Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa Johannesburg, South Africa
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
36 Saxon Road, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, 2196
South Africa
www.saxon.co.za
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
N/A
Shareholders
Privately Owned
Date of Creation
June 2001
Hotel General Manager
George Cohen – Managing Director
George Cohen has been Managing Director of the Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa for 10 years.
Hotel Positioning
Leading Hotels of the World
Development strategy
N/A
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
History & Story
The hotel was originally a private residence which was converted into a hotel in the year 2000. It was launched as a Boutique Hotel in 2001.
Date Renewal
N/A
Date added extensions
2010: Villas added to the main hotel
2000: Rooms added to the main hotel
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Attention to detail, exceptional service standards, privacy and security, privacy and confidentiality.
Location
The hotel is located in Sandhurst Johannesburg, an affluent residential area located within 5 to 10 minutes from the business and shopping hub of Sandton.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Tours and cultural activities
• Shopping district
• Gautrain station within 10 minutes driving distance to the hotel
• Business hub within 10 minutes driving distance
Fun Facts
The hotel was originally a private residence
The hotel has 6 swimming pools located on property
The hotel has a roof top vegetable garden
Children’s Corner
N/A
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Saxon Luxury Suite — 21 suites
Drenched in warm African sunlight, and luxuriously furnished in the Saxon’s signature African style, the Luxury Suites exude an atmosphere of elegant tranquillity. Serene in marble and light wood, the décor brings in subtle geometric prints and plush furnishings interspersed with novel Eastern influences and African artefacts. The suite has a king size bed, separate bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. The open plan layout includes a lounge and dining area with business desk and iPod docking station. The shutters open to views of the garden, city skyline and pool terrace. Luxury Suite 80sq m / 861sq ft
Villa Luxury Suites — 20 suites
The Villa Luxury Suites provide a sense of quiet retreat, your home away from home. Furnished in elegant contemporary style with natural textures, stone cladding and woods, the suite has a king size bed, separate bathroom with bath, dual sink and walk-in stone clad shower. The open plan layout includes a seating and dining area with business desk and iPod docking station. There is a dedicated butler service and a private deck leading onto the gardens. Villa Luxury Suite 80sq m / 861sq ft
Presidential Suite — 3 suites
The palatial Presidential Suites are decorated in a contemporary African style, incorporating natural textures such as stone cladding and light and dark woods. The suite offers a king size four-poster bed, separate bathroom with bath, dual sink and walk-in shower. There is an in-suite seating and dining area with business desk and iPod docking station, as well as an entrance hall, guest bathroom, separate lounge, dining room, fully equipped butler’s kitchen and butler service. The balcony overlooks the gardens. Presidential Suites 200sq m / 2 152sq ft.
Villa Presidential Suite — 8 suites
The luxurious contemporary décor exudes an atmosphere of tranquillity. The suite offers a king size four-poster bed, separate bathroom with bath, dual sink and walk-in shower. There is an in suite seating and dining area with business desk and iPod docking station, as well as a guest bathroom, separate lounge, dining room, fully equipped butler’s kitchen and butler service. The balcony overlooks the gardens. Villa Presidential Suite 200sq m / 2 152sq ft
Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite — 1 suite
Enter the magnifient Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite via a glass-enclosed elevator and experience unequalled luxury. The stately African décor of this premier suite is the epitome of the style and elegance for which the Saxon is renowned.
This stately suite features an entrance, guest bathroom, guest suite, separate lounge, dining room and business area with business desk and iPod docking station. The master bedroom has a king size four-poster bed, separate bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower and steam room. There is a fully equipped butler’s kitchen and 24-hour butler service. The suite offers views of the gardens and pool terrace. Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite 400sq m / 4 305sq ft
Restaurants & Bars
• Saxon Qunu Suite
• Five Hundred
Wellness
• Spa with Signature therapies
• Outdoor splash pool
• 24 hour fitness centre
Corporate & Celebration Events
6 venues for Social and Business Occasions:
Convention Lounge
Auditorium
Boardroom
Conference Room
Dining Library
Extra Notable Features
Auditorium which can be booked for movie or sport viewing
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2014
• Voted ‘World’s Leading Boutique Hotel’ since 2001 by World Travel Awards
• ‘Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel’ by World Travel Awards 2014
• Five hundred – 2nd place 2014 Eat Out Food Network Restaurant Awards
2013
• Voted ‘World’s Leading Boutique Hotel’ since 2001 by World Travel Awards
• Five hundred – 2nd place 2013 Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards
• ‘Best Hotel/Resort Spa’ 2013 in South Africa at the Professional Beauty Awards
Number of employees
Between 100 and 200