Michelangelo Hotel
The Renaissance architecture of the luxury Michelangelo Hotel – centred around an airy atrium – is far removed from the hectic pace of Sandton, the nearby hub of tourism, business and shopping. As you perch above Nelson Mandela Square and watch the goings-on below, you will experience immaculate service and feel that you are part of the privileged jet set.
The hotel has 242 en-suite rooms or suites, which include 218 deluxe and superior rooms, 22 premier and executive suites, and two presidential suites. Twenty-four hour room service is available. A stay at the five-star hotel includes the use of the health and fitness centre with sauna and steam room; an indoor heated swimming pool; and access to the Renaissance Spa in the adjacent Michelangelo Towers.
The Piccolo Mondo Restaurant offers the option of Mediterranean a la carte or a three-course set menu with a focus on seafood, and an extensive wine list. Guests can also enjoy snacks or light meals in the Il Ritrovo lounge. There are also a number of other restaurants specialising in Thai, Greek, seafood, Italian and local food in the square directly below, only an escalator ride away.
Other services available: Conferencing and banqueting facilities (up to 160 guests can be accommodated); wireless internet connectivity; airport shuttles (the hotel is about 30km from OR Tambo International Airport and is also close to the Gautrain); digital safes in all rooms; and medical service on call.
The Michelangelo hotel is the flagship of the Legacy Hotels and Resorts group and this fine establishment sees its patrons returning time and again to soak up the atmosphere and opulence.
It is a great base from which to experience the business and leisure hub of Sandton.