A city hotel offering 115 suites and guest rooms, The Westcliff is nestled in the many trees that make up the urban jungle of Johannesburg. It’s part colonial, part contemporary and completely luxurious. It’s located in the suburb of Johannesburh which carries the sane name and close to the Johannesburg Zoo and surrounding Zoo Lake, a haven and hang out for local artists.

Decorated by local designer and decorator Graham Viney the suites feature bold floral prints and a strong color palette that invites relaxation. The rooms and suites feature views of the zoological gardens and the city of Johannesburg.

The finery extends to the food on offer too. La Belle Terasse serves international fare with a South African flair while the Polo Bar is a dignified and fashionable way to savor fine liquers and kick back.

If your body and mind are in need of some rest and relaxation the Botanica Spa provides the perfect place from which to do it. For the ultimate in pampering you can recline on “Cloud 9” an hour-long blend of Reiki, Thai and Ayurvedic relaxation therapies to offset the stresses of city living.

Johannesburg, is also known as Jozi or Egoli which means the city of gold, the natural resource which forms the base for much of the city’s trade and industry. It’s the largest and wealthiest city in South Africa, and the biggest city in the world that is not located on or near a major body of water. It is also the home of Oliver Tambo International Airport which is the largest and busiest on the whole African continent.

Johannesburg enjoys a subtropical highland climate and is known as the ‘concrete jungle’. The city is rumoured to be home to more than 10 million trees, including national parks  and gardens as well as those in private residences.