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The Grace Hotel

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"MORE THAN A FINE HOTEL... A GRACIOUS HOME"

The Grace is an ideal choice for guests seeking a sophisticated city hotel with the highest levels of service and luxury, as well as that personal charm found only in small establishments.

Set in the heart of stylish Rosebank, a secure, leafy suburb that is cosmopolitan and rich in eclectic restaurants, shopping, cinemas and culture.
The Grace has easy access to Johannesburg’s most prominent businesses and the International airport.

 

As the Grace in Rosebank is a small independent 5-star city hotel within the hospitality industry, we are able to meet our commitments in satisfying the high expectations of our guests, employees and shareholders alike.

We are uniquely positioned in terms of location and facilities, offering our guests a very personal and caring hospitality experience that far exceeds the norm.

"Our mission is to offer a high level of hospitality in abundance"

 
Top 10 Africa/Middle East Hotels - Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice 2005
The Grace in Rosebank voted one of the top three "Best Hotels in Africa" by Condé Nast (USA) Traveler Awards - October 2004
Travel and Leisure Magazine August 2004 – The World’s Best Awards – voted 61st in The World and 13th in Africa and The Middle East
Voted one of the Tourism Leaders of Johannesburg – Johannesburg Tourism Company – February 2004
Best of Johannesburg – 2003 Condé Nast House and Garden Hotlist
Diners Club Winelist of The Year Awards – Merit Award 2000, 2001 Platinum Award 2002, 2003
One of Diners Club Top 100 Restaurants in SA for the last 4 years
Top 100 Hotels Worldwide, Top 15 Africa and Middle East, Best Business Hotel in Africa and Middle East, Best Hotel in Johannesburg – Travel & Leisure – January 2004
Gold list – 8th Countrywide – Condé Nast Gold List 2004
Top Hotel in Johannesburg – Travel & Trade Gazette (UK) 2003
Top 10 Africa and Middle East – Condé Nast Readers Choice 2003
Top 10 Africa and Middle East – Condé Nast Readers Choice 2002
Menu of The Year – Professional Caterer and Hotelkeeper – Winner in Upmarket / Fine Dining category for our Dinner Menu – March 2001
“…simple, elegant and contemporary, in both look and structure…”
Top 100 hotels worldwide, top 100 Africa & Middle East and 3rd worldwide for service – Conde Nast Readers Choice Awards 2001
Best Petite Conference Venue – Venue Finders 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Voted SA’s Best Luxury City Hotel – AA Travel Guide and Accommodation Awards 1999
Voted South Africa’s best luxury city hotel – SAA 1999
Gold achiever – AA Accommodation Awards 1999

 With only 73 bedrooms, The Grace in Rosebank is ideally positioned to provide personal, unobtrusive hospitality. Our classical standards of excellence date back to an era of gracious living and dedication to detail.

The Grace has generously proportioned double or twin rooms each with adjoining bathroom and separate shower. French casement windows afford views to the north, south, east and west. Guest accommodation starts on the fifth floor.

Each with a spacious bedroom, bathroom and separate shower, separate lounge and guest toilet, separate lounge suitable for small business meetings and private dining for up to six people.

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On the top (10th) floor there are three luxury, one-bedroomed penthouse suites, each with en-suite lounge, guest toilet, adjoining bathroom and separate shower. French doors open onto a private balcony.

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Chef of "The Dining Room", Raymond Rundle, has been with The Grace in Rosebank since July 2000, and is currently a member of the Chef's Association of South Africa. Raymond approaches cooking with a combination of creativity, insistence on the finest, natural ingredients and a flair for authentic food with an African flavour.

The Dining Room's menu is SIMPLE, ELEGANT AND CONTEMPORARY. Cuisine is unpretentious yet creatively designed to please and delight the guest rather than impress. Our menu reflects Raymond's game lodge background and menu choices include African-inspired favourites like our Roulade Trio of Smoked Springbok, Smoked Crocodile and Smoked Ostrich; main course of Loin of Venison (flamed in Grappa and stuffed with Thai chicken liver pâté) and for dessert, Rooibos Crème Caramel.

