"Housed in the leafy Houghton suburb near Melrose Arch and Rosebank, this thoughtfully restored nine-room boutique hotel was once the home of Nelson Mandela and evokes a strong sense of intimacy and history. Guest rooms feature bespoke artwork that traces Mandela’s life and the nation’s democratic journey, while the dining room serves a taut menu of his favourite dishes—notably springbok carpaccio and malva pudding—presented with theatrical touches like folded paper sealed with wax as a nod to his handwritten prison letters." - Sophie Baker