54 on BathvsBrown Sugar Backpackers
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, 54 on Bath is preferred by most professionals compared to Brown Sugar Backpackers. 54 on Bath comes in at #6 in Johannesburg with approval from 4 reviewers such as Star Service, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
54 on Bath
Lonely Planet
Tablet
Star Service
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
New York Times
Frommer's
54 Bath Avenue, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
From $160/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "One of Jo’burg’s most popular top-end hotels, with luxurious, if unexciting, rooms." Full review
Tablet19.0
"Design-wise, 54 on Bath doesn’t stray far from the brand’s standard: guest rooms and suites are large and elegantly outfitted with huge windows, fluffy feather-top beds... and sleek bathrooms." Full review
Star Service "Competing with the Hyatt in this popular neighborhood, both business and leisure travelers frequent this hotel." Full review
Fodor's "Most of the visitors to 54 on Bath are international business travelers and foreign tourists drawn to the modern yet intimate elegance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Rosebank suburb." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Discreet property with a refined air and doting staff, not to mention a glitzy address in the tony suburb of Rosebank, near the city's best shopping and restaurants." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"You’ll hear the word “suburb” bandied about, but don’t get the wrong idea: in Johannesburg, a suburb is simply a neighborhood. So 54 on Bath, though advertising its location in the suburb..." Full review
New York Times "54 on Bath is a luxury hotel in Rosebank offering a tranquil atmosphere amid the bustle of a growing business district. Double rooms start at around 3,655 rand, or about $197, a night."
Frommer's "In the cultural district of Rosebank, 54 on Bath features a large terrace area and an outdoor swimming pool. The spacious rooms include a work desk and wide windows.
All modern decorated..." Full review
Brown Sugar Backpackers Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
75 Observatory Avenue, Observatory, Johannesburg 2198, South Africa
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "In a large mansion that looks like a miniature castle and is actually the former home of a 1970s gangster, this place is a whole bunch of fun with decent rooms... great views and a good tour agency." Full review
Rough Guide "A notorious hostel on Observatory Ridge... Come here for a fast-track introduction to Jo’burg’s hedonistic nightlife rather than comfort or chilled-out vibes."
