Hotel Galaxy Tower  

In Fordsburg, just outside Johannesburg's core — this hotel sits about 3 km from the city centre. You're a short drive from Gold Reef City, Museum Africa, Johannesburg Zoo and the Apartheid Museum, with Melrose Arch, Sandton City Mall and Nelson Mandela Square all within easy reach.

A contemporary mid-rise designed for practical comfort. Forty-four air-conditioned rooms come with flat-screen/LCD TVs and DSTV, refrigerators, microwaves and kettles. Rooms have separate sitting areas, laptop-compatible safes and private bathrooms with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. An elevator makes upper floors accessible and daily housekeeping keeps things tidy.

On-site restaurant and 24-hour front desk, plus room service when you want to stay in. Free Wi-Fi across the property, luggage storage, laundry and dry-cleaning services, and paid self-parking. Airport shuttle and transfer options are available for a surcharge.

Complimentary wireless internet through the hotel and laptop-friendly safes in rooms. 24-hour reception and luggage storage for flexible arrivals and departures.

The hotel restaurant serves local flavours and casual meals — a good spot to sample Johannesburg tastes. Room service is available if you prefer to dine in-room.