alex C.
Google
We stayed at The Parktonian this past weekend for the Travis Scott concert, and honestly, the experience was very disappointing.
The rooms were decent in size, but several things were not up to standard. The windows were faulty and couldn’t be opened properly, some of the cupboards were broken, and the bathroom was in poor condition — the shower barely worked and the bath was dirty when we arrived. For the price we paid, the room maintenance and cleanliness were unacceptable.
Transport to the stadium was smooth, but the trip back was an absolute nightmare. We were stranded for almost two hours at a garage we didn’t even know, waiting for a shuttle that never came on time. We were told to walk after shuttles in unfamiliar areas, which was completely unsafe — especially since we’re from Cape Town and don’t know Johannesburg well.
The only positive part of our stay was the kind and helpful reception staff, who did their best to assist us when we raised our concerns. Unfortunately, their professionalism couldn’t make up for the overall poor experience.
Wouldn’t recommend staying here again, especially if you’re visiting from out of town or expecting a smooth, reliable transport service.