Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa Dec/January 2020 | Page 66

INSPIRATION City-living at its best The Houghton Hotel – Spa Wellness & Golf NEALE PETERSEN T he Houghton hotel only opened its doors in May 2019 and is already making waves amongst vacationers. Located in the Houghton area in Johannesburg, this 5-star deluxe quality establishment (designed by Boogert- man and Partners) is situated alongside the signature Jack Nicklaus golf course. Not many other hotels in this category can match the quality of amenities, location and hospitality. Apart from the hotel’s luxury interiors, comfort and style, it also boasts a Amani spa & wellness facility, business lounge, ‘Fitbar’ gym and fitness facility, a 500 delegate conference centre dubbed ‘The Venue’, H restaurant with private dining facilities, Nova deli, Skybar and access to the golf course. It has already made a name for itself and has been awarded as the ‘Best Luxury Hotel in South Africa’ at the recent HOSCO Luxury Tourism Awards. It forms part of ‘The Leading Hotels of the World’ group standards and will always be a premier destination for business travelers or those looking for resort and high-quality lifestyle-living when in the city. The Houghton hotel has 60 hotel suites, 36 king suites at 48 m2, ten executive king suites at 54 m2, two junior presidential suites at 87 m2, four presidential suites at 120 m2. The hotel also has seven penthouses that are in a league of their own. Stephen Pellerade – world renowned interior designer created the hotel interior designs and is notorious for his ultra-luxurious furnishings. There are five luxury double-story penthouses from 350 to 450sqm, which includes two dining areas, an entertainment area, jacuzzies, swimming pool and integrated kitchen. The ‘Rockstar’ penthouse is apt name for the 830sqm accommodation facility at R68,000 per night, and is perceived as a discreet haven for high-profile guests, designed as a ‘home 64 DECEMBER/JANUARY 2020 SA Real Estate Investor Magazine away from home’. It includes four bedrooms over two floors accessed by a private elevator. With 24-hour butler service and two lounge and dining areas, wine cellar and private spa and gym, steam room, swimming pool, jacuzzi and entertainment area, there is a mood to suit every environment. A fully integrated kitchen and wine cellar completes the experience. Johannesburg is one of the largest man-made forests in the world, while the Houghton sits ‘smack bang’ within 15 minutes of business districts of Sandton, Rosebank, central Joburg and proximity to OR Tambo International airport. When you stand on the hotel balcony overlooking the incredible city in the background and views looking towards the lavish Houghton golf course, the sound of city traffic hustle and bustle disappears in the canopy of multiple trees on the property. There are medical suites housing 12 different specialists – from dentists, general practitioners, to chiropractors that care for every aspect of the guest’s wellness and wellbeing. Wesley Grobler, the general manager of the hotel says he’s proud to say that is one of Johannesburg’s – and indeed, South Africa’s very finest establishments. REImag agrees and puts them at the top of the ratings for all-round quality, service and hospitality at a rating of 4,8. 4,8 REImag Rating FOR RESERVATIONS Lloys Eliis Avenue, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg [phone] [email protected] thehoughtonhotel.co.za