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Brown Sugar Backpackers vs Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa ranks significantly better than Brown Sugar Backpackers. Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa scores 91 with positive reviews from 10 reviewers such as Hideaway Report, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.
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
Top Choice
"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."
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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."
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
Concierge
Fodor's
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
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36 Saxon Road | Sandhurst, Sandton 2196, South Africa
From $511 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay ›
Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010
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Fodor's
"In the exclusive suburb of Sandhurst, adjacent to the commercial and shopping center of Sandton, the Saxon Hotel has repeatedly received awards for its excellence."
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Star Service
"On a residential street north of Sandton, this small, luxurious boutique-hotel is the address of choice for moneyed hipsters and power brokers in central Sandhurst."
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There are six swimming pools from which guests can choose.
Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"Latticed shutters, 10 acres of landscaped gardens, and an air of tranquility create a sense of seclusion at this all-suite boutique retreat, set in a quiet, tree-lined Johannesburg suburb."
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Gayot
"Elegance and hospitality minutes away from the shopping and business centers of Johannesburg."
