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Bannister Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Neighbourgoods Market

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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

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant 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
  • Elevator
  • Flat-panel TV
The current price is R717
R825 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ensuite - Room - Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

En-Suite Room Standard King

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

En-Suite Room - Special King

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

En-suite Room Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

  • Neighbourgoods Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nelson Mandela Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Joburg Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Newtown Junction Mall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kitchener's Carvery Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lovefood Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chesa Nyama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬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 Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. 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, this hotel is within a short drive of Nelson Mandela Square.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

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

    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Traveling 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

  • Elevator

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

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 Johannesburg
Bannister Johannesburg
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Bannister 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 to 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 onsite 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 onsite 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

7,6

Good

7,4/10

Cleanliness

8,6/10

Staff & service

8,0/10

Amenities

7,4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7,4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

2/10 Poor

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 Exceptional

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 Poor

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 Very 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

6/10 Good

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 Good

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 Exceptional

A good nigjt at Bannister

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

6/10 Good

Nice place, good restaurant. As others have commented, the place is a bit loud but fine with earplugs (could be really bad on a Friday or Saturday night though..). Poor rating because what’s up with the shower? We had a twin bed room—two people who don’t even share a bed. The wall between the shower and the bed room is not a ‘wall’ but frosted glass. We could watch each other shower. Awkward.
Kmm, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hôtel avec un bar donc très bruyant jusqu’à une heure avancée de la nuit , chambre simple lits confortables
Martine, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Das Zimmer war in einem sehr dreckigen Zustand. Das Frühstück war ausbaufähig.
3-night trip

6/10 Good

First the good: staff were incredibly friendly as a helpful, the hotel restaurant and bar served good food, and the location is hard to beat in Braamfontein (other than noise from the bars downstairs and next door). I was in a king superior room. The room was much more rundown than pictures online would lead to believe. And the room was not clean--dirty floors, hairs on the sheets, stains on the walls and ceilings. They provided a base for an electric tea kettle, but no tea kettle. And the room had no air conditioning, only a fan, but there was only one electrical outlet so you can't plug in the fan and the desk lamp (or any other appliance or device) at the same time.
3-night trip

4/10 Fair

It was too noisy at night, can hear the people chatting at the bar below
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great fun location. Nice vibes

Nice hotel in a very vibey area. No complaints at all!
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Do not sell this hotel!

Room had no air conditioning or Tv. Room was not ready. It had no towels or even toilet paper. Yes, no toilet paper. You had to keep the window open due to no air.. downstairs was a loud club. Awful place stay. Do not use this hotel.
Dave , 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel with a good restaurant

Good hotel with a good restaurant; very friendly staff; they offer also a private laundry service if you ask; you can walk to the constitution hill where the tours of City Sightseeing are starting
Eberhard, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

No início tive problemas com barulho e calor absurdo no quarto porém ao reclamar me trocaram de quarto e me ofereceram um ventilador! O atendimento é fantásticos, todos os funcionários são muito educados e solícitos! O restaurante do hotel tem preços e comidas boas!
Franciele, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Keskusta

lähellä mm rautatieasemaa ja marketteja ja muita kauppoja
Jari, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

City hotel

We just stayed at this hotel for one night. Our room was tiny and right on the street. For one night this was fine.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Good location, noisy, poor wifi

I mean it is a relatively cheap hotel in a good location downtown close to Wits. Very noisy on Fri and Sat until 3 AM, so bring ear plugs. The WiFi was not working in my room, so one had to go the reception or bar for internet. For me, that’s the main thing that pulls down the score.
arildo, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Virkelig nogen søde, rar og enormt venlige mennesker. men deres rengøring kunne være meget bedre. Vi havde desværre lidt problemer med kakerlakker de sidste 2 dage. Men udovere det var det et virkeligt godt ophold. deres restaurant er virkelig god!
Louis, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

O local tem um bar, e a noite é complicado para dormir
Guilherme peixoto, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel simples e barato.

O hotel faz parte de um bar que tinha festa a noite inteira. Ficamos em um quarto longe e ainda assim se escutava a festa. As toalhas estavam rasgadas. O valor equivale ao serviço prestado.
Leonardo D, 2-night trip