The Westcliff
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Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Stars : 5
Capacity : 170
Price : R1613
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Johannesburg is a city literally built on gold. Established in 1886 when gold was struck, the city has been rebuilt four times in the past century. Today, Johannesburg is a lively, affluent and cosmopolitan city, offering the visitor a tempting array of superb restaurants, elegant designer boutiques and bustling world-class shopping centres. Johannesburg also encompasses golf courses, botanical gardens and well-manicured parks dotted amongst its modern amenities.
With easy connections to the Blue Train and Rovos Rail, the city is the gateway to the whole of southern Africa.
La Belle Terrasse and Loggia
Elegant international cuisine complemented by an extensive wine list, silver service and a spectacular backdrop of views by day and glittering night lights have earned La Belle Terrasse the distinction of being among the city’s most celebrated fine dining establishments. Its ability to delight the palate while charming the senses is seductive.
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner you choose to enjoy here, expect the experience to be sublime. However, its splendid Sunday Brunches (served from 11h30 – 15h00) are legendary. The all inclusive buffet offers everything from fruit and breakfast dishes to sushi, salads, charcuterie, Sunday roasts, casseroles, vegetable dishes and an amazing selection of desserts.
Dress: Smart casual
Opening Hours
Breakfast: 07h00 – 10h00
Lunch: 12h30 – 14h30
Dinner: 19h00 – 22h00
Booking essential
The Conservatory
The relaxed welcoming ambience of the Conservatory and Pool Terrace is superb for get-togethers, meetings or light meals. The opulent traditional English morning and afternoon teas have become something of an institution, served from elegantly tiered Edwardian pastry stands. Guests dining in the Conservatory and the Pool Terrace are treated to spectacular views across the elevated pool deck, while bathers enjoy an all-day drinks service from the bar staff.
Dress: Casual Opening hours:
Traditional English Morning Tea from 10h00 – 12h00
Afternoon Tea from 15h00 – 17h00.
Reservations recommended.
The Polo Lounge
A popular drawcard among Johannesburg’s in crowd, the Polo Lounge & Bar features a wide selection of traditional cocktails and mixers. It’s an ideal rendezvous before dinner in La Belle Terrasse or for coffee and a nightcap afterwards.
Dress: Casual
With wealth built on gold, Johannesburg is lively, affluent and cosmopolitan, offering the visitor a tempting array of superb restaurants, elegant designer boutiques and bustling world-class shopping centres... yet it is also fresh and breezy with golf courses, botanical gardens and well-manicured parks dotted amongst its modern amenities. With easy connections to the Blue Train and Rovos Rail, the city is the gateway to the whole of southern Africa, including the world-famous Kruger National Park.
Located in the exclusive northern suburbs of Johannesburg, The Westcliff is easily accessible from the city, Johannesburg International Airport and the central railway station.
The hotel`s limousine service may be arranged to transport guests from Johannesburg International Airport and to the Rovos Rail and Blue Train embarkation points. A complimentary shuttle takes visitors to the elegant shopping districts of Sandton, Hyde Park and Rosebank.
TRANSFERS
Driving times:
Johannesburg Airport, 22 km and 30 minutes by car
Johannesburg CBD, 5 km 8 mins by car
Sandton CBD, 5 km 10 mins by car
Pretoria, 50 km in 40 mins by car
All of The Westcliff`s 80 spacious bedrooms and 35 suites are individually decorated, fully air-conditioned and feature luxurious en suite bathrooms. All rooms offer total privacy and most have sunny, private balconies with spectacular views. Each room and suite is equipped with:
- Satellite TV with VCR
- Alarm clock radio
- Towel heater
- International electrical sockets 220 volts & 110 volts
- Fax machine
- Digital safe
- High Speed internet access
- Butler station with minibar
- 24 hour room service
The Westcliff Hotel are able to accommodate an extra bed for an additional person or child in the following room categories: Junior Suite, Studio Suite, Luxury Suite, Presidential Suite.
The extra person will be charged as follows:
• 0 – 4 years of age (baby) – a cot can be placed in the room at no extra charge
• 5 years and over (child/adult) – an extra bed can be placed in the room at R450 per night
The Westcliff offers a hillside setting and endless views that are unmatched in this vibrant, cosmopolitan city. The 7-acre estate is perfectly situated within easy access of the international airport and the business and shopping centres of Johannesburg and Sandton, while it`s landscaped gardens and Mediterranean village atmosphere ensure that guests are immersed in peace and tranquility. The hotel offers a choice of several spectacular settings - either in the main hotel or at the adjacent conference centre, Jacaranda Hill. Two of the four available rooms may also be used as private dining rooms, accommodating up to 12 people, with spectacular views across the elevated pool deck. The terrace and pool deck also provide a unique venue for informal cocktail functions. With a highly experienced banqueting team, excellent facilities and friendly, professional service, The Westcliff is capable of turning virtually any conference, incentive, banquet or special event into an unforgettable experience.
