Pablo House

We enjoyed our quick two-night stay at Pablo House. We were recovering from jet lag and doing some sightseeing in Joburg. The staff is very warm and welcoming, our room was exceptionally comfortable with a beautiful view of the koppies, and the food at the restaurant was delicious. Cocktails were great, and I felt pampered as I spent some time hanging out at the pool when the bartender came all the way down to the pool to ensure my drink wasn't empty.

I stayed here for an academic conference at the nearby University and had a great time. The room was comfortable and well appointed with a lot of thoughtful touches. The breakfast was excellent, though the kitchen was a bit slow. I thought I would end up trying a number of restaurants around the city, but once I had dinner at Pablo House, I didn't want to go anywhere else. I particularly enjoyed the hospitality of Leigh and the problem solving of Winston. The airport transfers made everything smooth.

The art and location are nice. Scratch the surface though, and this place completely ignores the details. On arrival we were offered a welcome drink and asked to fill out a form. We were not given details of breakfast, check out, layout of the hotel etc and were otherwise ignored. We were then told to get up and move to the rooms as our bags were being moved. No chance to finish our drinks. We were placed in room 8 which is a huge self-contained apartment. Our bags were placed in the bathroom. There are stains on the couch. The wifi did not work from evening until the next day. The pillows on the bed were as flat as pancakes and terribly uncomfortable- my husband and I are awoke at 4am unable to sleep. There is one enormous window with no curtain for privacy. It rained heavily overnight and by morning there was a flood outside our door. They offered to organise a transfer to the airport that cost more than what I paid in Switzerland. We made a reservation for dinner at 730pm and requested a window seat, which the person at reception confirmed and booked on the computer. When we arrived at 720pm we were informed the kitchen was going to close at 730 and were not given the window seat as it had been ‘booked’ for someone else. We saw no one else arrive. It was too dark to read the menus and the lights came on as we were about to finish our meal. All in all a weird and disappointing stay for the last night of our honeymoon. I would not stay here again, I think they are going for a trendy vibe that might suit a hostel or a backpackers type traveller.

Always our top pick in Johannesburg, we've been here multiple times. There's something special about an owner-operated place! Pablo House vibes are unmatched, thanks to stunning views, art, and the cocktail bar. The food is a major draw too; their restaurant is top-notch. Plus, parking's safe and the WiFi's quick.

The place to be Johannesburg De la chambre au restaurant rien a dire Petit déjeuner fabuleux N'hésitez pas ... Un accueil aux petits soins Des pizzas au feu de bois Une vue sur Johannesburg Une piscine bien tenue Bref tout ce qu'il faut pour commencer un séjour en Afrique du Sud

This is my absolute favorite hotel in joburg. I stay here every time I'm in the city. I love everything about it - the staff, the drinks, the art, the pizza, the breakfast, the location, the rooms. Just amazing! Already looking forward to my return!