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    The Winston Hotel

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    No 6 Tottenham Avenue | Melrose Estate, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
    011 27 87 550 6340
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    4.5
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    “boutique hotel”(31 reviews)
    “rosebank mall”(29 reviews)
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    All reviewsboutique hotelrosebank mallsmall buffetrooms are spaciousthe entire hotellovely hoteli highly recommend this hotellovely poolcommon areasgautrain stationsmall poolwonderful stayvisit johannesburglocation is excellentspecial thankslong flightsmall hotel
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Service Excellent

    This hotel was worthy of the 5 Star rating simply because of the excellent Customer Service. The spacious rooms, pool and courtyard areas were also outstanding & of 5 star quality. I think every room overlooks the pool area which is really pleasant. Jason ,the...More

    Thank MWAustralia
    Response from WinstonHotelJHB, Manager at The Winston HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

    Good Day Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us and thank you for the kind words. I have passed on your kind words to the team, especially the staff you have mentioned, They are grateful and appreciate the mention. We...More

    Hotel's Favourite
    Reviewed 12 July 2017 via mobile
    I love this place and the people!

    We have just stayed 4 nights at The Winston and really cannot fault our experience . The hotel itself is a beautifully well preserved building. Our room was very spacious with high ceilings. It was cleaned daily to a high standard. I loved the courtyard...More

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    Response from WinstonHotel342, Guest Relations Manager at The Winston HotelResponded 19 July 2017

    Dear 1Sarah, On behalf of The Winston Hotel, I would like to thank you for staying with us and for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Winston Hotel and hope to welcome you back again soon....More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Fourteen days at the Winston!

    My sister had been injured in a car accident and was unable to fly. Our return home would be delayed and our stay at the Winston would be extended until she received medical clearance to be in the pressurized cabin of the airplane. Our daily...More

    1  Thank billN9003IL
    Response from WinstonHotelJHB, Operations Manager at The Winston HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

    Good Day On behalf of the entire The Winston Hotel team, we are so pleased to know that your sister did recover and was able to fly home. It was our absolute pleasure serving you both, and being your base for her to recover, and...More

    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Stylish oasis

    We stayed three nights, arriving tired and beat after a long flight. The hotel became a welcome and comfortable home for three days. Service at all levels was friendly and attentive; the facilities, very stylish in an understated way; breakfast, including espresso or cappuccino and...More

    Thank Rob_in_Vermont
    Response from WinstonHotelJHB, Manager at The Winston HotelResponded 4 weeks ago

    Good Day Rob_in_Vermont Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us at The Winston Hotel. We are delighted to hear that the hotel became a welcome and comfortable home for 3 days. Thank you for recommending us. We are pleased that...More

    Reviewed 19 March 2018
    Amazing Experience

    We stayed at this wonderful boutique hotel and it was truly a great experience! The rooms are simply beautiful and the staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant food is delicious and I will definitely be returning.

    Thank kathyfisher999
    Response from WinstonHotelJHB, Manager at The Winston HotelResponded 4 weeks ago

    Good Day Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are all pleased to to hear that you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you on your return. Kind Regards Felipe Costa Manager

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    Pool
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    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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    Airport Transportation
    Breakfast included
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    US$199 - US$258 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    sharon050271
    30 March 2018|
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    Response from WinstonHotelJHB | Property representative |
    Good Day We are a short 20 minute drive from the airport. We do offer airport transfers. Email us at reservations@thewinstonhotel. co.za for any further assistance. Kindest Regards Felipe Costa Operations Manager
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    How far is Gabrielskloof? I'm unfamiliar with Gabrielskloof. As to hotel transport, yes, we had arranged airport pickup and train station dropoff. Both were on-time and economical.
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    Response from tourtheworld-74 | Reviewed this property |
    You can actually walk from the Gautrain Rosebank station to the hotel in 5 minutes.
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    "I found the Ground Floor rooms easy access to the pool and courtyard lounge areas."
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    "All rooms seemed good. We stayed in two different rooms and both were very nice."
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    "Choose upstairs room.Frst floor rooms face pool and outside dining area. Room 11 was quiet and faced away..."
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    "Upstairs in the main building is a great location to access all of the character of the hotel"
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