Johannesburg is large, sprawling and poorly planned, with few conventional sights and a bewildering number of districts. The central business district (CBD) is the Manhattan of Africa with tall crowded office blocks crowded together and lively street life. Nearby, the Newtown Cultural Precinct is the place to head for jazz bars, theatre and the highly informative Museum Africa. The inner-city districts of Berea and Hillbrow are packed with migrants from all over the continent, and are generally no-go areas for visitors. This label is now also being given to Yeoville , once the city's trendiest and most integrated suburb.
The city's seemingly endless northern suburbs , the preserve of white, middle-class Johannesburg, dominate the northern half of the city. Despite the lack of real sights, they do offer a few pleasant surprises, notably Parktown , the original home of Johannesburg's richest residents, leafy Melville , with its trendy street cafés and lively nightlife, and Rosebank , an easy-going suburb with some decent galleries and craft markets. The archetypal northern suburb is opulent Sandton , full of brand new offices and mind-boggling shopping malls. Strangely enough, only the highway separates Sandton from one of Jo'burg's poorest areas, the vibrant but risky Alexandra township. Southwest of the centre lies the city's most famous township, Soweto , the single most popular tourist destination in Johannesburg, with its evocative memories of the struggle against apartheid and poor but lively neighbourhoods.
Johannesburg International Airport (JIA), once known as Jan Smuts, lies 20km east of the city.
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 PARK PLAZA SANDTON , 84 KATHERINE STREET - Johannesburg, South Africa
The Sandton Park Plaza Is Centrally Located In The Shopping Business And Residential District Of Sandton, Within Walking Distance From 'Sandton City,' South Africa's Premier Shopping Mall. The Hotel Provides A Complimentary Shuttle Service To And From Johannesburg International Airport, Which Is Just 35 Km Away.
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INDABA HOTEL , CNR WILLIAM NICOL DRIVE & - Johannesburg, South Africa
The "Dreaming Spires" Of The Indaba Hotel Rise High Above The Mature, Tree-lined Avenues Of The Property's 17-Hectare Estate. The White-walled, Thatched Buildings Provide A Well-known Landmark Close To The Fast- Growing Fourways Business, Retail And Entertainment Node In Sandton, Johannesburg's Affluent Northern Suburb, Which Enjoys Views Across The Gently Rolling Foothills Of The Distant Magaliesberg Range. Recognized As One Of South Africa's Premier Business And Conference Venues, And Reminiscent Of A Country Estate Teeming With Indigenous Flora And Fauna, The Indaba Hotel Combines Business-like Convenience With Friendly Efficiency.
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 THE WESTCLIFF , 67 JAN SMUTS AVENUE - Johannesburg, South Africa
All Of The Westcliff's 115 Spacious Bedrooms Are Individually Furnished And Provided With Fully Appointed, Luxurious En-suite Bathrooms. The Rooms Offer Total Privacy And Most Have Sunny, Private Balconies With Spectacular Views. Guests Can Cool Off In Two Large, Heated Swimming Pools And Two Plunge Pools, And Within The Grounds There Is Also A Floodlit Tennis Court With A Resident Coach And A Gym With A Team Of Personal Trainers. To Pamper The Mind And Body Even Further, Qualified Staff Offer A Wide Range Of Treatments At The Health Spa. The Westcliff Also Boasts A Superbly Equipped Executive Gym.
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THE MICHELANGELO HOTEL , NELSON MANDELA SQUARE - Johannesburg, South Africa
The Michelangelo Hotel Is A Deluxe Five-star Establishment Located In The Midst Of Africa's Most Exclusive Boutiques, Set On The Famous Sandton Square In The Heart Of Lively Johannesburg. Johannesburg, South Africa's Largest City, Has Recently Witnessed A Boom In International Visitors, Coming From All Points Of The Globe For Tourist Visits And For Business Travel. And This Truly Cosmopolitan City Has Much To Offer---Visit World-class Museums Like Museum Africa, Which Documents The Country's Fascinating, Often-troubled Past.
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MELROSE ARCH HOTEL , 1 MELROSE SQUARE - Johannesburg, South Africa
The Melrose Arch Hotel Is Located In An Urban Development Of The Same Name In Northern Johannesburg, Offering Shops, Restaurants And Bars, Kilometres From The City Centre. This Four-floor Hotel Features 118 Guestrooms With Pared Down Contemporary Decor, Featuring Crisp White Bed Linen, Leather Headboards, Exposed Brick And Chrome Light Fittings. All Have Armchairs And Writing Desks, Flatscreen Televisions With Dvd Players, Dvds, And High- Speed Internet Connections. The Glass And Marble Bathrooms Have Toiletries And Fluffy White Towels.
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 THE GRACE HOTEL IN ROSEBANK , 54 BATH AVENUE, ROSENBANK - Johannesburg, South Africa
The Grace Hotel Is An Ideal Choice For Guests Seeking A Sophisticated City Hotel With The Highest Levels Of Service And Luxury, As Well As That Personal Charm Found Only In Small Establishments. The Hotel Won The Prestigious Aa And Saa Accommodation Award For 'Best Luxury City Hotel' For 1999, Only One Year After Opening And Was Voted 3rd In The World For Service And 3rd In The Middle East And Africa By Conde Nast Traveler 2001.
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