Offering an elegant yet convivial atmosphere and consistently good food, The Dining Room is a favourite haunt of many well known businessmen and celebrities alike. In the seven years of its existence, THE DINING ROOM has earned a reputation for its creative menus, elegant yet unpretentious ambience, consistently good cuisine and attentive service. The series of sumptuous gourmet food and wine evenings held at The Grace in Rosebank have become an ever popular feature of this restaurant.

The Grace in Rosebank's Vinothèque is an intimate private dining venue whiChef of "The Dining Room", Raymond Rundle, has been with The Grace in Rosebank since July 2000, and is currently a member of the Chef's Association of South Africa. Raymond approaches cooking with a combination of creativity, insistence on the finest, natural ingredients and a flair for authentic food with an African flavour.

The Dining Room's menu is SIMPLE, ELEGANT AND CONTEMPORARY. Cuisine is unpretentious yet creatively designed to please and delight the guest rather than impress. Our menu reflects Raymond's game lodge background and menu choices include African-inspired favourites like our Roulade Trio of Smoked Springbok, Smoked Crocodile and Smoked Ostrich; main course of Loin of Venison (flamed in Grappa and stuffed with Thai chicken liver pâté) and for dessert, Rooibos Crème Caramel.

Offering an elegant yet convivial atmosphere and consistently good food, The Dining Room is a favourite haunt of many well known businessmen and celebrities alike. In the seven years of its existence, THE DINING ROOM has earned a reputation for its creative menus, elegant yet unpretentious ambience, consistently good cuisine and attentive service. The series of sumptuous gourmet food and wine evenings held at The Grace in Rosebank have become an ever popular feature of this restaurant.

The Grace in Rosebank's Vinothèque is an intimate private dining venue which can seat up to 20 guests for discreet functions or special celebrations. THE DINING ROOM itself can cater for private functions of up to 75 guests.

During our balmy summers The Grace in Rosebank's tranquil roofgarden and pool terrace is an idyllic setting for alfresco breakfasts, lunches or evening drinks.

Location
The Grace is set in the heart of Rosebank, a stylish, cosmopolitan neighbourhood.

Within walking distance of:

  • Restaurants
  • Department stores
  • Speciality shops
  • Cinemas
  • Banking and recreational facilities.

Covered, elevated walkway links the hotel to The Mall of Rosebank.

10 Minute transfer to Sandton City and CBD.

Airport

    Johannesburg International Airport:
  • Approximately 26km (approx. 45 minutes) drive from hotel
  • 24 Hour transfers available by arrangement

Rooms

  • 60 Guest bedrooms.
  • 10 Suites all individually decorated with adjoining lounges suitable for small business meetings and private dining.
  • 3 Luxury Penthouse Suites with view balconies.

Dining
The Dining Room Restaurant serves lunch and dinner (à la carte menus), with specially selected wines from the Vinothèque.

  • Sumptuous breakfasts served in The Dining Room
  • Light meals, afternoon tea and drinks served on the rooftop garden terrace
  • Private dining in the Vinothèque (available for guests to hire)

Business Services

  • 12 Seater boardroom
  • 30 Seater conference room
  • Business centre and secretarial services
  • Fax/Internet connections in all rooms
  • International plug points in all rooms
  • Converters available on request

Added Value

  • 2 hour complimentary use of boardroom for in-house guests, thereafter R200-00 per hour.
  • Use of facsimile machine (calls charged to your own account) and VCR in your room
  • 1 Bottle mineral water in your bedroom
  • Satellite TV in all Rooms (selected channels)
  • Laundry and valet service (first pressing is complimentary)
  • Complimentary teas and coffees with pastries and cakes (Café Complét)
  • Complimentary access to a Virgin Active Health Club
  • 24 Hour room service, security, porterage
  • 24 Hour airport transfers by arrangement
  • Complimentary transport within 10km radius of the hotel - subject to availability
  • Complimentary use of a mobile phone (guest only pays call charge and insurance of R10 per day)
  • Complimentary 10 minutes back and neck massage (subject to availability on check-in)

Public Facilities

  • Outdoor heated rooftop lap pool
  • Rooftop terrace with English country-style garden
  • Satellite TV in all Rooms (selected channels)
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Complimentary Secure, underground parking
  • Covered walkway access linking hotel with Mall of Rosebank
  • Private guest lounge and small bar
  • Extensive library
  • Gym on 5th floor

Area Attractions

Stylish shopping malls, art galleries, cinemas, craft markets, entertainment centre and more than 50 restaurants within one block of The Grace.

