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 2000
Hotel General Manager
George Cohen – Managing Director
George Cohen has been Managing Director of the Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa for 15 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
Luxury Suite (Main Hotel)
80sq m (861sq ft), includes complimentary WiFi, breakfast and mini-bar. Butler service, private patio, daily newspaper and flowers. 55” Smart TV. Secure parking. Luxuriously furnished in Saxon’s bespoke African style. Open plan layout includes a lounge and dining area, business desk & international multi plugs. The luxuriously appointed separate bathroom has an oversized bath and walk-in shower. The suite’s shutters open to views of the garden, city skyline and pool terrace.
Saxon Villa Luxury Suites — 20 suites
80sq m (861sq ft), includes complimentary WiFi, breakfast and mini-bar. Butler service, private patio, daily newspaper and flowers. 55” Smart TV. Secure parking. Luxuriously decorated in an elegantly contemporary African style. The inviting open-plan layout includes a seating and dining area with business desk & international multi plugs. The luxuriously appointed separate bathroom has an oversized bath and a walk-in shower.
Presidential Suite — 3 suites
200sq m (2 152sq ft), includes complimentary WiFi, breakfast and mini-bar. Butler service, private patio, daily newspaper and flowers. 75” Smart TVs. Secure parking. Experience an indulgently premium stay. Palatial suites with a king size four-poster bed, walk-in cupboards, separate bathroom: bath, dual sink & walk-in shower. In-suite seating and dining area with business desk, entrance hall, guest bathroom, separate lounge, dining room, fully equipped butler’s kitchen.
Saxon Villa Presidential Suite
200sqm (2 152sqft), includes complimentary WiFi, breakfast and mini-bar. Butler service, private patio, daily newspaper and flowers. 75” Smart TVs. Secure parking. The palatial suite offers a king size four-poster bed, separate bathroom: bath, dual sink, walk-in shower. In-suite seating and dining area with business desk, guest bathroom, separate lounge, dining room, fully equipped butler’s kitchen. Balcony overlooks lush gardens.
Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite — 1 suite
Enter the magnificent 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 a 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 are 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
Saxon Luxury Villa
967sqm (10 409sqft), includes complimentary WiFi, breakfast, and mini-bar. Butler service, lush gardens, private patio & plunge pool, daily newspaper and flowers. 55” Smart TVs. Secure parking. Stand-alone with 7 Villa Luxury Suites. Lounge, 18-seater dining room, breakfast area, bar. Each suite includes a king bed, separate bathroom: bath, walk-in shower; seating and dining area; business desk.
Restaurants & Bars
• Saxon Qunu Restaurant
• Five Hundred
• Grei
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
2019
‘AFRICA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL’ 2019
‘AFRICA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE’ 2019
‘SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL’ 2019
‘SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE’ 2019
TRAVEL+ LEISURE TOP 10 CITY HOTELS AFRICA/ME (#2)
TRAVEL + LEISURE TOP 100 HOTELS (#32 AND HALL OF FAME)
LUXURY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE READERS’ TRAVEL AWARDS – BEST HOTEL IN AFRICA (#8)
DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL WINE LIST AWARDS 2019 – ICON AWARD
HOSCO SOUTH AFRICA’S LUXURY TOURISM AWARDS: BEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2019
2018
DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL WINE LIST AWARDS 2018 – ICON AWARD
AMERICAN EXPRESS DINING AWARDS 2018/2019: QUNU
WORLD’S BEST WINE LISTS AWARDS: BEST SPIRITS LIST IN MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
WORLD’S BEST WINE LISTS AWARDS: BEST MEDIUM-SIZE WINE LIST IN MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
‘WORLD’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL’ 2018
‘AFRICA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL’ 2018
‘AFRICA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE’ 2018
‘SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL’ 2018
‘SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE’ 2018
‘AFRICA’S BEST HOTEL SPA’ WORLD SPA AWARDS 2018
‘SOUTH AFRICA’S BEST HOTEL SPA’ WORLD SPA AWARDS 2018
TRAVEL + LEISURE TOP 10 CITY HOTELS AFRICA/ME (#1)
TRAVEL + LEISURE TOP 100 HOTELS (#29 AND HALL OF FAME)
2017
TRAVEL + LEISURE WORLD’S BEST AWARDS, TOP CITY HOTEL, 2017
‘WORLD’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL’ 2017
‘AFRICA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL’ 2017
‘AFRICA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE’ 2017
‘SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL’ 2017
‘SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE’ 2017
‘AFRICA’S BEST HOTEL SPA’ WORLD SPA AWARDS 2017
‘SOUTH AFRICA’S BEST HOTEL SPA’ WORLD SPA AWARDS 2017
PREVIOUS AWARDS
2016 AND EARLIER
‘WORLD’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL’ 2016
TRAVEL + LEISURE WORLD’S BEST AWARDS, TOP CITY HOTEL, 2016
‘WORLD’S LEADING FINE DINING HOTEL RESTAURANT’ 2016 – LUKE DALE ROBERTS X THE SAXON
‘AFRICA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL’ BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2016
‘AFRICA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE’ BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2016
‘SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL’ BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2016
‘SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES’ BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2016
‘SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE’ BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2016
TRAVEL + LEISURE WORLD’S BEST AWARDS, TOP CITY HOTEL, 2015
‘AFRICA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL’ BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2014 AND 2015
‘WORLD’S LEADING HOTEL WEBSITE’ BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2014 AND 2015
VOTED ‘WORLD’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL’ SINCE 2001 BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
FIVE HUNDRED – 2ND PLACE 2014 EAT OUT FOOD NETWORK RESTAURANT AWARDS
‘AFRICA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE’ – NELSON MANDELA PRESIDENTIAL SUITE BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2014
‘SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE’ – NELSON MANDELA PRESIDENTIAL SUITE 2014
‘SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL’ BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2014
WINE SPECTATOR ‘BEST OF’ AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR FIVE HUNDRED 2014
WINE SPECTATOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR QUNU 2014
FIVE HUNDRED – RASA ROSETTA AWARD FOR SERVICE EXCELLENCE, BEST NEW RESTAURANT
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
‘NO 2 WORLD’S BEST HOTEL’ AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST BY TRAVEL AND LEISURE 2012
‘AFRICA’S LEADING HOTEL’ BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2011
‘AFRICA’S LEADING SUITE’ BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2011
‘SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL’ BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2011
‘GOLD LIST FOR BEST ROOMS’ 2011 IN AFRICA AN MIDDLE EAST BY CONDE NAST TRAVELLER
‘GOLD LIST FOR BEST SERVICE’ 2011 IN AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST BY CONDE NAST TRAVELLER
Number of employees
Between 100 and 200