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Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel vs Gemini Backpackers Lodge
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Gemini Backpackers Lodge. Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel is ranked #4 in Johannesburg with accolades from 4 reviewers including Frommer's, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Corner of Rivonia Road & West Street, Sandton 2196, South Africa
From $69 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Although principally a business hotel, it has stylish rooms, an excellent restaurant, spa and fitness facilities, and great proximity to the center of Sandton."
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Travel + Leisure
"The hotel opened in May 2010, with bright, spacious guest rooms and a popular outdoor terrace."
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Fodor's
"The interior has a bright and modern aesthetic, and clever design elements have been incorporated throughout the hotel to mimic features of the Gautrain station and rail line."
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Lonely Planet
"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."
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Gemini Backpackers Lodge
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
1 Van Gelder Road, Johannesburg 2160, South Africa
From $0 /night
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Fitness Center
- Free Parking
- Outdoor pool
Lonely Planet
"This is like a mini-backpackers empire, on rambling grounds with a pub, lounges, a snooker and pool table, a gym, a travel desk, a tennis court and swimming pool, and a huge DVD library...."
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Rough Guide
"Rambling suburban property near Kew in the northeast of the city. There are dorms, double rooms and all kinds of extras such as a full-sized snooker table, free internet and a rudimentary gym."
