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The InterContinental O.R.Tambo is a comfortable hotel with a contemporary style, located just a few metres from Johannesburg’s largest airport. Despite its proximity to the airport, soundproofing ensures peace and quiet, with the spacious, well-appointed rooms and suites making for a pleasant overnight stay for those arriving or departing this culture-rich city.
While boasting a modern décor, the hotel reflects its traditional African heritage in the local artwork and tribal masks that adorn its walls, as well as in the local cuisine served in its on site restaurant, Quill.
Staff are friendly and will be happy to point you in the direction of Johannesburg’s best attractions.
OUR OPINION:
We think this is a very comfortable, convenient and surprisingly peaceful place to overnight at Johannesburg, especially if you have an early connection the following morning, with the international and domestic arrivals and departures just metres away.
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Rooms
Rooms are well-appointed and split into three categories. All feature spacious en suite bathrooms, TVs, minibars, individually-controlled air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi access, while soundproofing ensures you鈥檙e not disturbed by any noise from the airport.
The entry-level Deluxe rooms are 32 square metres in size and sleep two guests in a large double bed. Executive rooms are more spacious at 44 square metres and feature an additional seating area, while the 68 square metre Suites offer further space and comfort, featuring a separate study, a lounge/dining area, an additional guest bathroom and a king sized bed.
Location
The hotel is just a short walk from Johannesburg鈥檚 international airport, serving as a gateway to Johannesburg and elsewhere, with domestic flights also departing from the airport. It has easy access to rail transport, taxi services and car hire, as well as the cultural attractions of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, which also has an excellent range of bars and restaurants.
Food and drink
The main restaurant, Quill, offers authentic African cuisine alongside international dishes in an elegant setting, with an 18-metre porcupine quill mobile providing a focal point. Open 24 hours a day, it serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with much of the menu specialising in local delicacies such as springbok, crocodile and warthog. There鈥檚 a well-stocked bar serving cocktails, beers and local wines. Guests can also dine in their room.
Facilities and activities
Guests can unwind before or after a flight at the hotel鈥檚 Camelot Spa, which offers a range of rejuvenating treatments while overlooking the city. There鈥檚 also an indoor heated pool and a well-equipped gym. Staff will be happy to recommend places to visit or eat out in Johannesburg, which is well-known for its art and culture scene.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible rooms are available on request.
Tour ideas in Johannesburg
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at InterContinental O.R.Tambo International Airport as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Johannesburg, Soweto & Apartheid Museum tour
You鈥檒l explore the contrasting areas of Johannesburg and its surroundings on this full-day tour, from the leafy suburb of Houghton to the inner-city residential area of Hillbrow, the township of Soweto, and the city鈥檚 modern heart.
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Johannesburg and nearby places
- The Pilanesberg National Park 94 miles away
- The Waterberg 115 miles away
- The Madikwe Game Reserve 154 miles away
- The Escarpment 179 miles away
- Spioenkop 193 miles away
- Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve 194 miles away
- Hazyview 196 miles away
- Eswatini 205 miles away
- Greater Makalali Game Reserve 205 miles away
- The Battlefields 213 miles away