Illovo Dr Obelisk
Illovo Dr Obelisk, Fricker Road, Dunkeld, Rosebank, 2132, South Africa- Monument
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Luxurious Boutique Hotel in Johannesburg
Charming Garden Oasis: Melrose Place boasts a tranquil garden setting where guests can unwind by the outdoor pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of bird-life.
Elegant Rooms with Balconies: Individually decorated rooms offer a cozy retreat, each with a private balcony showcasing either garden or pool views. Guests can enjoy modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, work desk, and a luxurious bathroom with a deep soaking bath.
Convenient Location and Services: Situated in the upscale Melrose district, the hotel provides easy access to nearby attractions like Rosebank and Sandton. Guests can take advantage of the complimentary airport shuttle, access to a nearby gym, and on-site conferencing facilities.
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Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds
387-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, and deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Room details
36 m2
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
45 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Beautiful surroundings comfortable beds friendly helpful staff. Personal greeting by owner
I liked everything
The location was excellent - not far from Melrose Arch, Rosebank, Wanderers Club or Illovo. The room was cosy and an electric blanket was provided. They also provided umbrellas in case it rained. The breakfast options were pretty good - the only one small downside was that they dont cater for muslim travellers by providing halal food - but I didnt go hungry. I didnt know Joburg used the round pins so they also provided adapters which was extremely thoughtful. On the final day after our checkout, which was at 11am, they also gave us an additional room to pray in before our ride to the airport. Sue runs an amazing place. Highly recommend.
Proximity to good restaurants, felt safe.
It’s has a bit of an old colonial times feel to it, but tired.
Struttura molto curata, colazione ottima e personale estremamente disponibile e gentile. Vicino alle principali attività della città. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo
Tutto perfetto
Staff were excellent and attentive. Especially Peter who greeted us at the gate when we came in and saw us to our rooms. Amazing service.
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The location, the ambiance and decor of the place., the staff was amazingly friendly.
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Location
I was given a room right at back, the path to get to it was through the garden with no lighting, the coffee mugs were not properly cleaned, there was no phone to contact to office in case of an emergency or to call for clean cups, the property was old inside and felt damp even though it was February. No value in rate charged
Gorgeous small boutique hotel in Melrose. Felt very safe and a short uber drive to Rosebank mall. Great Greek restaurant nearby which the owner will drive you home after your meal. Henry the hotels driver is great and a good guide for Johannesburg. Sue and her wonderful staff were lovely and a pleasure to spend time with. Room lovely and big and great breakfasts.
Alles
Location
Tired rooms Cleaners didn’t clean toilet after last guest and didn’t empty bar fridge of the last guests food.
The rooms were clean and a decent size. The bed was comfortable and had a lovely lounge. We arrived in the evening but the security guard was friendly and walked us to a great restaurant down the street.
The biggest issue was that I didn't have hot water. Since I only stayed for one night and took a shower in the morning prior to checking out, I was unable to request that they address the issue. My colleague who stayed in the room above me had the same problem. My other colleagues who stayed in the building next to us did not.
Great location, very friendly staff, clean and comfortable, lovely garden and pool, great breakfast
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Good location and friendly staff
Room has no aircon and bath, shower and toilet are in the same room as the bed
Check in was prompt and efficient, Room is spacious and well laid out. Bed is large and comfortable, and the unit we had which was furthest away from reception was very quiet and peaceful. Room TV has various services available. Host Sue is very friendly and accommodating. Area is great for accessing Sandton, Melrose and surrounds.
Breakfast felt limited, no cappuccino on offer, and a single small omelette was served. Coincidentally we where given the last cheese, so nothing available for toast, but Sue was very helpful. There also happened to be construction which was not indicated beforehand on booking.com. It didnt really disturb, but i still would have liked to be aware.
I loved the swimming pool, and the general ambience of the place. It;'s within safe walking distance to the Rosebank Mall, which is well worth a visit, and there are lots of amenities nearby too. A perfect location overall.
I have no problems with the place
Convenient location between Melrose and Rosebank. Simple check in. Lovely staff.
Rooms, furniture and decor are very dated, they could do with some upgrades.
Cordialidade de todos os funcionarios. Café da manhã muito gostoso, ambiente calmo e aconchegante, parece que está em sua própria casa.
Very clean, neat, charming....beautiful gardens, spacious and staff very friendly and helpful.
An oasis in the middle of a big city! Very well located and very helpful and flexible staff. We will definitely be back on our next South African visit! Thank you!
That we had to leave and return to snowy Canada!
Great location, beautiful surrounding, very calm and peaceful, clean and comfortable rooms, very friendly and helpful staff, very good breakfast, absolute pleasure to stay there.
Everything
location is very beautiful and safe Breakfast was also delicious 10/10
Ruhige Lage in einem sehr schönen Garten mitten in der Stadt. Entspannte Athmospäre und sehr freundliches Personal. Sue ist eine tolle Gastgeberin.
Great staff, easy check in and very comfortable
nothing
dejlige værelser, god beliggenhed, god morgenmad
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Un très beau jardin
Bed and location
Nothing
Bien situé, très bon petit-déjeuner, personnel accueillant
Very good internal environment. Very comfortable bed. Very good bath tub.
Breakfast could have been better. Restaurant serving dinner would be a plus too.
