Overlooking one of the world's largest urban forests is a rare and spectacular jewel - The Munro Boutique Hotel. As the ornate gates swing open to draw one down the funnel of lush honeysuckle and jasmine scented greenery. One looks twice on seeing the monkey forms swinging from a giant jacaranda tree – could this possibly be a suburb in Johannesburg?
This palatial mansion offers five luxurious suites. Nestled in its heart, is a three-story Victorian conservatory. The Hotel is surrounded by waterfalls, exotic plants and panoramic views of the garden city.
A peep into rooms leading off the marble passage has one believing you’re Alice in Wonderland!
Hotel's team attention to detail, impeccable service and passion for indulging esteemed guests will guarantee you an outstanding and memorable experience. This has the promise of a unique place, a private place, where one finds peace in Africa’s most vibrant cosmopolitan city, the city of gold, a special place with warm, welcoming people.
The Munro Boutique Hotel offers five large, luxuriantly appointed suites. Designer and antique furniture, combined with beautiful artworks are in perfect harmony with the graceful ambiance of the hotel.
Each room is equipped with DSTV and balconies overlooking Johannesburg. Hotel's low directive profile, assures all the guests of total privacy always.
The majestic drapes over the bed are in sync with the view one gets of Johannesburg’s northerly suburbs when waking in the morning.
The private balcony gives guests the option of a private breakfast or sunset drink whilst enjoying the backdrop of birdsong in the luxurious garden.
This 80m2 suite is spacious and when doors are thrown open, the garden suite with bougainvillea cascading over the terrace walls appears to intrude into the interior.
The marble bathroom enjoys an element of Grecian elegance with a marble statuette overlooking the oversized bathtub.
This four-poster suite would seem fitting for any Head of State or honeymoon couple wishing to create memories that dreams are made of. The fronds of the pin oak drape themselves along the balcony where a breakfast or sunset drink gets enjoyed in the privacy of one's private space whilst taking in the vistas of Johannesburg's urban forest to the north.
The bedroom has views over the three storey Victorian Conservatory which pulls all 5 suites into the heart of the home.
The marble bathroom with a Persian carpet is a veritable palace, with a jaccuzzi, steam shower and steam bathtub waiting to wash away the troubles of modern living.
The 8 seater adjoining dining room has numerous uses, from an office or boardroom to an elegant reception room for dining.
The charm of the groundfloor Syringa suite is it opens directly onto the koi pond and luxurious growth of the conservatory. The elegant trompe-l'œil art technique on the wall above the luxurious bed replicates the elegance of flowers on the scatter cushions, giving a warm lived in feeling to this cosy suite.
The marble bathroom’s Persian carpet and sound of running water from a fountain, make this a firm favorite with regulars.
This suite sits comfortably overlooking the three storey Victorian Conservatory with a cosy lounge suitably set up for curling with a book or catching a favorite movie on television.
The piece de resistance in this suite, is the jungle filled west facing miniature conservatory.
This special space is ideal for spending private time with a paint brush or merely to gather one’s thoughts with a pot of tea.
The bathroom overlooks south where the plantation blinds give one a feeling of being in another world.
The charm of this suite overlooking the forecourt of the property, appears to envelope guests with South Africa’s renowned artist, Peter Bonney’s landscape painting watching over the kingsized bed.
The marble bathroom houses a shower and plantation shutters, giving this suite a cocooning feeling of pure luxury.
A serviced formal dining room with your own exclusive chef, offers 5-star cuisine that will appeal to even the most discerning of tastes. Alternatively, the Mediterranean-style terrace allows for a more casual meal venue, or a quiet place to enjoy a sunset cocktail above the city lights.
Hotel's plush, secluded lounge affords you the opportunity to entertain your selective guests, or choosen the warm pub in which to take your pre-dinner drinks.
Enjoy and relax in hotel's exeptional swimming pool.
The Munro is central to most of Johannesburg's modern shopping centres and some of the best restaurants, offering both local South African and international cuisine.
OR Tambo International Airport is a mere 30-minute drive away and the nearest Gautrain station is only a 15-minute drive.
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A romantic, elegant and majestic day awaits you, your partner and loved ones. And the Munro Boutique Hotel is the perfect venue for it.
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THE MUNRO BOUTIQUE HOTEL
63 St Patrick Rd Houghton Estate Johannesburg, 2198South Africa