Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa  

In Sandton, Johannesburg — minutes from Hyde Park Corner and Sandton City. This luxury hotel and spa sits close to the Sandton Convention Centre and Nelson Mandela Square, perfect for shopping, business, and city nights. Family-friendly and spa-focused for leisure stays.

Originally a private residence that hosted world leaders and celebrities, the property is art-filled and intimate. There are 53 guestrooms with private balconies, pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton, LED TVs, iPod docks and DVD players. Bathrooms feature separate deep-soaking tubs and rainfall showers, plus bathrobes and slippers for unwinding.

Relaxation is a headline here: an award-winning full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials. Multiple outdoor pools, a sauna and steam options, a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor tennis court keep energy high. Concierge, babysitting/childcare (surcharge), shuttle services and free self-parking add ease. Wake up to private-balcony mornings and city views.

Event-ready with roughly 4,898 sq ft (455 sq m) of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. A business center, complimentary wireless internet throughout, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry services support corporate stays. Airport and train pick-up services available for a surcharge.

On-site restaurants serve international cuisine alongside 24-hour room service. Sip cocktails at the poolside bar or one of the lounges. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, and a daily welcome reception brings guests together.