Die Kommunikation mit dem Personal, als ich einen Adapter gebraucht habe war dieser nach meiner Rückkehr schon auf meinem Zimmer, das Personal beim Frühstück war so herzlich und zuverkommend, Peter am Eingangstor war immer hilfreich. Ich habe mich von Anfang an zu Hause gefühlt, was bei einer sehr vollen Geschäftswoche sehr hilfreich war. Das Hotel ist ruhig, schön eingerichtet mit einem wunderbaren Garten.
Amazing garden with birdlife
Everything was perfect, room, staff, breakfast, amazing swimming pool
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The location and the room.
There was no internet throughout my stay and the breakfast was not good at all.
Lovely room and grounds
La struttura è molto carina e lo staff gentile
Al nostro arrivo le camere erano freddissime, ci hanno acceso subito le stufe a gas in mezzo alle stanze ma il primo impatto non è stato gradevole, sapendo che saremmo arrivati in tarda serata avrebbero potuto accenderle un po' prima.
This is an oasis of calm in the middle of a bustling city. Spacious rooms and a relaxed atmosphere.
Close to function location.
Electricity issues.
Nothing was too much trouble for Sue and her team. It was wonderfully relaxing, sitting on the terrace, or having a dip in the pool. The garden is a peaceful haven. It was nice having breakfast at a large table, with other guests.
We liked it all.Wondetful
Melrose Place is a wonderful place to stay — beautiful gardens, peaceful surroundings, and a very safe environment. The staff were amazing, going out of their way to make us feel welcome and offering help whenever needed. Sue was a fantastic host! It was a real pleasure hearing her stories, and she gave us excellent tips for sightseeing.
Nothing
L'hôtel est dans un quartier plutôt calme. Il possède un jardin arboré qui offre une ambiance de détente. La chambre était spacieuse et bien équipée, et la literie confortable. Une petite terrasse devant la chambre permet de profiter d'un moment de détente dehors. Le petit-déjeuner est correct et le personnel aimable et attentionné.
Wonderful venue. Most Comfortable mattress I slept on in weeks. Gorgeous rooms with delicious breakfast available. Good security
Nothing
We were made to feel welcome and assisted in every way.
The grounds were beautiful. Nice breakfast variety
Nothing
I had the most delightful stay, the staff made me feel so welcome and cared for. The room was very comfortable and clean, and the location was perfect for our conference just down the road at The Wanderers Club. The gardens were stunning and felt like a total retreat from the bustle of the city. Would 100% recommend to any other travellers.
Absolutely beautiful stay
Le petit déjeuner était parfait et les employés étaient au petit soin J'ai fort apprécié la proximité de l'hôtel avec l'événement qui m'a amené à Johannesburg et la disponibilité de toute sorte de nécessité aux alentours
Le fait qu'il n'y ait que le petit déjeuner
Large clean modern rooms. Large bathroom. Excellent breakfast. Staff fantastic
Large well equipped rooms & bathroom
Francina, Trust and Breakfast team were amazing.
Lage
Nicht einmal ein Wasser auf dem Zimmer, gefährliche offene Gasheizung
When the name boutique is used, one expectations are very high. I slept at Mynlyn Boutique in Pretoria, it was wow and met the standard.
It was close to the venue of the show we were attending and we were able to walk to and from safely.
The setting was perfectly peaceful, all staff were very friendly & helpful. Sue, the owner, was delightful. Our 5 day stay was excactly what we needed after our tour of Sth Africa.
Lovely boutique property on a quiet street in Sandton with easy walking to shops & restaurants. The staff were all so friendly and helpful!! Really good breakfast too!!!
The kindness from the people and the willingness to assist and to accommodate. We felt welcomed and all our needs were met with ease. We loved the warmth and family atmosphere. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Clean and well maintained. Lovely breakfast. Quiet and lovely garden. Staff very helpful and friendly. Electric blanket to help with the cold.
It was really cold (but that is the JHB winter). It is an older but charming building with glass doors, so it is tough to keep the room warm (it must be lovely in Summer). They do provide gas heaters in the rooms, but the one in my room kept switching off on it's own. They also provide enough blankets though. The hot water pressure was low and kept dropping lower while showering. They don't provide a box or pack of tissues in the rooms.
Perfect location for us . Beautiful setting. Pleasant staff and a great sized room . Delicious breakfast included
Room and bathroom cold as it was winter. Offered a gas heater which we’re not really comfortable using.
The location was excellent. The breakfast was fine but not ideal for some dietary quirks. We loved the decor - very English country home. But the property is so cold despite the heaters liberally available. It just needs thin trees trimmed to let in more light.
More natural light into the rooms.
Very comfortable. great location for Sandton, Rosebank etc. Very quiet location, good security. Staff are great!
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Cleanliness
8.73/10Multiple reviews mention that the rooms were clean and comfortable.
Service
9.2/10Numerous reviews highlight the excellent and friendly service provided by the staff.
Location
8.94/10Many guests appreciated the good location of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.69/10Reviews consistently mention the quality and comfort of the rooms.
Amenities
8.42/10General sentiment indicates satisfaction with the amenities, although there are some areas for improvement.
Value for Money
8.68/10The overall sentiment suggests guests felt they received good value for their money.
Food and Beverage
8.53/10Reviews show mixed feelings about food quality, particularly breakfast, impacting the overall perception.
Overall Experience
9.2/10Majority of reviews express a highly positive overall experience.