Intercontinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo airport
What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Spire Royal Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked executive room and was not upgraded
How are the rooms?
Around 45sqm, corner room
Elegant interior design.
Bedroom with very comfortable bed
Bathroom with bathtub, walk-in rain forest shower, two sinks and small toilet
Flat screen television set with moderate selection of international channels
Bose wave system, Kettle, Nespresso machine
Very quiet
How is the exec. lounge?
No Access, not sure if there is one
What was your welcome gift?
Selection card at arrival and a business card holder in the room
Did you receive fruit in the room?
2 apples and a 33cl bottle of lemonade on a plate
What was good and what was bad?
GOOD
- Very attentive staff and speedy laundry service
- Elegant decor and atmosphere
- Nice breakfast selection
- Directly opposite international arrivals
BAD
- No room upgrade (although the lady at check-in told me this was an upgraded room)
- Internet very slow
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Only if I have a reason to stay at the airport. IC Sandton has better value, location and RA recognition
Last edited by HaikoW; Dec 8, 2015 at 1:36 pm
Reason: added internet remark