
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
Johannesburg, ZA
0.00 km (0.00 mi) from original
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Johannesburg, ZA
0.00 km (0.00 mi) from original
Rooms
9.4Rooms receive strong praise: 'penthouse was insane', 'huge rooms', well-equipped and comfortable; turn-down service noted as a luxury.
Cleanliness
9.4Multiple guests explicitly praise cleanliness: 'superschone kamers', 'always neat', 'everything very clean' and well-maintained facilities.
Service
9.6Overwhelmingly positive mentions of staff and management: 'royalty treatment', staff went above and beyond, specific praise for the manager and Bongo who arranged extras and made stays special.
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Johannesburg, ZA
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Johannesburg, ZA
3.0 km (1.8 mi) from original
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
The compared hotels differ by 3.0 km.
Ascot Hotel: 1.0 km (0.63 mi)
Holiday Inn - Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG: 3.0 km (1.8 mi)
Houghton Suites
9/10The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
9/10Ascot Hotel
7.6/10Holiday Inn - Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG
8.4/10Houghton Suites
9.0Everything was excellent.
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
9.4Rooms receive strong praise: 'penthouse was insane', 'huge rooms', well-equipped and comfortable; turn-down service noted as a luxury.
Ascot Hotel
7.1While rooms were spacious and comfortable, reports of issues (e.g., mark on sheets) affected the score.
Holiday Inn - Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG
7.9Guests noted rooms were spacious but some complained of outdated features.
Houghton Suites
8.1Less than my expectations.
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
9.4Multiple guests explicitly praise cleanliness: 'superschone kamers', 'always neat', 'everything very clean' and well-maintained facilities.
Ascot Hotel
6.7Multiple reviews mentioned issues like a moldy ceiling and coffee stains, indicating cleanliness needs improvement.
Holiday Inn - Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG
7.4Several reviews reported the room was dusty and required cleaning.
Houghton Suites
9.6Standard quality for this hotel tier.
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
9.0Multiple comments note convenience (near airport, good for golf, Houghton location) and the property felt safe and secure; generally suited for business and leisure.
Ascot Hotel
8.7The central location and convenience to nearby venues were positively highlighted.
Holiday Inn - Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG
8.9Location was mentioned positively in several reviews, particularly its proximity to attractions.
Houghton Suites
9.6Standard quality for this hotel tier.
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
9.6Overwhelmingly positive mentions of staff and management: 'royalty treatment', staff went above and beyond, specific praise for the manager and Bongo who arranged extras and made stays special.
Ascot Hotel
8.7Guests praised friendly and helpful staff, leading to a high score for service.
Holiday Inn - Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG
8.9Some reviews praised the friendly and attentive staff.
Houghton Suites
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—Ascot Hotel
—Holiday Inn - Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG
—Houghton Suites
9.1Standard quality for this hotel tier.
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
8.0Restaurant food receives praise in several reviews ('food was exceptional', 'Cyra à tester absolument'), but limited breakfast options are mentioned more than once and reduce the score.
Ascot Hotel
6.7Mention of a noisy bar indicates that food and beverage options might disturb guests.
Holiday Inn - Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG
8.9Breakfast received high praise, though some dining services were criticized.
Houghton Suites
9.6Standard quality for this hotel tier.
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
8.5Gym and golf facilities are highly praised, pools noted as attractive; some negative points include hot-tub temperature/timer issues, no on-site shop and tight entry from the golf course.
Ascot Hotel
7.2Amenities like electric blankets and the bar were appreciated; however, absence of microwaves noted.
Holiday Inn - Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG
8.4Overall a good selection of amenities, though some were closed during holidays.
Houghton Suites
8.0Not worth the money.
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
9.0Not explicitly discussed in most reviews; assigned the target overall rating as standard quality for this hotel tier given consistent positive feedback elsewhere.
Ascot Hotel
7.1Positive comments on affordable prices but concerns over unexpected fees affected the perceived value.
Holiday Inn - Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG
7.9Mixed reviews on value due to price increases and perceived shortcomings.
Houghton Suites
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