From New York City, the Amazing Race 1 takes us to Johannesburg, South Africa. The largest populated city in South Africa, Johannesburg has a turbulent history that culminated in being one of the hosts of the 2010 World Cup. Below are some of the city’s contemporary properties that caught our eye.
(Hotels in Johannesburg; Flights to Johannesburg)
The Peech Hotel Johannesburg (left) has a contemporary Afrocentric design that has been described as edgy. Located in the northern portion of the city, the hotel is close to the largest business district in the city. This area is home to numerous diversions whether one wishes to shop, dine or just visit local pubs. The Peech Hotel Johannesburg is located about 35 minutes away from Johannesburg International Airport. The hotel is committed to operating a sustainable hotel and wants a stay to have as small an impact as possible on the environment. There is sustainability policy that includes solar water heating, grey water recycling and waste processing. The Peech Hotel Johannesburg has non-smoking options among its rooms. Each room is air-conditioned and the private baths contain bathtubs and showers.
Sheer style and individuality is what redefines the travel experience when staying at the African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel (right), Africa’s first truly hip 5 star hotel. Through innovative architecture and outstanding design, the hotel has become an international destination in its own right, attracting those discerning guests who take pleasure in modern elegance and sophistication. The African Pride Melrose is located in a fashionable and secure development in northern Johannesburg. This Johannesburg hotel enjoys close proximity to the city center and the many restaurants, nightlife establishments and other diversions to be found in this bustling African city. There are 118 rooms for hire in total at the African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel. Each of these rooms contains furnishings which include armchairs, leather headboards and feature a contemporary design scheme.
The urban, contemporary and edgy Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch Johannesburg (left) is the latest hot-spot in the trendy Melrose Arch Precinct, a unique city within a city, which boasts a new variety of trendy retail & leisure amenities. Following the success and conversations around its predecessor in Cape Town, this contemporary hotel guarantees to spice-up any visit to Jozi and is aimed at the traveller who enjoys being amidst the energetic urban vibe of the cool city life. The hotel is the choice amongst the “forever young” set and offers affordability and value for money mixed with a sense of unique style, unlike anything seen before in this market. Each classily-designed room offers flat screen LCD televisions, open plan bathrooms and an urban style that will take you back to a bygone era of old Hollywood glamour.