Hotels and Transport

Hotels and Transport

Gautrain

The Gautrain Rapid Rail Link is a state-of-the-art rapid rail network planned in Gauteng. The rail connection comprises of two links, namely a link between Tshwane (Pretoria) and Johannesburg and a link between OR Tambo International Airport and Sandton. Apart from the three anchor stations on these two links, seven other stations will be linked by approximately 80 kilometres of rail.

This modern train will offer international standards of public transport with high levels of safety, reliability, predictability and comfort. Travelling at maximum speeds of 160 to 180 kilometres per hour it will reach Tshwane from Johannesburg in less than 40 minutes. The minimum frequency between Johannesburg and Tshwane will initially be six trains per hour per direction and it will operate approximately 18 hours per day. This public transport service will include dedicated, exclusive bus services to transport passengers to and from stations.

Holiday Inn

Choose the stylish Holiday Inn Johannesburg-Rosebank hotel in the heart of commercial Rosebank with direct and secure access to The Zone Shopping Centre and the Rosebank Gautrain Station right on its doorstep. The Gautrain ensures that it’s only a short 25 minute trip from OR Tambo International Airport. (For Gautrain Timetables and information, visit www.gautrain.co.za).

You can’t miss the contemporary, grey-striped facade of Holiday Inn Johannesburg-Rosebank, next to the Zone shopping centre. Relax on our sunny pool deck when you arrive from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 25km away. It’s easy to get to meetings in the surrounding business suburb from this hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg, and downtown is a 15- minute taxi ride.

For reservations or enquiries please contact the Holiday Inn on 011 218 6000 or visit www.ihg.com.

For alternative accommodation information in the Rosebank area, visit www.sleeping-out.co.za

City Sightseeing

Hop on and off the open top red bus and explore Johannesburg’s top sights and attractions with us.

  • The Green City Tour that shows you the suburbs in a way you’ve never seen them
  • The City Tour through Joburg CBD

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