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Holiday Inn Sandton - Rivonia Road

4.0 of 5
123 Rivonia Road, Sandton 2146, South Africa
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Bilbao, Spain
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

The staff is very nice but, although all very well intended, the service is not quite what you would expect. In two occasions the food they brought me was not what I had ordered. You also have to be patient, I waited nearly one hour for my lunch to be served, and the following day I finished my breakfast before... More

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Glasgow
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10 reviews 10 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Reception staff were very good. Swift check-in with free champagne and canapes. Exec lounge staff talkative in a pleasant way. Only problem was slightly loud air conditioning despite being turned off-still slept well. Nice touch of UK or SA power avaliable. Area good. Not far from Sandton city and walkable to train to airport.

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Hotel_Management2010, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Sandton - Rivonia Road, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear "KenHugh", Thank you for supporting and recommending our beloved Holiday Inn Sandton. On behalf of the general manager and his team, I look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Greetings from South Africa! Burnedette Botha - Guest Relations Manager More

ede
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

this hotel is nicely located in the sandton area. Close to Nelson Mandela square. Friendly staff and good spacy rooms. Value for money if you like to stay in Sandton. You find here the typical IC service you find on all the IC hotels

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Hotel_Management2010, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Sandton - Rivonia Road, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear "kees h", On behalf of everyone at the hotel, I would like to thank you for the kind recommendations on TripAdvisor. Especially coming from a loyal InterContinental Hotel Group guest such as yourself. We look forward hosting you again soon! Kind regards, Burnedette Botha - Guest Relations Manager More

London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Very good sized room, well furnished. Service was very very good. Indeed it is the service from front desk, the business lounge receptionist and one of the managers - Ms Phipps - that has prompted this review. There were some small 'hiccups' but they were well handled by front desk and management. Breakfast and lunch were of a high standard.... More

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Hotel_Management2010, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Sandton - Rivonia Road, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear "hengen96:, We are so pleased to hear that you have thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us! We will certainly share your detailed comments with all team members at the hotel and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Thank you for pointing out some further areas of improvement. We will discuss these matters during our management meeting... More

Dublin, Ireland
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40 reviews 40 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Stayed there in April for 3 nights and the hotel was nice: very clean and in very good conditions, good room with a mini fridge, ,tv, big shower. Nice bar on the top floor with nibblies offered with drinks, swimming pool and gym available. The staff was nice, we haven't tried the restaurant as we didn't see a lot of... More

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Hotel_Management2010, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Sandton - Rivonia Road, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear "gininou", Great to hear that a senior tripadvisor contributor such as yourself, has had a comfortable and pleasant stay at the Holiday Inn Sandton. Thank you for the recommendations of our service and facilities. Do make sure you visit us again soon. Warm regards, Burnedette Botha - Guest Relations Manager More

Jakarta
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26 reviews 26 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This hotel is new but there is a drainage blockage in the bathroom. The room is quite small but it's comfortable. Location is good. Near shopping mall. You can find a lot of food in the shopping mall area.

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Hotel_Management2010, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Sandton - Rivonia Road, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear "RitchieKurniawan", Thank you for the positive comments on your recent stay with us and glad to here you enjoyed the hotel as well it's surroundings. Our sincere apologies for the drainage issues experienced in your bathroom. Our maintenance team has been made aware of this and will address the matter immediately. We do hope you will pay us another... More

Chennai (Madras), India
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Stayed recently at the Holiday Inn Sandton on Business. Am a Priority Clud member Gold Status Took a long time to check in as the desk Clerk went on a checking trip! However was offered a soft drink as I am a Priority club member. Was allotted Room No 730. Water from the Bathroom Basin was coming at Very low... More

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Hotel_Management2010, General Manager at Holiday Inn Sandton - Rivonia Road, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear "ChinchillRavi", Thank you for your candid feedback on your stay with us and our sincere apologies for not being able to meet your expectations. Our Priority Club members are very important to us, hence we are even more disappointed when reading your comments. The comments on the below par service experience and the lack of ownership will be discussed... More

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I was charged in advance for full 7 days while they should have taken pre-authorisation. On complaining, the "Guest Relations Executive" was quite snooty and says that this is our standard policy! Also, that they are no longer part of the Holiday Inn franchise so not bound by any rules. When I asked why did they use the Brand name... More

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Hotel_Management2010, General Manager at Holiday Inn Sandton - Rivonia Road, responded to this review
25 April 2013

Dear “Sanjeet_Pradhan”, Thank you for staying at the Holiday Inn Sandton during your visit to SA! And on behalf of the entire team at the hotel, our sincere apologies for the inconveniences experienced and for not being able to sufficiently clarify some of the confusion created. The following comments to provide you with more insight and comfort on the issues... More

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17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

I last stay at a Holiday Inn in Sandton City 12 years ago and I think that it has been renamed Garden Court. The booking for HI Rivonia was made via the HI website for 2 king sized rooms. The were six of us including my granddaughter 14 years) and grandson age 9 for one night prior to our flight... More

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Hotel_Management2010, General Manager at Holiday Inn Sandton - Rivonia Road, responded to this review
25 April 2013

Dear "English_Traveller02", Thank you for the "excellent" review! We very much appreciate your recommendations of our beloved hotel and for sharing this with the TripAdvisor community. We will definitely look into the issue raised around the dressing table and the additional electrical socket. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Do make sure you pay us another visit soon... More

Kingstown, Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

This hotel is your average Holiday Inn but its location is central ,within walking distance to Sandton shopping mall and the Mandella square and eating places. The concierge was very helpful in arranging tours and selecting places to dine.The room was comfortable ,though we had endless trouble with the access key to the room .We had to change the card... More

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GRHIS, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Sandton - Rivonia Road, responded to this review
22 April 2013

Dear "Kay B", Thank you for taking the time to write a review on your recent stay at the Holiday Inn Sandton. We are very disappointed to hear we have not been able to exceed your expectations when staying with us. Please accept my sincere apologies for the inconvenience you have experienced while using your key card. We experienced significant... More

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Additional Information about Holiday Inn Sandton - Rivonia Road

Address: 123 Rivonia Road, Sandton 2146, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Greater Johannesburg > Sandton
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#12 Business Hotels in Sandton
#15 Luxury Hotels in Sandton
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Holiday Inn Sandton, Rivonia Road offers premier quality and service, providing the ultimate in comfort and style, while aiming to create a positively unforgettable guest experience, allowing you to just be yourself! Experience an unsurpassed warm and friendly welcome upon entering this luxurious Sandton hotel. Conveniently located in Sandton Central, the heart of Gauteng's corporate, financial and shopping Mecca and highly sought after destination for the cosmopolitan individual. Located adjacent to the Village Walk Shopping Centre, the Holiday Inn Sandton, Rivonia Road is also situated conveniently near the head offices of some of South Africa's most important corporate businesses, including Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), Deutsche Bank, ABN Amro Bank and Nedbank. Holiday Inn Sandton, Rivonia Road is also central to the Sandton Convention Centre; Sandton City, one of the largest shopping centres in the southern hemisphere, and Nelson Mandela Square; which offers a diverse range of restaurants, shops, entertainment and vibrant nightlife. The Gauteng Train Station is a stone’s throw away. Therefore this Sandton hotel offers the ideal base for the business and leisure traveller. Whether you're overnighting for business or leisure, or simply enjoying sundowner cocktails or dinner with friends, Holiday Inn Sandton, Rivonia Road provides a memorable experience catering for all your requirements! You're at the heart of everything we do! ... more   less 
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