Nestled in the exclusive Sandhurst suburb of Sandton, Saxon is a statement of ethnic African elegance, combined with personalized attention to detail. Saxon has always been a place of welcome. It was first a home and now it is a home away from home.

With its roots in the heart of Gauteng, it has drawn the warmth of the city that bred it - from the world it has won its refinement and ease. Saxon has witnessed history within its walls as it became home to Nelson Mandela after he was released from prison. It was during this time that he used the beautiful backdrop of Saxon to finish his autobiography "Long Walk to Freedom".

The welcoming entrance with a grand staircase sweeps around a central glass dome, letting in natural light to blend with and enhance the contemporary African decor and handcrafted ethnic artifacts. From the main entrance, one can venture to a boutique shop, piano lounge, smoking library and the dining room. Set in six acres of lush landscape gardens, Saxon has been designed to capture and embrace its natural environment. One of the design themes is the extensive use of water. The central point of the water theme is the magnificent nine hundred and twenty square meter swimming pool.

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• Most Luxurious Accommodations in Johannesburg
• Nelson Mandela wrote his autobiography at Saxon
• Stunning Swimming Pool

Saxon has 26 suites of various sizes with all incorporating complete luxury. All suites comprise a strong element of African art, latticed shutters covering large bay windows, looking onto the tranquil gardens or pool area. Each suite features large screen televisions, VCR and DVD player with surround sound systems. Workstations fitted with multi telephone and fax lines, provide each guest an incomparable experience in business-orientated hospitality.

The four presidential suites feature a separate lounge and dining area. The stunning Mandela and Mbeki platinum suites consist of 500 square meters of unadulterated luxury. There are two bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, a reception area, lounge, dining room, bar and butler's kitchen with a private elevator - a set up worthy of the most discerning traveler.

The ambience of the dining room offers a homely atmosphere, boasting an exclusive and unique wine display. A brigade of world class chefs ensures personalized cuisine, catering for our well traveled guests. The cocktail bar leads off the expansive pool terrace, koi pond and outdoor heated pool.

Despite being embedded in the city of gold, a place most known for its frenetic pace and mining town mentality, there lays a scenic jewel surrounded by lush landscape gardens called Saxon. With its extensive use of water, it naturally lends itself as a reprieve from the daily stresses of major corporate deals and the hectic pace of city living.

The lattice shuttered suites, cool terraces and shaded gazebos adjoining both the heated lap pool and magnificent 920 square meter swimming pool, enhance the fully supervised gymnasium, steam rooms and Clarins beauty salon. A combination of lymphatic, Swedish and Shiatzu massage disciplines are available together with a health menu to suite all jaded palates.

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