/ South Africa / Gauteng / Johannesburg /
THE SAXON
- Deluxe ALL SUITE HOTEL
- Restaurant, Pool Terrace, piano lounge
- 3 Swimming pools and gym and steam room
- Spa with hydro facilities and Hair Studio
Nestled in Sandhurst, an exclusive suburb in Sandton, The Saxon makes a world-class statement of ethnic African elegance combined with personalised attention to detail.
The Saxon was the home of Nelson Mandela after he was released from prison and it was here that South Africa's former president edited his autobiography "A long walk to freedom". The welcoming entrance with stately staircase sweeps around a central glass dome, allowing natural light to blend with and enhance the contemporary African decor and handcrafted ethnic art effects. Leading off this area is a piano lounge, smoking library,restaurant, dining library and business centre.
Set in lush landscaped gardens, The Saxon has been designed to capture and embrace its natural environment. One of the main design themes is the extensive use of water with the central pool being the magnificent large swimming pool.
The Saxon has 24 suites of various sizes featuring large screen televisions, VCR, DVD and CD players with surround sound and business ISDN link ups. The lattice-shuttered suites, cool terraces and shaded gazebos, adjoining both the heated lap pool and splendid swimming pool, enhance the gymnasium and steam rooms.
The Saxon Spa and Studio has been designed with the most up-to-date equipment beauty, health and wellness treatments, from a bouquet of hydrotherapies to the innovative Rasul Chamber and Signature Sound Therapy. The Hydro area includes and exterior heated pool and sensational showers, Interior Heated Jet Pool, Cold plunge Pool, Flotation Pool and steam room.
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