Tap into the arts at hotels in Johannesburg

In the late 19th century, visitors to what is now South Africa's financial capital, Johannesburg, had only one thing on their mind. Gold. The area known as the Rand has subsequently produced more than half of the world's gold reserve. Guests of hotels in Johannesburg can experience what it's like to go 220m down a mine shaft at Gold Reef City, a massive theme park and casino that offers loads of entertainment for the family. They can ride on the Cocopan, a small rail trolley used for carrying ore, and see gold bars being poured. 

Hotels in Johannesburg are many and varied, catering for all measure of taste and budget. At the luxury end is The hotels in Johannesburg are an opulent retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city streets and highways. The energy in Johannesburg is palpable '" the saying '˜time waits for no man' is certainly true there. Job opportunities are greater and salaries are better than anywhere else in the country. 

Business travellers who stay at hotels in Johannesburg thrive on the city's electric pace, but appreciate the opportunity to see major attractions during their leisure time. The Palazzo Montecasino is in the upmarket suburb of Fourways, and forms part of the Montecasino Entertainment Complex. It is 40 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport and 20 minutes from Lanseria International Airport. 

This hotel in Johannesburg offers world-class facilities to guests who appreciate the finer things in life. Enjoy a Thai wellness therapy treatment at the gazebos at the pool or in your own room, or visit the Sandton Sun Spa, which is just 15 minutes away for a range of rejuvenating treatments. 

Hotels in Johannesburg house top restaurants such as the Medeo Restaurant, which creates Italian flavours with French and African flair. 

Situated this close to Montecasino, guests have loads of entertainment on their doorstep '" from gambling to movies to musical extravaganzas. On the shopping front, the complex offers something different in the jewellery department. Jewel Africa incorporates a world-class interactive shopping experience with exclusive jewellery tours.

Further afield, but still on the art beat, Newtown Cultural Precinct is the place to be for theatre, dance, music, art, photography and crafts. Key attractions include the Market Theatre, MuseuMAfricA, Sci-Bono Discovery Centre and the Dance Factory. For some of the best classical ballet in the country, check The Joburg Theatre's schedule for performances by the in-house SA Ballet Theatre.