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The development , located in the fast-expanding suburb of Bredell – northeast of Johannesburg – was the original site for an established conference venue and stayover guesthouse .
Owned by Akani Properties – a pension fund investment company – what is now known as the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre O . R . Tambo , had its fair share of design changes as the project progressed . These varied from the number of rooms to kitchen facilities shifting from the ground floor to the basement , to additional floors being added . The appointment of the operator also bounced around until settling on Radisson .
Marketed as a top leisure destination situated near Africa ' s busiest airport , the 5-star hotel features over 280 spacious and luxurious rooms that primarily service delegates from the conference facility , but also caters to upmarket travellers and locals with its modern facilities , rooftop restaurant and bar , ground level swimming pool and rooftop leisure pool , as well as a separate spa and wellness centre within the complex – all falling under the Radisson brand .
The hotel within the complex is linked to the originally planned boutique-style venue that was to be known as Destiny Hotel as well as the long-established existing conference centre , which the client had bought several years ago , and which forms part of the same site . These facilities were subsequently upgraded to meet Radisson standards when the larger hotel was added , and the re-naming occurred .
The signature restaurant above the hotel , called Level Seven , is also the first in the chain to be located on a 7 th level of a building , adding to the design change adjustments experienced during construction .
Amongst the hotel ’ s other luxury facilities is a casual lounge , regular rooms , luxury suites and a presidential suite , a regular dining centre , pool deck and ground level bar .
MEETING SPECIFICATIONS Before Radisson came on board in this complex there wasn ' t a hotel operator , and because they only entered late in the project timeline , there were some design changes that had to be made to the systems , which of course were still possible .
The development , already being so far along , naturally meant that meeting 100 % of the Radisson brand standards was not possible . No one was able to comply fully as it would
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The lobby area of the hotel has a snack station for guests . |
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The complex comprises from the left : Amani Spa , Hotel |
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The air diffusers in the Level Seven signature restaurant . |
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A typical chilled water air handling unit . |
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