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About the Fairlawns Hotel The Fairlawns opened its doors as a boutique hotel in January 1998, with the original 12 courtyard suites, the restaurant and bar. Today there are another 6 premier suites and a presidential suite, a conference centre, a large fully equipped gym and a spa. Once the private home of John and Anna Thacker, the current owners, the property was bought from the Little Brenthurst Trust of Oppenheimer fame, (hence the Oppenheimer Suite), and consisted of a 10 acre property with horses and stables and rolling lawns (hence the name Fairlawns). Portions of the property have unfortunately been sold off, but it has managed to retain its stately, park-like ambience with huge mature trees and prolific bird-life. The external architecture is Palladian, but there are a myriad styles in the bedrooms, one to definitely suit every taste. Apart from the beautiful surroundings, which without exception seems to elicit the response “one would never say one is in Johannesburg”, the warm, homely ambience is unerringly remarked upon as is evidenced by the comments in the visitors’ book. As one visitor commented “a home away from home, only better’. We believe that in this 21st century with its mass production of products and services which are becoming increasingly uniform across the globe, people from all walks of life appreciate being acknowledged as a very unique individual, in very unique surroundings. We strive to achieve that. Accommodation Facilities at The Fairlawns The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa boasts 19 highly individual, world class, exclusive suites: 12 Courtyard Suites, 6 Premier Suites and a Presidential Suite. Suite Amenities - Spacious en-suite marble bathrooms with separate showers and bidets
- Satellite TV, MNET and local channels
- Built-in international adaptors, Hairdryers, electric shaving sockets (220V),
- Goose down duvets, genuine cotton linen, gowns and slippers
- Extra length beds
- Working desks
- Room safes
- Mini bars
- Working fireplaces, undertile heating in bathrooms
- Individually controlled airconditioning
- Direct international dialing
- Wireless modems available for laptops or dial-up ISDN lines in suites
Courtyard Suites - These original 12 Suites built in 1997 are 54 m2 in area, individually decorated with beautiful hand-painted techniques, high corniced ceilings, sumptuous fabrics and custom designed period furniture.
- They comprise: The Windsor, The Empire, The French Provencial, The African, The Louis, The Bismark, The Swedish, The Scottish, The Mural, The English Manor, The Florentine and no 12 still known as The Honeymoon Suite.
The Premier Suites The Premier wing was built in time for the World Summit held in Johannesburg in August 2002. The wing comprises some of the most opulent and distinctive suites in South Africa. Unlike the Courtyard Suites which have a more Eurocentric theme, the Premier Suites are all related to some aspect of South African history and honour such distinguished men and women as Emily Hobhouse, Jan Smuts, Nelson Mandela, The Dalai Lama, Harry Openheimer and Mahatma Gandhi. Each suite is 84m2 and really qualifies as a junior presendential suite. | |
These suites obviously offer all the amentities of the Courtyard Suites , and some extra features, which include : - Two TV sets per suite
- DVD players
- Jacuzzi baths
- Heated towel rails
- Lounges can be fully seperated from bedroom area if desired by means of shutter doors
- Balconies overlooking the beautiful gardens
- Guest toilets in upstairs suites
The Presidential Suite A traditional, opulent European style villa, boasting 240 square metres of unadulterated luxury. This suite was especially designed for visiting dignitaries and sophisticated world travelers. It boasts : - Three private bedrooms : main, guest and bodyguard/driver/butler room
- The main ensuite bedroom - a truly romantic suite - boasts working fireplace, two balconies with French doors, a steam shower, a 1.8m diameter Jacuzzi bath, extra large walk-in dressing room
- Guest bedroom suite also has a Jacuzzi bath and a large double shower
- Discrete private entrance to the villa
- Equipped Study
- Large lounge with fireplace
- Dining room with cocktail cabinet
- Kitchenette
- Butler service available on request
- Guest cloakroom
Restaurant & Bar Our focus is to provide personal, flexible service in a refined and exclusive establishment. A full English breakfast and continental are included in the room rate and may be taken anywhere, anytime. There is no cut-off time for in-house guests, and they may request breakfast by the pool, on The Rose Terrace, or in their suite should they so desire. However, the buffet is removed at 10h30 am. The lunch and dinner menus are à la carte. Our candlelit dinners can be served in either the Private Dining-Room, in the restaurant or on the terrace. In the summer, guests may request a table be set on the lawns under the stars, or near the lit fountains, a service which we are happy to provide. A light lunch menu and room service menu are also available. In the evenings, relax with an aperitif on the tranquil terrace or sip cognac in front of the winter fire in the Colonial Bar, with its hand-carved elephant heads. In winter, guests congregate around the welcoming fireplace like moths around a candle, for some good old-fashioned gemutlichkeit. The bar is a fully stocked, award-winning bar. To date, 2 merit, 3 platinum and 1 diamond award (one of only 5 National recipients) have been awarded by Diners Club "Wine list of the year" award. The Rose Terrace is open to non-residents for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Facilities and Services - Wireless broadband internet access
- Closest hotel to airport apart from airport hotels
- Airport transfers on request - either a Vito microbus or a Rolls Royce
- complimentary transfers within the Sandton district
- Close to all the major business districts
- 4 km from Sandton City
- Easy access to golf, tennis, squash and horse riding
- Wonderful garden including large sparkling pool
- On-site Health spa facilities and Balinese spa garden
- On-site gym and steam room
- 18 hour Room service
- 24 hour reception and security services
- Secretarial services on request
- Travel assistance
- Same day laundry and valet services (except public holidays)
- à la carte restaurant
- Fully stocked bar
- Elegant private dining room
- Informal terrace dining
Complimentary services - Transfers to within 5kms
- Use of gym and steam room facilities
- Sherry, fruit, herbal teas, filter coffee and biscuits in suites
- Selection of newspapers in restaurant
Complimentary, but by request only - Cars washed
- Shoes polished
- Pressing of one garment per person per stay
- Use of boardroom for informal meetings for in house guest , availability permitting
Function venue - weddings, private and corporate functions
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