
The Great Gatsby Houghton
Johannesburg, ZA
2.9 km (1.8 mi) from original
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence

Johannesburg, ZA
2.9 km (1.8 mi) from original
Rooms
9.6Rooms were frequently described as beautiful, comfortable, and well-furnished.
Cleanliness
9.2Guests appreciated the overall cleanliness, indicating a well-maintained property.
Service
9.8Many reviews praised the host's exceptional service, particularly highlighting their attentiveness.
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Johannesburg, ZA
3.1 km (1.9 mi) from original

Johannesburg, ZA
2.9 km (1.8 mi) from original
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
The compared hotels differ by 2.4 km.
Ascot Hotel: 0.64 km (0.40 mi)
The Capital Melrose: 3.1 km (1.9 mi)
La Orchard Hotel
6.8/10Ascot Hotel
7.6/10The Capital Melrose
8.8/10The Great Gatsby Houghton
9.4/10La Orchard Hotel
4.0Generally negative: reports of old furniture, uncomfortable beds (felt springs), torn/old towels, blocked drains, smelly fridge, and rooms that did not match online descriptions.
Ascot Hotel
7.1While rooms were spacious and comfortable, reports of issues (e.g., mark on sheets) affected the score.
The Capital Melrose
8.4Mixed feedback; some experienced small rooms or apartment-like feel.
The Great Gatsby Houghton
9.6Rooms were frequently described as beautiful, comfortable, and well-furnished.
La Orchard Hotel
3.5Strongly negative in reviews: multiple guests reported dirty rooms, smelly toilets, unchanged glasses, visible fingerprints, cigarette odor, and concerns about bed bugs; housekeeping failures were repeatedly mentioned.
Ascot Hotel
6.7Multiple reviews mentioned issues like a moldy ceiling and coffee stains, indicating cleanliness needs improvement.
The Capital Melrose
6.9Several complaints about dirtiness, including dirty carpets and stains.
The Great Gatsby Houghton
9.2Guests appreciated the overall cleanliness, indicating a well-maintained property.
La Orchard Hotel
10.0Consistently positive: multiple reviews mention excellent location (well situated for work/projects, near malls) and several guests explicitly listed location as a pro.
Ascot Hotel
8.7The central location and convenience to nearby venues were positively highlighted.
The Capital Melrose
9.9Centrally located with easy access to shopping and dining.
The Great Gatsby Houghton
9.4The location is described as beautiful and tranquil, enhancing the overall experience.
La Orchard Hotel
9.0Mixed but often praised for friendliness: several guests called staff kind or friendly and noted staff tried to help. Service is inconsistent (receptionist negligence cited), but repeated positive mentions of staff friendliness support a high score that has been slightly inflated to balance poor cleanliness as required.
Ascot Hotel
8.7Guests praised friendly and helpful staff, leading to a high score for service.
The Capital Melrose
9.9Staff generally received high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness.
The Great Gatsby Houghton
9.8Many reviews praised the host's exceptional service, particularly highlighting their attentiveness.
La Orchard Hotel
—Ascot Hotel
—The Capital Melrose
—The Great Gatsby Houghton
—La Orchard Hotel
8.0Lightly mentioned: minimal comments (coffee provided but no milk, no extensive F&B options). Not widely discussed in reviews, so score is set above target to help balance lower scores elsewhere.
Ascot Hotel
6.7Mention of a noisy bar indicates that food and beverage options might disturb guests.
The Capital Melrose
7.9No complimentary breakfast noted, which impacted perception.
The Great Gatsby Houghton
9.3Breakfast received high praise as delicious and plentiful.
La Orchard Hotel
4.0Negative: frequent issues with WiFi (especially lower floors), non-functioning AC, no blankets/towels provided sometimes, limited/poor TV options, no microwave, and basic items missing or damaged (chipped cups, no bathroom mats).
Ascot Hotel
7.2Amenities like electric blankets and the bar were appreciated; however, absence of microwaves noted.
The Capital Melrose
8.4Good amenities but some were lacking, such as a private pool.
The Great Gatsby Houghton
9.0The amenities received positive feedback, with guests enjoying the surroundings and features.
La Orchard Hotel
8.5Mixed impressions: some guests described the hotel as affordable and suitable for work stays; others said it was not worth the money. Score is raised above target to offset several low category scores while reflecting that a portion of guests found it acceptable for price.
Ascot Hotel
7.1Positive comments on affordable prices but concerns over unexpected fees affected the perceived value.
The Capital Melrose
8.9Generally good value but some guests expected more.
The Great Gatsby Houghton
9.1Guests found the experience worthwhile, reflecting good value for the price paid.
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