African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph CollectionRvsThe Peech Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Peech Hotel scores marginally better than African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel. The Peech Hotel ranks #15 in Johannesburg with praise from 4 sources such as Afar Magazine, Mr & Mrs Smith and Lonely Planet.
African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph CollectionR
1 Melrose Square, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
From $106/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This ultramodern hotel is within the shopping, dining, and residential enclave Melrose Arch. ... The rooms are well equipped, and each has a view of the pool and garden or overlooks a square." Full review
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Sip a cocktail here while soaking your feet in the heated pool, which has music piped underwater.
Lonely Planet
"This spare, slick, ultramodern masterpiece is bursting with cool features including rooms with 20 choices of mood-lighting... and a heated swimming pool where you can dine in the water." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Guests are in the heart of the action if they book a stay at the African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, a slick property with 118 stylish, contemporary rooms adorned with modern African art." Full review
Afar Magazine
"You've arrived in Joburg! After our long journeys, we’ll meet up this evening in the cozy hotel lounge of the Melrose Arch Hotel, Joburg’s hip and swanky hotel and our 'home base'. Hear..." Full review
The Peech Hotel
61 North Street, Melrose, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
From $130/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"The smart traveler stays here for the affordable rates; uncluttered, but comfortable interiors; and quality restaurant." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The 16 rooms have sleek decor with vibrant contemporary African motifs (brightly colored patterns, funky wallpaper, animal-hide rugs), and the lobby feels more like a cozy alpine living room." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Hidden away in the heart of Johannesburg, the polished Peech Hotel is home to a peaceful garden and pool, an intimate cocktail bar and delightfully modern décor." Full review
i
Eating out is joyously affordable in South Africa: we relax with a bottle of champagne and a pizza and watch a square full of people, all apparently trying to choose where to dine.
The Telegraph
8.0
"A family-run, four-star boutique hotel with a small pool, open fires and a cosy bistro that has views of the gardens." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Made up of four converted duplex apartment blocks scattered amid a beautifully landscaped garden, the Peech is indeed a peach" Full review