South Africa Accommodations: Saxon Luxury Hotel

Saxon Luxury Hotel ~ Vintage 5 Hotel

Set in the exclusive Sandhurst suburb of Sandton, north of the buzzing city of Johannesburg, Saxon Luxury Hotel has been designed to capture and embrace the natural environment of lush landscape gardens that surround it. One of the design themes is the extensive use of water. The central point of the water theme is the magnificent 920 square meter swimming pool.

With its roots in the heart of Gauteng, it has drawn the warmth of the city that bred it - from the world it has won it's refinement and ease. Saxon Hotel has witnessed history within its walls as it became home to Nelson Mandela after he was released from prison. It was during this time that South Africa's former President used the serene setting of Saxon Hotel to edit his autobiography 'Long walk to Freedom'.

Saxon Hotel boasts 26 suites of various sizes. All suites incorporate a strong element of African art, latticed shutters covering large bay windows, looking onto the tranquil gardens or pool area. Each Saxon Hotel suite features large screen TV, VCR and DVD player with surround sound system. Workstations are fitted with multi telephone, fax and ISDN lines, provide each guest an incomparable experience in business oriented hospitality.

Saxon Hotels 4 presidential suites each feature a separate lounge and dining area. The spectacular Mandela and Mbeki platinum suites are furnished to cater for the most discerning traveler.