Southern Sun Sandton

You stay at Southern Sun Sandton on Rivonia Road, a short walk from Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square. The hotel has a rooftop pool on the ninth floor, and the Skye Bar on the eighth floor looks out over Sandton with cocktails in the evening. The ground-floor Eclipse Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with an à la carte menu and an extensive wine list.

The Gautrain station is nearby, making it easy to reach O.R. Tambo Airport, Pretoria, and other parts of Johannesburg. Sandton City, one of the largest shopping centres in the region, is a short walk away, along with restaurants and bars in Nelson Mandela Square. The hotel also offers a shuttle service to the Gautrain station between six in the morning and eight at night.

Rooms have blackout curtains, soundproofing, and workstations, with options ranging from standard twins to executive suites. The rooftop pool is open to guests, and there is a fitness centre for workouts. Underground parking is available, though there is a daily charge for it.

The Skye Bar opens at three in the afternoon, serving cocktails with views of the city as the sun sets.