WeeklySA_AdminHUB: Boasting 453 rooms, the boutique hotel is a haven of trendy amenities, including a robot concierge and a rooftop with spectacular city views…
By Len Maseko
Sandton is home to some of the world’s swankiest hotels – most of them architectural masterpieces that give the Johannesburg financial hub’s skyline its aura and magic.
Renowned for its world-class tourist infrastructure, Sandton’s central business district bustles with tourists all year and round the clock, exuding electric energy that draws both tourists and South Africans to its ritzy precincts.
This is where business mixes with pleasure, an expanse offering a wide choice of accommodation and top-class restaurants. Its allure draws thousands of tourists every year, just to bask in its energy and glamour.
Amid all the splendour, multiple hotels that proudly claim its auspicious address undoubtedly breathe life to the sconce – and so too the glorious culinary establishments and nightclubs which give it the heartbeat. Part of the CBD’s skyline is a seven-storeyed hidden gem with a modest façade and yet – on entry – surprises unsuspecting guests with an ultra-stylish interior décor brimming with psychedelic colours.
From the cavernous reception area right up to its bars, restaurants, spa and conference rooms, the wonderland of bright-coloured patterns bears the hallmarks of a painter’s canvas, filling the guest with instant warmth and euphoria.
As a place that prides itself on being “a dream realised”, Hotel Sky beams sensual energy which extends to its decadent restaurants, cocktail bars – especially the pool deck, which rocks to Afro-Latin parties on Sundays.
Elsewhere in the sconce, the Eclipse Restaurant throbs with Afro-chic style, indulgence, and unforgettable experiences converging the heart of Sandton, offering mouth-watering menu and impeccable service.
Eclipse holds true to its celestial inspiration, resplendent with quirky and elegant interior that celebrates modern colours, plush velvet, wood, and custom furniture pieces. Its ambience is a fusion of vibrant interior decked with black and gold leopard and zebra print dining chairs, crystal chandeliers. The confetti of colours – inspired by African culture – seamlessly combine to create a bright and colourful space designed to dazzle the eye.
Being central and within reach of Gautrain Station, Hotel Sky Sandton is ideal for conferences or events – all supported by state-of-the-art technology. For smaller gatherings, there are ample boardrooms – 11 in total – which cater for every guest’s personal needs, from small and intimate to large executive meetings for 200 delegates – powered by uncapped, high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, including our conference facilities and boardrooms.
Situated on the first floor of Hotel Sky Sandton, the Solstice Conference Room can host between 70 and 240 guests, depending on the seating configuration. The room can also be divided into two smaller spaces to cater for more intimate functions. A cinema is a surprise fixture, perfect for a languid film viewing or live streaming conferencing.
Another spunky feature, Galileo Piano Lounge, is located in a spacious atrium flooded with natural light on the second floor, where the unique self-playing grand piano and a marvel to experience.
The hotel was built in 2020 and has 453 rooms, complemented by a host of trendy amenities, including a robot concierge, a baby grand piano, and a rooftop with city views.
