During a recent visit to Johannesburg, Ari Seirlis stayed at City Lodge Hotel and found it ticked all the boxes
My two days at the City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) in Johannesburg impressed me and ticked all the boxes in terms of location, access and service. The Hotel is perfectly located – an easy wheelchair push from arrivals to the reception. It is also, and significantly, an easy push to the Gautrain station in ORTIA. So, you can circulate Jozi and even get to Tshwane.
Thereafter, you can use Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT) system located in the Johannesburg metro and the A Re Yeng BRT in Tshwane for those suburbs. This alleviates the need to hire a vehicle or use a wheelchair accessible van from the airport (a big saving).
Let’s start with the infrastructure. The wheelchair accessible rooms are interleading, which is so convenient if you travel with an assistant or caregiver. There are roll-in shower facilities in the large bathrooms. The conference facilities are universally accessible and the dining facilities accessible at all tiers of seating. Although it is not easy to view all the buffet offering as it is placed on higher tables, the attending staff were excellent in showing and describing the food on display.
Most impressive is the service, which is fantastic. The reception staff are informed and efficient. The security are willing to assist, and housekeeping always prompt. What more can anyone expect?! The City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport is worth a visit, and a great base for when doing business or visiting Gauteng.