  • Soweto Township tours
  • Newtown Cultural Precinct tours
  • Apartheid Museum tours
  • Sterkfontein Caves (Cradle of Mankind)
  • Elephant Sanctuary
  • Rhino Breeding Centre
  • Cheetah Research Centre
  • Lion Park Tour / Gold Reef City Mining Tour

Massage

*Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage
A wonderful antidote to stress and muscle tension, this massage concentrates on specific areas of tension in the back, neck and shoulders.
30 minutes R200
60 minutes R280
 

*Swedish Body Massage
This full-body massage provides a sense of well being and helps to reduce tension, soothe sore muscles, increase circulation, and induce relaxation.
60 minutes R280
90 minutes R340

*Aromatherapy Body Massage
A relaxing massage, using aromatic essential oils to ease away tension. Essential oils are chosen according to your needs.
60 minutes R340
90 minutes R440

Sports Massage
Ideal for sport-weary bodies, this is an intense, deep pressure massage focusing on the underlying muscles.
60 minutes R340
90 minutes R440

*Foot Reflexology
A pressure point massage applied to the reflex areas of the feet to improve circulation and create a general sense of well-being.
30 minutes R190
60 minutes R330

Hot Stone Therapy
For this special re-energising massage, warm basalt stones are used to massage the body. Stones are placed on specific areas of the body to create a soothing, harmonizing effect.
60 minutes R340
90 minutes R440

* Please be advised that these treatments could contain iodine. Should you be allergic to iodine, please request an alternative treatment.

Body Wraps
Specialised products containing marine extracts are chosen for your specific needs. Exfoliation is followed by an application of marine mud. The body is wrapped to optimise the therapeutic action.

* Detox Body Wrap
This highly effective treatment concentrates on detoxifying the body by encouraging the elimination of toxins and impurities.
60 minutes R400

* Marine Lipo Slimming Wrap
A slimming treatment to reduce overall puffiness and fluid retention and assist in the process of elimination. The body appears firmer and circulation is improved.
60 minutes R400

Remineralising Wrap
An invigorating treatment, concentrating on restoring vital minerals, vitamins and trace elements back into the skin. Stimulates circulation and helps reduce fluid build up in between the tissues.
60 minutes R400

* Please be advised that these treatments could contain iodine. Should you be allergic to iodine, please request an alternative treatment.

The Spa Skin Treatments
Facials are customised to meet the requirements of your skin, using specialised products. Facials begin with a personalised skin consultation.

Classic Spa Skin Treatment
A basic, revitalising skin treatment, which includes skin analysis, cleanse, tone, exfoliation, facial massage, mask and hydration.
60 minutes R280

Gentleman's Spa Skin Treatment
A basic facial geared specifically to a man's skin, which includes skin analysis, cleanse, tone, exfoliation, facial massage, mask and hydration.
60 minutes R280

* Hydrating Skin Treatment
Specially for dry and dehydrated skin. A moisture-rich mask is applied to rehydrate the skin, leaving the face moist, radiant and smooth.
90 minutes R400

* Anti-Ageing Skin Treatment
An intensive replenishing treatment that helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and protects and firms the skin.
90 minutes R400

* Purifying Skin Treatment
A treatment for oily and problematic skin. Regulates the sebum production, oxygenates the tissues and refines the pores leaving skin looking spectacular.
90 minutes R400

* These facials include a self-heating mud application along the spine or to the feet to detoxify and remineralise the body (contains iodine).

Eye Contour Treatment
To be enjoyed with a facial or on its own. Soothes, decongests, firms and regenerates the delicate eye area.
30 minutes R220





 

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