Guests can cool off in two large, heated swimming pools and two plunge pools, and within the grounds there is also a floodlit tennis court with a resident coach and an executive gym. Golfers can enjoy the facilities of a nearby club, which offers guest membership benefits. To pamper the mind and body even further, qualified staff offer a wide range of treatments at the Camelot Spa.
Wireless internet access is available in all public areas.
RESTAURANTS AND BARS
LA BELLE TERRASSE AND LA LOGIA
The La Belle Terrasse and Loggia feature international cuisine with distinctively South African flair, in an elegant and traditional fine dining environment. Breakfast: 07h00 – 10h00 / Lunch: 12h30 – 14h30 Dinner: 19h00 – 22h00
THE CONSERVATORY
The Conservatory is the ideal venue for all-day light dining and refreshments, where guests can enjoy the spectacular views across the elevated pool deck to Forest Town and the Zoological Gardens beyond.
Traditional English Morning Tea 10h00 – 12h00 / Afternoon Tea 15h00 – 17h00.
THE POLO LOUNGE
With its informal atmosphere and cosy furnishing, not to mention the great selection of traditional cocktails and mixers, the Polo Bar is the ideal spot to rendezvous before dinner in La Belle Terrasse – or afterwards for a night-cap or cigar. Open daily from 09h00 – 00H00.
ECO TOURISM EFFORTS
The Westcliff is actively involved in the following Social Responsibility Programmes.
There are three local charities, as well as the Hotels Housing Trust which funds house-building projects across the country. The three local charities viz. The Hope School for Physically Disabled Children, The Princess Alice Adoption Home and the Zoo Lake Users Committee have a close physical and working relationship with the hotel as they are neighbours of The Westcliff.
The Hope School for Physically Disabled Children is situated next door to the hotel. Built in the early 1900’s, it is a historic Sir Herbert Baker designed building which was donated to the city as a Convalescent Home by one of the city’s first Randlords, Raymond Schumacher. The Home still operates today as The Hope School for Physically Disabled Children.
The Princess Alice Adoption Home was founded in 1930 and is also located alongside the hotel on the Westcliff Ridge. It was founded by Princess Alice, one of Queen Victoria’s grandchildren. Princess Alice came to South Africa when she married the Count of Athlone, who became the Governor General of the Cape. Today the home is run by the Johannesburg Child Welfare Society and is open to orphaned babies of all races and cultures.
The Zoo Lake Users Committee is a non-profit organisation raising funds for the upkeep of Zoo Lake. Zoo Lake was given to the citizens of Johannesburg in 1906 with strict instructions for it to be used as a public park to be enjoyed by all the peoples of Joburg and thus it has managed to escape the ravishes of apartheid. Zoo Lake is widely recognised as Joburg’s most frequented natural public space with music concerts, Carols by Candlelight and art exhibitions taking place throughout the year.
The Westcliff also supports the Hotels Housing Trust which loans money donated by hotel guests to housing projects for the homeless. The Hotels Housing Trust currently supports the internationally acclaimed Habitat for Humanity project which enables local and international volunteers to help construct simple houses for South Africans who have previously lacked decent shelter for their families.
Environmental Programme
The Westcliff currently enjoys Silver Status with the Heritage Environmental Management programme. This programme evaluates environmental and social impacts of businesses, including compliance levels in Purchasing and Procurement, Business Partnerships, Design and Construction, Transport, Resource Management Systems, Fauna and Flora, Communications and Marketing, Community Involvement and Overall Environmental Sustainability.
The Westcliff’s Silver Status is testimony to the hotel’s “above industry standards” commitment to the principles of environmental and social responsibility.
The Westcliff will be starting its own Worm Farm Vermiculture Project in 2008 (the same as The Mount Nelson). All leftover food scraps and organic matter from the hotel will be fed to these special earthworms which they process into the finest fertiliser known as “worm tea”. Therefore instead of being waste, the leftover food it will be recycled to benefit the earth.
The Westcliff is replacing all candescent globes with energy-saving bulbs. The hotel has also upgraded the heater pumps for all four swimming pools on the estate with the latest technology, thus making them more ecologically friendly by consuming less energy and reducing our carbon footprint.
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Activities and Facilities
NOTE : Some of the activities and facilities are not covered by the rate quoted and may be surchargeable.
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Rates
R3225 per room per night in a deluxe room valid 22 December 2011 to 21 December 2012.
Rates above include: A Full english breakfast in the Restuarant. Internet access in the business center for duration of stay. Bottle water on turndown; Gymnasium with 24 hour access and state of the art facilities; secure under cover parking on site; local newspapers and condensed international newspapers on request.
Rates for Executive Suites, Junior Suites, Studio Suites and Luxury Suites all available on request. Please do not hesitate to contact our reservations office for further assistance.
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