Johannesburg

Created in the image of a Mediterranean village, with cobbled pathways, fountains and lush greenery cascading down the hillside, The Westcliff offers high luxury and impeccable service. — DK Eyewitness

The Saxon gently lulls guests into safari mode, cosseting them in its decadent comforts and enveloping them with its sophisticated African-chic decor and earthy tones. — Afar Magazine

Most of the visitors to 54 on Bath are international business travelers and foreign tourists drawn to the modern yet intimate elegance. — Fodor's

Distinguished boutique hotel occupying a former private villa amid tranquil, parklike grounds in the northern suburb of Sandton. — Hideaway Report

A brisk jaywalk from Sandton’s Gautrain station exit, this mammoth hotel is a great place to stay if you have a plane to catch in the morning. — Lonely Planet

This hotel-cum-restaurant is small and luxurious, and the decor is minimalist, with carefully chosen African art. — Fodor's

The Reef Hotel is a mid-range, 16-story hotel in the center of downtown Johannesburg's Financial District -- two blocks from a Red Bus City Sightseeing tour stop. — Oyster

All the trappings one would expect from a Hyatt—sleek design, attentive service, and plenty of amenities—are in a prime location in Rosebank. — Afar Magazine

This grade dame is one of Johannesburg’s most elegant hotels; it provides romantic, Renaissance-style luxury in the beating heart of the business district. — The Telegraph

The Residence Boutique Hotel is a luxury boutique property within the upmarket neighborhood of Houghton. — Oyster

Dark woods, tan linens, sandy-coloured walls and a few kitschy touches give this spacious guesthouse an air of early-‘80s post-disco chill. — Lonely Planet

This tidy, colourful B&B is close to the Soweto tourism district. Satellite TV, laundry service and struggle stories are part of the deal. — Rough Guide

A wonderful urban sanctuary, Satyagraha is the former home of Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi, who lived here between 1907 and 1908. — Lonely Planet

The Ascot is a stylish business hotel with a red-roped lobby entrance and adjacent day spa. — Lonely Planet

Offers great facilities, rates are good and it’s handily set if you want to be close to Park Station...or Braamfontein's bars and restaurants. — Lonely Planet

This stately 1935 villa on the outskirts of Melville is just the ticket for those seeking a stylish ‘home away from home’ experience. — Lonely Planet

If you’re sleepless in the southern suburbs, these colourful and plush rooms are great-value four-star affairs. — Lonely Planet