The Residence

It is a very Beautiful place, helps you to relax after along time with your business activities. The place is very calm with cool water.

The hotel is in the upscale Houghton area but I still wouldn't feel safe walking around it! We spent a night in the hotel before flying back to the UK. The hotel’s car picked us up and dropped us off at the airport and the driver efficiently sorted out where to meet our handler. Very impressed with the service. The hotel has a sizable footprint set in lovely gardens with two swimming pools and other pools with fish and running water. Very relaxing. We had a suite in the annex which came with its own hot tub and terrace. The suite was spacious and comfortable. The décor is colonial with an eclectic twist, sometime it worked but other times it looked a bit tacky! We enjoyed a pre dinner drink in the well stocked bar and chose local cuisine for our meal which made a nice change and was good to try something more traditional. The price of food is on the steep side compared to where else we stayed. There was a good choice for breakfast with a cold buffet and hot food to order. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The only issue was with the safe which malfunctioned but they lent us a key so we could leave our valuables there. An oasis ideal for a night or two to chill out.

I wanted to first write that this is the last stop on a trip that brings me to my 134th country, and my 31st in AfricaZ I have a home in Los Angeles and a home in New York City and like to think I stay at some of the finer establishments in the world. I say this without exaggeration your hotel in South Africa is the finest, most beautiful, most welcoming and relaxing hotel I’ve ever stayed in . This is the singular most complete and friendly, attentive , kind and funny hotel staff I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing Nosipho Sam Thomas Layton Bongni Zeto Martin Are of my favorites and I do not know the rest But I do remember each of their smiles and kind words and incredible memories . Kat was the most incredible , thoughtful , witty , charismatic engaged conversationalist. He also was a phenomenal guide around the neighborhood and town . Sam is one of my all-time favorites at any establishment . She made me laugh and joke and was absolutely a dream . Your rooms are truly remarkable in their comfort and beauty. I loved the small touches, the artwork, the beautiful furniture, the design and even the balconies in the bedding and what is easy for hotels to slack off on. Your restaurant was simply exquisite for both dinner and breakfast and I feel like I am in a palace.. tonight at 5 PM when I leave for Los Angeles I will truly be sad to say goodbye to such a beautiful place that really holds my heart Even the gym was phenomenal , surrounded by pristine landscaped gardens and beautiful outdoor furniture Regards, Adam Summer