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OVERVIEW ON SAXON BOUTIQUE HOTEL AND SPA IN JOHANNESBURG SUBURBS
Saxon Boutique Hotel and Spa has for many years been voted the world’s leading boutique hotel. It should therefore come as no surprise that the facilities at the Saxon all meet world-class quality standards. Personal, discreet service is the hallmark of the Saxon, and guests accommodated in the Presidential Suits and the Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite are assured of superb service from the professional butlers who are in attendance at all hours. The concierge at the Saxon is trained to the highest standards so as to render invaluable information and assistance to guests. Guests need never be at a loss for something interesting to do, see or read. The well stocked library, with its interesting décor of traditional African weaponry and artefacts, offers a quiet area in which to browse and while away a few hours. Whether you are enjoying a delectable meal in the tastefully decorated restaurant with personalised cuisine prepared and presented to perfection by internationally chefs, or attending a celebratory occasion, the experience will linger on in your memory. The Saxon is also renowned for its various corporate conference facilities which are equipped with the latest state-of-the-art electronic equipment to ensure that the occasion meets and exceeds all expectations. The well equipped business centre is available for guests to conduct their local and international business with quiet efficiency. For the ultimate personal pampering indulgence, a visit to the exquisite Saxon Spa and Studio with its tantalising menu of experiential treatments should be high on the list of priorities for local and international guests. On discovering and exploring the superlative facilities at the Saxon, you will understand what makes it such an utterly unforgettable experience and the ultimate escape.
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Accommodation at the Saxon is designed to satisfy the most discerning traveller, with 24 exclusive suites available, ranging from the Egoli Suites, three Presidential Suites and the magnificent Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite. They all have large picture bay windows that look out over the rolling landscaped gardens or pool area, with latticed shutters ensuring quiet privacy. Each suite is equipped with a large-screen television, VCR and DVD player, together with state-of-the-art surround-sound music systems that cater for all tastes and preferences. Fully equipped workstations, complete with multi-telephone, fax and wireless on demand Internet access, facilitate uninterrupted global business communications.
The Egoli Suites exude an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. They are luxuriously furnished with open-plan bedrooms dressed with the finest of linens and tasteful African elegance decorative touches, which flow romantically into the exquisitely appointed bathrooms. Each suite features a comfortable designated lounge and in-room dining area. For entertainment there is a large-screen television, VCR and DVD player, as well as a superb surround-sound music system. For global real-time electronic communication 24/7, the in-suite workstation is equipped with multi-telephone, fax and wireless-on-demand Internet access.
The three Presidential Suites are large and spacious, with large windows and doors leading out onto private balconies. These palatial suites each features its own entrance hall, guest bathroom, and separate lounge and dining areas that open out onto a balcony, as well as a fully equipped butler’s kitchen. Each suite is equipped with a state-of-the-art entertainment centre, complete with large-screen television, VCR and DVD player, as well as an outstanding surround-sound music system. In addition, the in-suite workstation, which is equipped with the la test multi-telephone, fax and wireless-on-demand Internet access, enables guests to maintain worldwide communications on a 24/7 basis.
The magnificent Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite is situated on the first floor. The approach is via a long, private passage, at the end of which the entrance door opens onto a reception hall. This leads into the enormous lounge and dining room as well as the extremely spacious bedroom with its impressive four-poster bed. The luxuriously appointed bathroom, complete with Jacuzzi and steam room, flows open-plan from the bedroom with shutters for privacy. This suite exudes a warm welcome with the kind of quiet majesty that invites guests to relax, feel at home & avail themselves of the state-of-the-art entertainment & communications facilities. The suite is generously equipped with a large-screen television, VCR and DVD player, as well as a superlative surround-sound music system. Global real-time global electronic communication is possible at all times with the latest multi-telephone, fax and wireless-on-demand Internet access. This distinctive signature suite is designed and furnished to meet and exceed the expectations of the most discerning visiting members of Royalty, Heads of State, dignitaries and international celebrities.
