The Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton stands in Sandton, Johannesburg's financial and shopping heart, where glass towers sit beside malls, restaurants and the Gautrain station. For visitors it is one of the most practical districts in the city: you can walk in daylight to Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square, catch the Gautrain to the airport in minutes and find a wide choice of places to eat within a short ride. The hotel itself is a large, contemporary property with spacious rooms, a restaurant and bar, a pool and a fitness centre, designed to suit business travellers and tourists alike. This part of Sandton is generally regarded as one of the more comfortable areas of the city to be based in, with good security and plenty of daytime activity. It lacks the leafy quiet of Sandhurst or the neighbourhood feel of Rosebank, but it offers convenience, and for many first-time visitors convenience is what matters most after a long flight.
Location and getting around
The hotel's position near Sandton's main shopping and dining streets makes it easy to move about without a car for short trips. The Gautrain connects Sandton with O. R. Tambo airport, Rosebank and Park Station, so arrival and departure days are simple. For Soweto, the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill and the Cradle of Humankind, book guided tours with hotel pick-up or use ride-hailing, and allow extra time at rush hour, when traffic builds quickly.
Confirm pick-up arrangements with the tour operator when you book. \n\nRooms and facilities: expect comfortable, modern rooms with work desks, good beds and city views from higher floors, along with a pool, a fitness area, on-site dining and meeting facilities. Breakfast is usually generous, and the bar is a handy place for a drink after a day of sightseeing. Families can ask about connecting or larger rooms, and travellers with specific needs can contact the hotel before arrival.
\n\nGood to know: as a business-oriented hotel it can be busy on weekdays during conferences, so book early for those dates, and weekends are often quieter and better value. Parking is available for hire-car guests, but most visitors will not need a car. As in any big city, use ride-hailing after dark, keep valuables out of sight and ask reception for advice about areas to avoid. Check current room types, inclusions and cancellation terms when you book.
\n\nWho it suits: first-time visitors, business travellers adding a few days of sightseeing, families who want a pool and space, and anyone planning a Kruger or Pilanesberg safari who wants an easy base before and after. If you prefer boutique character or a garden setting, look at the Saxon or the Michelangelo; if you want a reliable, well-connected base near the shops and the train, this is a strong choice.
Why stay here
- ✓Central Sandton location
- ✓Near the Gautrain station
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Business and meeting facilities
- ✓Family-friendly rooms
- ✓Parking for hire cars
Good questions
Is the hotel near the Gautrain?+
Sandton has a Gautrain station that links the airport, Rosebank and Park Station, which makes arrival and departure days easy.
Is Sandton walkable?+
In daylight the main shopping and dining areas are close by. Use ride-hailing after dark.
Can I book tours from the hotel?+
Yes, most Soweto, Cradle of Humankind and safari operators offer hotel pick-up in Sandton. Confirm when you book.
