the 17th of September, so we are very excited about this new facility.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Kind regards
Yolande Coetzer
Assistant General Manager
yolande.coetzer@tsogosun.com
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Washington DC area
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great service and staff!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2012

Just completed a business trip to Jo'Burg and stayed at this hotel. Reception staff were professional and welcoming. Rob (owner and head chef at hotel restaurant) and his staff provided a relaxing atmosphere and delicious meals each evening. Breakfast was ready each morning and having a choice made starting my business day effortless. The hotel shuttle was a god-send and the driver, Nelson, was professional and a skilled driver on busy Sandton streets. The housekeepting staff made sure my room was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked. In other words, accomodations were not a distraction from my business trip. Would be nice to have an area for fitness. Thanks!

Room Tip: Ask for a room not facing the busy Katherine street where you hear traffic
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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton Hotel Sandton
Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton Hotel
Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton Greater Johannesburg
Address: 115 Katherine Street, Sandton 2146, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Greater Johannesburg > Sandton
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#14 Luxury Hotels in Sandton
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Everyone from sportsmen to business travelers is attracted to the Southern Sun Katherine Street Hotel in Sandton for its elegance, proximity to Sandton's attractions and welcoming atmosphere. Executive suites have their own kitchenette and dining area, perfect for the traveler staying a bit longer to truly explore the city. The intimate conference facilities are ideal for private business meetings and the restaurant and bar offer a relaxing place to unwind after a long day. ... more   less 
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