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The Saxon is a supremely luxurious guest house in Sandton, Johannesburg, offering elegant suites and conference facilities.  Nestled in the exclusive Sandhurst area of Sandton, Saxon makes a word-class statement of ethnic African elegance, combined with personalized attention to detail.  Saxon has always been a place of welcome; first as a home, now a home away from home.  Saxon has witnessed history as it became home to Nelson Mandela after his release from prison.  During this time South Africa’s former President used the serene setting of Saxon to edit his autobiography "Long Walk to Freedom". FACILITIES The welcoming entrance with stately staircase sweeps around a central glass dome, permitting natural light to blend with the contemporary African decor and ethnic art effects.  Set in six acres of landscaped gardens, Saxon has been designed to capture and embrace its natural environment.  One of the design themes is the extensive use of water, the central point being the magnificent 920 square metre swimming pool.  Above the pool is a terrace overlooking the gardens and with the city as a backdrop. The dining room offers a homely atmosphere and world class chefs ensure personalized cuisine.  The cocktail bar leads off the expansive pool terrace. Other facilities include a boutique shop, piano lounge and smoking library.  The health centre includes a well equipped and fully supervised gym, Clarins beauty salon and steam rooms.  Revitalizing massages can be taken under the shaded gazebos next to the pool.   No. of Bedrooms Saxon boasts 26 suites of various sizes - all incorporate a strong element of African art, latticed shutters covering large bay windows, looking onto the tranquil gardens or pool area.  Each suite features large screen TV, VCR and DVD player with a surround-sound system.  The four presidential suites each feature a separate lounge and dining area.  The spectacular Mandela and Mbeki platinum suites are furnished to cater for the most discerning traveller. Find Similar Properties