Palazzo Montecasino Hotel - Johannesburg

The Palazzo Montecasino Hotel, Johannesburg is situated in the suburb of Fourways, near to a motorway slipway, about 20 minutes drive from Sandton, 30 minutes taxi ride from Johannesburg International Airport and 40 kms from the city centre. Rooms are specious, well equipped, comfortable and have large windows, most of which face beautifully maintained gardens. The Palazzo Montecasino Hotel, Johannesburg is steps away from a large shopping mall and is next to a casino. This hotel features conference facilities, a gym and a large outdoor heated swimming pool, set in landscaped gardens.

These spectacular rooms have 'double comfort' mattresses on all of the large beds and are all spacious. The en-suite bathrooms have seperate baths and showers, as well as a hairdryer. Each room has air-con, mini bar, radio and satellite TV with pay-per view movie channel. There is also a writing desk with modem point for lap top use. All rooms have large windows with views of the beautifully maintained gardens. There is 24 hour room service.

The restaurant has stunning views of the gardens and offers an a la carte menu with choices of international and South African cuisine, as well as an extensive wine list There is also a cocktail bar that serves pastries and coffee.

The grand reception has a Tuscan tiled floor, long marble reception desk to the right and a concierge desk to the left. A large table with fresh flower display ist at the centre of the lobby with hanging chandelier above. The lobby has large windows at the entrance affording lots of natural light.

The entire hotel is a replica of a 300 year old Tuscan village. The hotel has different parts of the 'village' painted in either Tuscan-terracota red or yellow. The tallest part of the hotel is 5 storeys.