Southern Sun Sandton

Southern Sun Sandton is a mid-range hotel in Sandton, the commercial and shopping heart of Johannesburg in Gauteng, South Africa. It sits close to Sandton City shopping centre and Nelson Mandela Square, with the Sandton Gautrain station nearby for rail links to O.R. Tambo International Airport, Rosebank and Pretoria. The hotel belongs to the Southern Sun chain and follows a modern, city-hotel style aimed at business travellers, shoppers and short-stay visitors. The atmosphere is lively and urban rather than secluded, in keeping with the surrounding office towers, malls and restaurants. Rooms are categorised as Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms and Suites, generally including air conditioning, workspace and free Wi-Fi. A distinguishing feature is the rooftop terrace, which offers views over the Sandton skyline and works as a social space in the evening. The hotel also has bars and a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, while the surrounding precinct provides many more dining choices within walking distance. Service is practical and business-oriented, with staff able to assist with meetings, transport and tours to the Apartheid Museum, Soweto and the Cradle of Humankind. Rates generally range from about R1,800 to R3,200 per night, a moderate price for such a central Sandton location. The hotel suits visitors who want walkable access to malls, restaurants and the Gautrain without paying premium luxury prices. Travellers looking for a garden setting or resort-style pool experience may prefer other properties in the northern suburbs.