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The Reef Hotel vs African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph CollectionR

Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Reef Hotel scores slightly higher than African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel. The Reef Hotel comes in at 75 with recommendations from 3 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Oyster and Fodor's.

The Reef Hotel
The Reef Hotel
7 / 10
58 Anderson St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg 2001, South Africa
From $46 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"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." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Jo'burg was founded on gold-mining, and this hotel in the city center commemorates those early beginnings." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the few full-service hotels in downtown Jo'burg, the Reef offers comfortable, almost luxurious rooms at very affordable prices." Full review
African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph CollectionR
African Pride Melrose Arch, Autograph CollectionR
7 / 10
1 Melrose Square, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
From $106 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's 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 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 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 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