The Winston Hotel

I was very underwhelmed by my room, the amenities, and the service. Overall, the place felt more reminiscent of a very nice hostel than a "5-star luxury hotel". Bar was unstaffed. Restaurant was really not great. The room was small. Some of the furniture and fixtures seemed very old. For instance, the bathroom mirrors needed to be replaced a while ago. As far as I could tell there was no spa or any of the things you'd expect from a 5-star hotel. At the end of my trip I needed to book another night in Johannesburg and made sure to book it somewhere else. However, if you want a cheapish stay in a nice central area, this is a good option, but don't expect too much..

This hotel is so beautiful. The decor is stunning. My husband and I stayed in a courtyard suite and it is worth the upgrade. The bed was the most comfortable bed we’ve ever slept in (to where we want to ask the hotel where they buy their linens). The little details made the stay even better: there was a heater in the bathroom, fragrance in the lobby, and a fire pit by the pool. The staff is so attentive and helpful, they held our luggage there for 7 hours after we checked out. The location is great too. It was a 5 minute walk to the Rosebank Mall

I am completely disgusted with the service received from the Winston. I made a booking for only one night and I had asked the hotel if they could make the room special for my MD by allowing them to have lunch in the room. The hotel responded that they have room service. They did nothing to assist in making the room special and making an extra effort to make sure my MD is happy. I expect better from a five-star hotel. I asked the receptionist if I could speak to the Manager. She said he was in a meeting and that I should try and call later. I told her to give him my number and have him call me. Why do I need to chase a manager if I am paying for a service? I then told the receptionist if she is unable to assist me I want to cancel the booking and get a refund. She said that it is fine I should just send an email. I sent an email and she responded that there is a 100% cancellation charge. This is unacceptable. She should have told me this on the phone when I spoke about canceling. I would have not canceled and booked somewhere else had I known about the 100% cancellation fee. This deffinitly should have been communicated to me when I phoned to ask about the cancellation. I already booked another hotel for my MD that was willing to accommodate him for the same price. I was told that a manager would call me and I am still waiting for a call. This is the worst experience I have ever had with a hotel. They need to work on their communication skills.

This hotel is amazing. Everyone is super friendly and genuine. I had one of the best times staying here. I loved the decorations in the lobby and in the room. It was always nice strolling by the courtyard whenever I needed to leave or enter, it was quite refreshing. Location is not too far from Sandton. The food was always great, the breakfast was stellar and I woke up every time for it. They also have very good tour and adventures to explore South Africa. Highly recommend the Lion and Rhino reserve.

I didn't stay at the hotel but attended a bridal shower at this beautiful venue. This hotel is a hidden gem and well located. The service was great, the food was excellent and overall a good time was had by all. This is certainly a great place to hold a small function.

The network reception is almost non-existent, and the WiFi is poor quality. It takes a very long time for the hot water to start pouring out of the taps. My key card was dysfunctional, and as a result I kept having to make multiple trips to the reception each time I needed to get into my room. It took close to 30 minutes for the staff to bring me an iron and ironing board. You'd expect a so called 5 star hotel to have enough amenities. There's barely enough parking space.

Friendly and welcoming staff and an inviting environment. The shared spaces are uniquely decorated and offer a nice place to sit and relax, enjoy coffee or wine and for us...adjust to the time zone. A very full breakfast menu was included in our room rate which was tasty and made better by the delightful servers. Our room suited us well with a king size bed, many blankets and pillows with a large bathroom. I definitely recommend the Winston!!

I enjoyed my stay at this elegant boutique hotel located within walking distance of the Rosebank Mall. My room was quiet and comfortable and overlooked the swimming pool. I also enjoyed my dinner at the hotel restaurant I had the fish of the day. There was wifi available in my room. Staff were very friendly and helpful. It was a very enjoyable and relaxing stay.