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The Residence Boutique Hotel

5.0 of 5
17 4th Avenue | Houghton, Johannesburg 1477, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013
Mike B Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Returned to the Residence in Johannesburg, slightly nervous since we had had such a great experience on our previous trip in January and didn't want to spoil the memory. We needn't have worried - this is still one of the best hotel experiences anywhere in the world, and we had a fabulous time again. Personal service, very friendly atmosphere and... More

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The Residence T, Manager at The Residence Boutique Hotel, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Thank you so much for your kind words. It was so lovely welcoming you back. Your input is always welcome and may i note that we are busy adding on more exciting dishes to our menu and hope you will enjoy them on your return. From all of us at The Residence we would like to say thank you once... More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

We stayed at this boutique hotel for one evening en route to Botswana. Members of our party had travelled from Asia and rather than continuing onwards we decided to adjust to the time zone by spending a day in Johannesburg. We booked our airport transfers directly through the hotel, and while pricier than an airport taxi would have been, service... More

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The Residence T, Owner at The Residence Boutique Hotel, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you had an enjoyable trip and a safe trip back home. From all of us at The Residence would would like to wish you all the very best and thank you once again for the review. We really... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

The Residence Inn is a perfect place to adjust to the time and place of South Africa. Between long flights and the start of safaris, we planned two nights in Johannesburg. We knew we would need to rejuvenate after 22 hours of travel and expected to need time for our bags to catch up to us. (Happily, KLM "disappointed"; our... More

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The Residence T, Owner at The Residence Boutique Hotel, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Thank you so much for your kind words. We really do appreicate it and are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope you had a safe and enjoyable trip back home. From all of us at The Residence we would like to wish you all the very best and look forward to welcoming you back. More

Minnesota
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30 reviews 30 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We stayed in Joburg at The Residence for 2 nights in May and wished we could have stayed for a week. The hotel itself apparently used to be 2 large homes that were remodeled and brought together as one boutique hotel. The rooms are exquisite and completely unlike a regular "hotel" room. The full breakfast (included) was a wonderful treat,... More

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The Residence T, Owner at The Residence Boutique Hotel, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with such an amazing review. We really do appreciate it and more importantly the fact that you enjoyed your stay with us. From all of us at The Residence we would like to wish you all the very best and hope to welcome you back someday soon. More

Toronto, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We recently travelled to Johannesburg to visit an aging parent and conduct personal business. Unable to stay with family any longer we looked to a hotel for accommodation for the 2 weeks. How fortunate we were to find The Residence. This is a small boutique hotel fashioned out of 3 residential homes in a quiet suburban neighbourhood. Our first taste... More

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The Residence T, Owner at The Residence Boutique Hotel, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with such an amazing review. We really do appreciate it and are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back and Lucky says a special hello. From all of us at The Residence we would like to wish you all... More

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

We stayed at The Residence for only one night while transiting Johannesburg, but really wish we could've stayed longer! Everything about our stay was perfect. The hotel is beautifully decorated, the staff very professional and courteous, and the breakfast was excellent. We arranged for transfers to/from the airport with the hotel, and were very impressed by the comfortable and reliable... More

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The Residence T, Owner at The Residence Boutique Hotel, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and really appreciate you taking the time to provide a review. We trust you had a safe and enjoyable trip back. From all of us at The Residence we would like to say thank you once again for your... More

Charlottesville
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013 via mobile

This was the best hotel experience that I have ever had in my life ... Which includes the Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, and Intercontinental hotels all over the world. The facilities are 5 star and the service even higher. In particular, I would like to recognize Warren, Keith, and Khuliso (my hired driver for 2 days), as well as Sanet,... More

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The Residence T, Owner at The Residence Boutique Hotel, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Thank you so much for your amazing review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and really appreciate you taking the time to review us. From all of us at The Residence we would like to wish you all the very best and hope to be able to welcome you back again some day soon. Kindest regards... More

Brazilia
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

The Residence is doing a superb job. Our room was beautifully decorated. I cannot fault the service which was impeccable throughout. I would highly recommend this boutique hotel to anyone, and look forward to returning.

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The Residence T, Owner at The Residence Boutique Hotel, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Thank you so much for providing us with your review. We really do appreciate it. More importantly, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Wishing you all the very best. The Residence team More

Lahore, Pakistan
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18 reviews 18 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

A quick stay while transiting Johannesburg - debated whether it was worth spending so much for such a short time - absolutely was! I can't wait to go back. Great room with a nice patio - lovely bar area, great breakfast.

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The Residence T, Owner at The Residence Boutique Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your review, we really do appreciate it. Hopefully we will get to be of serves to you for a bit longer next time. Until then, all the very best. Kindest regards The Residence team More

Calgary
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47 reviews 47 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We had a wonderful two night stay at the Residence Boutique and would highly recommend it. It is a little outside the city and would require a taxi to city center but for us that was no problem. Our room had a lovely deck overlooking the city as well as our bedroom, sitting area and outside shower and bath tub.... More

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The Residence T, Owner at The Residence Boutique Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with your review. We really do appreciate it. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for letting us know about the dusty outdoor bath. We have addressed the issue with housekeeping and are providing refresher training. From all of us at The... More

 
 
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Address: 17 4th Avenue | Houghton, Johannesburg 1477, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Greater Johannesburg > Johannesburg
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 57 hotels in Johannesburg
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Residence is a five star boutique hotel which is truly one of a kind. No effort has been spared in creating a warm, luxurious, elegant and inviting atmosphere. With eleven designer suites with ultimate comfort and privacy, here you can sit back and take in the views of the garden, tennis court and pools. Explore the serene sanctuary of the senses with our spa or simply relax and unwind in the sauna and steam room. ... more   less 
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