Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel

Top five star hotels at OR Tambo International Airport

Walk from the OR Tambo International Airport to the top five-star Intercontinental Airport Sun Hotel in Johannesburg, an award-winning stopover hotel for visitors to South Africa en route to Cape Town, Kruger or further into Africa for thrilling game reserve and beach holidays. 

Only a 12-minute Gautrain ride from Sandton, the Johannesburg hotel is next to the OR Tambo airport and is perfect for short stopovers on your trip to southern Africa on your adventure safaris. The Intercontinental Sun has captured the culture and spirit of Africa through the use of simple shapes and symbolic artefacts to create a peaceful African environment in a contemporary setting. Unwind at the spa or indoor heated pool.

This convenient and smart airport hotel is owned by the Airport Company of South Africa (ACSA) and manged by Southern Sun, under franchise agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group IHG©, InterContinental©. 

Enjoy unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi, quiet soundproofed rooms, quick check-in and a host of services designed to meet the needs of the modern business traveller. Refurbished in 2008, this hotel chain offers the most sophisticated airport accommodation on the African Continent, in the city of gold, Johannesburg

Choose a suite from the diverse 138 rooms, all definite luxury with top class amenities, from the classic rooms, junior suites to the two Presidential suites, this hotel caters for all kinds of budgets and needs. Mini bars, TV’ s, bathtubs and showers, free Wi-Fi and more make this stopover venue perfect for business and holiday guests. The Camelot Spa, the indoor heated pool, the Quills African dining experience and swish service are yours for a while so make the most of them. 

Many business people stop here just to make use of the excellent conference, meeting facilities and services in the best possible position for seminars before moving on to the next destination.  Seven boardrooms and two conference rooms set up for 10 to 100 delegates, and special events can be held for up to 140 guests in the private Restaurant.

International travellers get their first taste of Africa at the Intercontinental and it is a good impression, for sure. The perks for all travellers are the excellent business and meeting rooms, easy access to high-speed Gautrain rail transit, and plentiful car hire and taxi services. 

Visitors can have fun at the hotel with the range of excellent facilities such as the unique and high-tech conferencing rooms and amenities, the relaxing spa and the gorgeous Quills restaurant. Not far away is the City of Gold, Johannesburg, where guests can peruse the high-class art galleries, museums and shops nearby.  Gauteng is also the gateway to unbelievable game reserve destinations from picturesque Pilanesberg Game Reserve and Madikwe to Kruger and the Greater Kruger. Stay here then take your pick of safari or adventure holiday, families and couples included. 

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Overview

The Intercontinental Airport Sun is located within walking distance to the OR Tambo International Airport’s terminals. Perfectly located for business and a 40-minute drive or a 12-minute Gautrain ride from the Sandton CBD, the five-star hotel is ideal for your overnight stopovers on your Southern African safari.

Add to this free Wi-Fi, quiet soundproofed rooms, quick check-in and a host of services designed to meet the needs of the modern business and leisure traveller.
The world class Johannesburg Sun hotel has drawn its inspiration from the African continent, capturing the culture and spirit of Africa through the use of simple shapes and symbolic artefacts to create a peaceful African environment in a contemporary setting.

Get off your plane and settle into one of 138 air-conditioned rooms containing minibars and LED televisions, quality cotton linens, satellite programming and DVD players, free Wi-Fi and glorious up to date bath tubs and showers with hot flowing water.  

Dine at the wonderful Quill’s Signature Restaurant, named after a porcupine quill mobile hanging from the ceiling and stretching the length of the dining area. Tuck into traditional African fare, infused with international flavours for a taste sensation. Business delegates can meet in the hotel bar while tired travellers can eat in their own suites. 

This award-winning hotel is owned by the Airport Company of South Africa (ACSA) and manged by Southern Sun, under franchise agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group IHG©, InterContinental©. And yes, it is a mere 69.7 meters from the airport, South Africa’s only luxury airport hotel, promising you a luxurious and enjoyable stay upon arrival. 

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Activities

  • Camelot Health spa with a full variety of treatments, massages, steam rooms
  • Gym
  • Quills Restaurant offering “Aero African cuisine”
  • Access to the City of Gold via taxi and Gautrain

Included

  • Lavish accommodation
  • Breakfast

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Facilities

  • Restaurant, bar 
  • Health Spa 
  • Indoor heated pool
  • Conference facilities & business centre 
  • Curio shop
  • 138 beautifully furnished en-suite rooms: classic, junior and 2 Presidential suites
  • Massaging showers, king beds, blackout curtains, soundproofing, writing desks, complimentary Wi-Fi, coffee machines, mini-bars, televisions with DSTV and DVD player, electronic safes
  • 24-hour room service.

Highlights

  • South Africa’s only luxury airport hotel, within meters of the airport arrival hall and hosting a plethora of wonderful modern facilities from a spa and top restaurant to excellent conferencing facilities and a friendly African vibe
  • Beautifully furnished soundproofed en-suite rooms, ranging from the classic and junior suites to the lavish Presidential suites with lots of space and every mod con imaginable 
  • Fantastic African décor and cuisine at the Quills restaurant where locals and international travellers meet in between Gautrain transfers and safaris into Africa
  • Fascinating statues, symbolic African artefacts and other art offer a unique atmosphere in a city setting.


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