The Saxon Spa and Studio:The Saxon redefines the ultimate escape from life with the exquisite Spa and Studio, a peaceful retreat where you can unwind and enjoy the tranquil ambience and quiet, discreet service, from the privacy of the treatment gazebos to the various relaxation areas. This is the pièce de resistance, a world-class Resort Spa that has been designed with the most up-to-date equipment and beauty, health and wellness treatments, from a bouquet of hydrotherapies to the innovative Rasul Chamber. The Signature Sound Therapy uses gongs, cymbals, singing bowls and bells, offering a holistic experience that incorporates Colour Therapy for enhanced effectiveness and total relaxation. The Saxon Spa and Studio offers a full menu of Spa Treatments, from Massages, Customised Facials, Spa Manicures and Pedicures, to some exclusive treatments, practised by top therapists in their fields to rejuvenate and revitalise the mind, body and soul.
The outside Sensational Showers have been designed around nature’s dramatically opposing elements of fire and water. The overall effect is an enthralling blend of harmony and contrast. The outdoor wooden deck offers a peaceful retreat where guests can relax and enjoy the discreet, personalised service. The Downstairs Spa offers numerous unisex water facilities, colour-enhanced Steam Room and Flotation Pool. There is an Interior Heated Jet Pool and a Cold Plunge Pool, while the outside Heated Hydro Pool plays underwater music. The wet treatment room features a Hydrocapsule, used as a hydro bath or for body wraps. Guests can relax in the Juice Bar and sip refreshing health drinks whilst resting their feet upon warm pebbles, or simply drift off to dreamland in the indoor relaxation area. In winter, guests are enveloped in luxurious duvets and served a hot drink of their choice. The Saxon Spa and Studio Café caters for all tastes, under the supervision of the Executive Chef. After you’ve been pampered, waxed, massaged, tinted, tanned, had your senses soothed and your energy centres rebalanced in what can only be described as a heavenly atmosphere, round off your personal celebration of self by visiting the Spa’s Café and the Hair Studio.
Dining At Saxon Boutique Hotel and Spa
The restaurant at the Saxon redefines the ultimate destination in fine dining where time stands still and nothing matters except the here and now. It is tastefully decorated with the same understated modern minimalist African elegance that echoes throughout the Saxon. Guests are seated at the tables laid with crisp, fresh linen and invited to savour superb delicacies. The Saxon’s world-class chefs ensure that guests are catered for with personalised cuisine that is prepared and presented to perfection with minute attention paid to every detail. The Head Chef adheres to a fundamental philosophy of preparing only the freshest local ingredients, aiming for dishes that are colourful and experiential. Every morning starts with a breakfast buffet offering a colourful, appealing array of delicious fruit and seasonal berries served fresh as well as made into compôtes and coulis. The luncheon and dinner menus are changed seasonally, with sensational new dishes incorporating African game meat and seafood delicacies such as crayfish. The wine cellars, with their enchantin g ambience that exudes a rich cultural heritage, also serve as exclusive dining areas for couples or small groups accompanied by a bottle of impeccable vintage wine from some of the world’s most renowned estates. The dining library, which houses an eclectic collection of reading material and is decorated with watercolours depicting ancient indigenous African weaponry, is another ideal venue for hosting private dinner parties. The cool, wide Pool Terrace is an inviting area where you can relax and while away the late afternoon, sipping sundowners as you take in the spectacular sunsets. From there you can gravitate to the Olive Bar, beyond which you will find the well-stocked, impressive koi pond that never fails to evoke gasps of wonderment from visitors from far and wide. Just across the way is the outdoor heated pool that leads to the well-equipped fitness centre complete with an expertly supervised gymnasium. The underwater music emanating from the pools lends a special magic to the enchantment of this picturesque setting.
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Activities At Saxon Boutique Hotel and Spa
- Johannesburg City Tour
- Soweto Tour
- Johannesburg Apartheid Museum
- Gold Reef City Tour
- Pretoria City Tour
- Lesedi Cultural Village
- Sun City & Pilanesberg National Park Safari
- Maropeng – Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Caves Tour
- Connect & Tour Cape Town and Durban
- Connect to South Africa safaris to Kruger, Sabi Sand, Madikwe, Shamwari Parks and Reserves
- Connect to Victoria Falls & Zambia safaris in South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi & Kafue Parks
- Connect to Botswana safaris in Okavango Delta, Chobe, Moremi, Savuti & Central Kalahari
- Connect to Tanzania safaris in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Selous, Ruaha, Gombe, Mahale
- Connect to Kenya safaris in Masai Mara, Samburu, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo, Laikipia
- Connect Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya climb tours
- Relax at Indian Ocean Beach Islands of Zanzibar, Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles.
