
The Nicol Hotel and Apartments
Johannesburg, ZA
7.1 km (4.4 mi) from original
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Johannesburg, ZA
7.1 km (4.4 mi) from original
Rooms
8.1Overall good quality noted, but some issues with room cleanliness and comfort reported.
Cleanliness
7.6Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, particularly with dirty sheets and hair in bathrooms.
Location
9.1Frequent mentions of great location being safe and convenient for shopping and dining.


Johannesburg, ZA
0.79 km (0.49 mi) from original


Johannesburg, ZA
7.1 km (4.4 mi) from original
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
The compared hotels differ by 6.3 km.
Airport Inn and Suites: 0.79 km (0.49 mi)
The Nicol Hotel and Apartments: 7.1 km (4.4 mi)
SUN1 O.R.TAMBO
7.4/10Airport Inn and Suites
8.2/10Palmar Hotel
7.9/10The Nicol Hotel and Apartments
8.3/10SUN1 O.R.TAMBO
6.4Several reviews highlighted small room sizes and issues with amenities.
Airport Inn and Suites
8.0Rooms described as spacious, comfortable and often with kitchenettes; some complaints include noise, non-functioning TV/aircon in a few cases, and minor maintenance issues (e.g., slow sink drain).
Palmar Hotel
7.9Comfort reported, but concerns about room amenities and appliances impacted the rating.
The Nicol Hotel and Apartments
8.1Overall good quality noted, but some issues with room cleanliness and comfort reported.
SUN1 O.R.TAMBO
6.9Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, including unclean rooms and bathrooms.
Airport Inn and Suites
8.0Generally reported as clean with multiple mentions of tidy rooms and housekeeping; a few comments request better floor cleaning and there are occasional cleanliness-related issues noted.
Palmar Hotel
7.4Mixed reviews; cleanliness noted positively, but issues like a foul-smelling blanket and cold showers were mentioned.
The Nicol Hotel and Apartments
7.6Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, particularly with dirty sheets and hair in bathrooms.
SUN1 O.R.TAMBO
8.9Convenient proximity to the airport, making it a favorable location for travelers.
Airport Inn and Suites
9.0Consistently praised for proximity to the airport and convenience for transfers; ideal for short stays before flights though one guest noted difficulty finding the hotel from the provided address.
Palmar Hotel
8.4Location appreciated for accessibility and nearness to the airport.
The Nicol Hotel and Apartments
9.1Frequent mentions of great location being safe and convenient for shopping and dining.
SUN1 O.R.TAMBO
8.9Staff were frequently noted as friendly and willing to assist.
Airport Inn and Suites
8.1Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful (reception and security praised), but there are isolated negative reports including an aggressive general manager and poor handling/communication during an on-site incident.
Palmar Hotel
7.9Generally positive sentiment towards staff, but reports of poor response to issues affect score.
The Nicol Hotel and Apartments
9.1Exceptional service from staff mentioned in multiple reviews, including friendly and helpful interactions.
SUN1 O.R.TAMBO
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5.4Numerous comments about the lack of breakfast options and food availability.
Airport Inn and Suites
7.2On-site restaurant is available and serves acceptable dishes for convenience, but multiple guests found the food mediocre or poorly executed and the offering limited.
Palmar Hotel
8.4No specific comments, default quality for this hotel tier.
The Nicol Hotel and Apartments
7.1Complaints about breakfast and limited food options noted, suggesting room for improvement.
SUN1 O.R.TAMBO
6.9Limited amenities reported, including broken TV and insufficient air conditioning.
Airport Inn and Suites
8.1Property offers practical amenities (pool, parking, kitchen utensils in some rooms, Wi‑Fi), but reports of Wi‑Fi outages, a lift needing service, no airport shuttle and limited weather protection reduce the score slightly.
Palmar Hotel
7.9Amenities generally insufficient; missing items and service failures were noted.
The Nicol Hotel and Apartments
8.1Amenities received a mix of positive and moderate feedback, with some noting issues with offerings like breakfast.
SUN1 O.R.TAMBO
7.9Some reviews indicated it was acceptable for the price given the location.
Airport Inn and Suites
9.0Repeatedly highlighted as good value or 'very good value for money' across several reviews; price-quality balance is a strong positive.
Palmar Hotel
7.4Guests felt that the value did not match the price due to service failures and essential shortages.
The Nicol Hotel and Apartments
8.6Many reviews highlighted great value for money, especially in relation to room size and location.
SUN1 O.R.TAMBO
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