The R880m (€55m) Houghton Hotel launched in Johannesburg on May 13, bringing another five-star* luxury brand to South Africa.
The property is a synergy of residential and hotel accommodation, situated in the heart of the city, but offering privacy that feels far removed from the busyness of urban Johannesburg.
Lobby of The Houghton Hotel.
The hotel offers seven luxury penthouses, four presidential suites, two junior suites, eight executive king rooms, and 46 king rooms. All rooms have Apple and cable TV, extended breakfast, complimentary WiFi and newspapers, with 24-hour in-room dining.
Presidential Suite.
Facilities at The Houghton include a business and day lounge, four private dining rooms, a whisky lounge and international Nova deli; four heated pools, a FitBar gym, and flagship Amani Spa with nine treatment rooms.
Business Lounge.
Signature restaurant at The Houghton Hotel: The H.
In keeping with the medical tourism movement, the hotel also has a medical centre on site, with Medical Suites and world-class specialists and practitioners to provide medical tourists with a one-of-a-kind remedial experience. Practitioners include, amongst others, a plastic surgeon, physiotherapist, GP and pharmacy.
The hotel also boasts an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, and an 8km Parkland running track.
Situated 5km from the business and retail meccas of Sandton and Rosebank, The Houghton Hotel is a 30- to 40-minute drive from OR Tambo International Airport.
Arnold Forman, CEO of The Houghton Hotel, says: “Whether you are an international traveller, spending quality time with your family or staying at the hotel for your business travels – the Houghton Hotel has something for everyone. For instance, our business guests have access to a fully equipped business centre and day lounge, very similar to the airport lounges, with eating and shower facilities. And each of our boardrooms has a dedicated personal assistant.”
* Please note: Grading status of the hotel was not verified by the TGCSA at time of publishing.
