Melrose Arch Hotel

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Melrose Arch Hotel/Johannesburg. Melrose Arch Hotel offers an interpretation of the modern African aesthetic that's calculated to entice the seasoned global traveller. From the whimsically changing colours of the entrance lobby floor to the works of art scattered unexpectedly throughout the building, this hotel in the upmarket northern Johannesburg development of Melrose Arch is at once playful yet polished, sleek yet surprising.

The guestrooms elect for a classic style, with wood panelling and parquet flooring, and are also equipped with the best of modern conveniences, such as complimentary Internet access, a flat-screen TV with surround sound, satellite channels and even an in-room selection of DVDs. The bathroom area is separated from the bedroom only by a large curtain, and features both deep oval bathtubs as well as walk-in rain showers.

While the Melrose Arch Hotel is only a short stroll away from the hippest restaurants and bars in Johannesburg, it's also home to sumptuous dining opportunities of its own. March Restaurant specialises in fusion cuisine, serving an eclectic mix of intercontinental flavours in a clean, elegant setting. The Library Bar is the perfect place to savour a cognac or cigar, while the colonial-inspired Verandah overlooks the busy street and is great for people-watching.

Undoubtedly, Melrose Arch's signature establishment is the unassumingly named Pool Bar, where tables and chairs are set in a few inches of water, flanked by trees that have been planted in huge steel buckets. Guests can chill out with cocktails or even enjoy a light meal in this imaginative setting.