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Bannister Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Neighbourgoods Market

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Welcome to The Bannister Hotel, where guests are greeted by a modern reception desk and a vibrant cityscape mural.
Guests can enjoy a casual drink at the bar, where stools and a small table offer a convenient spot to socialize.
Enjoy casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere with a chalkboard menu and pendant lights.
Relax in a cozy space with a comfortable chair, desk area, and a view of the outdoors.
Experience the Bannister Hotel's inviting entrance, featuring a glass door and comfortable outdoor seating area.
In the heart of Johannesburg, Bannister Hotel offers a vibrant atmosphere with a nightclub and bar. Enjoy in-room WiFi, savor local flavors at the restaurant, or explore nearby CO-OP Studio. Guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Nightclub
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Flat-screen TV

Room options

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, a single plant, and a window offering natural light.

En-Suite Room Standard King

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in comfort with a neatly made bed, desk, and TV, offering a convenient space to unwind.

En-Suite Room - Special King

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a cozy space with a neatly made bed, a compact bathroom, and a small table with a lamp.

En-suite Room - Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, desk, and chair, plus a bathroom with sink and mirror.

Ensuite - Room - Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for En-suite Room Twin Bed

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a television, and a small table with a lamp.

En-suite Room Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
9 De Beer Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001

What's nearby

  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Johannesburg City Hall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ellis Park Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Rosebank Mall - 7 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 32 min drive
  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 61 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 13 min walk
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kitchener's Carvery Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Artivist - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lamunu Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Bannister Hotel

Bannister Hotel features a nightclub and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Gold Reef City Casino and Rosebank Mall. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square are within a short drive.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Portuguese, Xhosa, Zulu

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free off-site parking nearby; booking required

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1952
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Nightclub
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Bannister Hotel Hotel
Bannister Hotel Johannesburg
Bannister Hotel Hotel Johannesburg
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Frequently asked questions

Does Bannister Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bannister Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Bannister Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bannister Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bannister Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Bannister Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gold Reef City Casino (7-min drive) and Montecasino (20-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Bannister Hotel and nearby?

Bannister Hotel has a nightclub.

Are there restaurants at or near Bannister Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Bannister Hotel like?

Bannister Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of Witwatersrand and 14 minutes' walk from Constitution Hill.

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Bannister Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Its a party hotel. Loud music at nights
ANNMARIE, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Liked the location. Did not like all the music at nights. Very loud.
Robert Harrison, 2-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Bad review not recommended

Had to look for other accomadations. Not a 8.0 hotel. In the slums. Man hanging out on stairs. Desk agent never addressed me. Area made me feel unsafe
sandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff at this hotel are wonderfully friendly, always happy to help. During my stay there, I did not even realize that there electricity blackout in Johannesburg everyday. The restaurant bar downstairs has a good range of food at a reasonable price with very friendly crews. It gets busy and noisy there during the weekend with a DJ playing good music. That gives a good and convenient option to chill without going to places that may not be safe. However, if loud music is not your thing, just ask during check-in for quiet rooms. The receptionist did get me one of those quiet rooms. I will totally go back there any time I visit Johannesburg and has business to do in Braamfontein.
Helarie Rose, 5-night trip

2/10 Terrible

I wouldn't recommend it to anyone

There is a lot of noise, the parking was terrible after parking our car we had to walk in a dark alley and the security who opened the gate for us was very annoyed when we asked questions. Our room had a terrible smell and opening the windows didn't help.
Kelebogile, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The Bannister Hotel is very conveniently situated for access to Witwatersrand University, where I was doing some research in archives. On arrival, my first impression was discouraging because of people hanging around outside, but the room was good and comfortable and I settled in well. Overall I enjoyed my stay. The "Bannister Breakfast" is very adequate and nicely cooked and served. I had my evening meals in. The bar/restaurant can be quite noisy, but I adjusted to that. The food was good and service quite quick. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is situated in the city centre and there is always some anxiety about security and safety. I was not happy that a fire escape door near my room was kept open because it provided access to three outside rooms. I shut it from my mind, but very early one morning (3.30am) I woke to hear someone on the metal steps, and that unsettled me. That was the only negative during my stay.
Michael, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Maria, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Kabelo, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

MATILDE P., 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was really amazing spending my holidays there
Alex, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Usif, 7-night trip

4/10 Poor

Samukele, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Jabu, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Mapitso, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

shaiq, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nomfaneleko, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Waddilove, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Aftab, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Malesela, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

WELL LOCTED HOTEL IN DESPERATE NEED OF ATTENTION

The Bannister Hotel is in probably the best location in this part of the city when it comes to eateries, markets and entertainment, it is a very basic 3 star but more 2-star standard and not very well maintained and run. It is grubby in places and just not hygienic or clean and had some strange smells and air-con in rooms that is too warm and air-con in public areas that is freezing. Service is decent if slow. Bed comfort below average and awful very soft p[illows and a shower with plastic shower curtain.It is very noisy at night, but I can accept that and you must be prepared for it,so getting peaceful sleep if you a light sleeper may be an issue.
STUART, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Rene, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Busisiwe, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

A Little Disappointed

There is lots of room for improvement. There were cockroaches in the room. Kettle was missing. during checkin we were told that breakfast was not included and yet the booking online included breakfast.
Cheryllyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A good nigjt at Bannister

The receptuin staff was very friendly and the dormitory clean.
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Siphiwe, 1-night trip