The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa opened its doors as a boutique hotel in January 1998, with the original 12 courtyard suites, the restaurant and bar. Today there are another 6 premier suites and a presidential suite, a conference centre, a large fully equipped gym and a spa.
Once the private home of John and Anna Thacker, the current owners, the property was bought from the Little Brenthurst Trust of Oppenheimer fame, (hence the Oppenheimer Suite), and consisted of a 10 acre property with horses and stables and rolling lawns (hence the name Fairlawns). Portions of the property have unfortunately been sold off, but it has managed to retain its stately, park-like ambience with huge mature trees and prolific bird-life. The external architecture is Palladian, but there are a myriad styles in the bedrooms, one to definitely suit every taste.
Apart from the beautiful surroundings, which without exception seems to elicit the response "one would never say one is in Johannesburg", the warm, homely ambience is unerringly remarked upon as is evidenced by the comments in the visitors' book. As one visitor commented "a home away from home, only better". The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa believes that in this 21st century with its mass production of products and services which are becoming increasingly uniform across the globe, people from all walks of life appreciate being acknowledged as a very unique individual, in very unique surroundings.A luxury boutique hotel in very unique surroundings in Johannesburg..* Restaurant & Bar:A full English breakfast and continental are included in the room rate and may be taken anywhere, anytime. There is no cut-off time for in-house guests, and they may request breakfast by the pool, on The Rose Terrace, or in their suite should they so desire. However, the buffet is removed at 10:30 am. The lunch and dinner menus are a la carte.* The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa's candlelit dinners can be served in either the private dining-room, in the restaurant or on the terrace. A light lunch menu and room service menu are also available. In the evenings, relax with an aperitif on the tranquil terrace or sip cognac in front of the winter fire in the Colonial Bar, with its hand-carved elephant heads.* Banqueting:The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa is the perfect venue choice for more intimate, sophisticated functions. There is a banquet menu selector to enable guests to design their own menu. There is a limited selection of wines available on the banquet wine list, as only readily available wines are on offer to avoid disappointment.* A function may be defined as anything from 10 to 100 guests, and may range from private breakfasts, lunches, dinners and cocktail parties, to corporate functions that include presentations, launches or black-tie affairs. * Weddings:The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa is the ideal venue for the more mature, smaller wedding. There are restrictions concerning cut-off times and music volume, so if the bridal couple have a big blast in mind, The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa encourages them to choose a more party-orientated venue. Ceremonies can be held in the gardens, but the actual reception is held in the de Beers function room, in view of the increasingly unstable weather conditions.* Spa:The Fairlawns Spa is a proud finalist in the 2007/8 Les Nouvelle Estetiques Spa of the Year Awards, in the Day Spa Category. It is also listed in the Best 100 Spas Guide. The beautiful Balinese Garden, with its tropical bamboo groves, the sound of cascading water and prolific bird life, is authentically recreated with imports from Bali, right down to the roof tiles and tumbled stones. You can be forgiven for believing you are actually in a tropical paradise after spending some time in this magical environment.* Conference Facilities:The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa's conference facilities are ideal for more intimate team building or management strategy or brain-storming meetings, ensuring privacy and pleasant surroundings. There are few clues that one is actually in the middle of the city. After conferencing, delegates are welcome to gather in the bar, or sit on The Rose Terrace to enjoy a sundowner.* Facilities & Services:The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa offers wireless broadband internet access, airport transfers on request, transfers within the Sandton district, wonderful garden including large sparkling pool, on-site health spa facilities and Balinese spa garden with private spa villa, on-site gym, steam rooms and infra-red saunas, 18 hour room service, 24 hour reception and security services, secretarial services on request, travel assistance, same day laundry and valet services (except public holidays).The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa is set in the prestigious Sandton suburb of Morningside Manor in superb park-like gardens. The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa is just 4 km from Sandton City. The hotel offers easy access to golf, tennis, squash and horse riding.The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa is close to all the major business districts and airport. Johannesburg International Airport is 25 km (20 minutes drive) from the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa.* The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa boasts 19 highly individual, world class, exclusive suites: 12 courtyard suites, 6 premier suites and a presidential suite.* Courtyard Suites:These original 12 suites built in 1997 are 54 m2 in area, individually decorated with beautiful hand-painted techniques, high corniced ceilings, sumptuous fabrics and custom designed period furniture. * Courtyard suite amenities include spacious en-suite marble bathrooms with separate showers and bidets, satellite TV, MNET and local channels, built-in international adaptors, hairdryers, electric shaving sockets (220V), goose down duvets, genuine cotton linen, gowns and slippers, extra length beds, working desks, room safes, DVD player, mini bars, working fireplaces, undertile heating in bathrooms, individually controlled air-conditioning, direct international dialing, wireless connectivity - contact reception.* The Premier Suites:The Premier wing was built in time for the World Summit held in Johannesburg in August 2002. The wing comprises some of the most opulent and distinctive suites in South Africa. Unlike the courtyard suites which have a more Eurocentric theme, the premier suites are all related to some aspect of South African history and honour such distinguished men and women as Emily Hobhouse, Jan Smuts, Nelson Mandela, The Dalai Lama, Harry Openheimer and Mahatma Gandhi. Each suite is 84m2 and really qualifies as a junior presendential suite.* The premier suites obviously offer all the amentities of the courtyard suites, and some extra features, which include two TV sets per suite, DVD players, jacuzzi baths, heated towel rails, lounges can be fully seperated from bedroom area if desired by means of shutter doors, balconies overlooking the beautiful gardens, guest toilets in upstairs suites.* The Presidential Suite:A traditional, opulent European style villa, boasting 240 square metres of unadulterated luxury. This suite was especially designed for visiting dignitaries and sophisticated world travelers. * The presidential suite boasts three private bedrooms: main, guest and bodyguard/driver/butler room, the main ensuite bedroom - a truly romantic suite - boasts working fireplace, two balconies with French doors, a steam shower, a 1.8m diameter jacuzzi bath, extra large walk-in dressing room, guest bedroom suite also has a jacuzzi bath and a large double shower, discrete private entrance to the villa, equipped study, large lounge with fireplace, dining room with cocktail cabinet, kitchenette, butler service available on request and guest cloakroom.
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