Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport

This is the kind of hotel AVgeeks would love to stay. The entire design is related to aviation and this is great. Besides, there is a flight simulator just next door and can been clearly seen from rooms facing OR Tambo Int. Airport. If you're looking for a nice, quiet, simple yet functional place while on transit in Joburg, this hotel is a cool place to be. The rooms are not spacious, but large enough for a layover or while on a business stay if spending most of the time out of the hotel. The curtain separating bathroom area from the sleeping area shows how simple and functional the place is. The staff was welcoming, friendly and attentive to my needs, making helpful suggestions on how to navigate around the Kempton Park area. The food was very good during my stay. Not the best I've had before but I really enjoyed the buffets when I ate at the property. Rooms: Well lit, comfy bed, nice flooring. Airport themed - the desk is a replica of an aircraft wing, the mirror in the bath area is inspired by a jet engine and you get the feel of aircraft metallic around... Nearby activities: If you can, visit the aircraft simulator next door. Like taking photos of aircrafts? You'll be spoiled... ask for a room facing OR Tambo Airport. Shopping malls are few minutes away but also, the Gautrain station is 3 MN ride away for a smooth escape to Sandton less than 15mn away.

The staff here were very friendly and accommodating. It is a short shuttle from the airport. We stayed for a 14 hour layover. Shuttles every 15 minutes from the bus terminal. Great breakfast buffet. Good Marriott property!Rooms: 5/5

Fabulous option for those who would like to have a proper rest after or before their flight from O.R. Tambo. Carefully designed interior *a lot of aviation related details, functional and clean rooms, reasonably priced. Efficient and friendly service in the dining area. Friendly reception. Super effective shuttle bus scheme. Perfect.

Service is truly excellent, but the accommodations themselves are very rundown and of poor quality. Paint chipping, walls paper thin, my hotel door did not have a secondary chain lock. This is a 2 or 3 star hotel with 5 star service from the staff. Fine for a night but next time I may try another hotel.

I must say although the noise pollution can be a lot the proximity to the airport and other attractions is a big plus. The rooms were more then adequate with a bath and a decent shower. The service was unrivaled. Very prompt and polite service and I'd like to give this hotel and experience 5 stars Rooms: More then adequate. Safety: Very safe with access control and security aswell as a high fence Noteworthy details: The swimming pool and surrounding area is just gorgeous

Location is a bit tricky. It's a must for GPS. With regards to customer service from reception, conference room, bar to the rooms ike the best. Everyone was welcoming and friendly. The 1st conference room we were accommodated it was so hot & we were not sure whether the air-cons are working or not, but when we informed the hotel team they did not hesitate to change the boardroom and provide our team with a more comfortable, less hot and also specious Conference room. We enjoyed our stay and THANK YOU to the whole team that who made our stay conducive & comfortable.

Second stay at this great and nicely decorated hotel and was again very satisfied with its services and staff. Standard rooms are rather small and do not offer airport views. Bed was comfortable. Almost no airport noise noticeable but some slamming doors from time to time. What makes this Hotel outstanding in my opinion is the friendliness of its staff. They really go the extra mile for your satisfaction and there's always a happy and friendly smile. The coffee station by the reception where you can get yourself a great cup of coffee or a cup of tea is a very nice touch. Fair prices for food and beverages, nice breakfast buffet selection and great barista quality coffee. Definitely worth a stay if you need to overnight at Johannesburg Intl. Airport.

This was a great hotel for staying prior to flying out of JNB. The shuttle runs every half hour between the airport and the hotel. We flew in and out of JNB several times during our visit to South Africa and stayed at this hotel. The rooms are nicely furnished and clean. The staff was friendly and attentive.Rooms: 5/5

The staff and service was absolutely amazing. Enjoyed the great breakfast, which was a generous mix of options on offer to suit the needs of any guest. Being a premium priced hotel i did expect more regarding the rooms. The room i stayed in had a few things that detracted from the raiting. The towels were stained and cleanliness of them were questionable. The toilet flush mechanism was broken. Light fixtures were hanging out of the ceiling. These few things should not be present in a premium priced hotel. Rooms: Need maintenance and upgrades.

Good choice for short layover. Modern & fresh room design. Clean & equipped for basic needs. Complimentary coffee station in the lobby for early birds. No response when calling front desk or operator for service, but responded via their chat app.