131 Herbert Baker

Pretoria


A hotel with style, this venture strikes a perfect balance between sophistication, seclusion and privacy (there are only eight rooms), on a hillside south of the centre – the location is one of the best in Pretoria. Ask for rooms 1, 2, 3 or 4, which come with city views.

One quibble: for the price, you'd expect a bigger pool. There's an on-site restaurant.


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