The Fairlawns opened its doors as a boutique hotel in January 1998, with the original 12 courtyard suites, the restaurant and bar.
Today there are another 6 premier suites and a presidential suite, a conference centre, a large fully equipped gym and a spa. Once the private home of John and Anna Thacker, the current owners, the property was bought from the Little Brenthurst Trust of Oppenheimer fame, (hence the Oppenheimer Suite), and consisted of a 10 acre property with horses and stables and rolling lawns (hence the name Fairlawns). Portions of the property have unfortunately been sold off, but it has managed to retain its stately, park-like ambience with huge mature trees and prolific bird-life. The external architecture is Palladian, but there are a myriad styles in the bedrooms, one to definitely suit every taste.
Apart from the beautiful surroundings, which without exception seems to elicit the response "one would never say one is in Johannesburg", the warm, homely ambience is unerringly remarked upon as is evidenced by the comments in the visitors' book. As one visitor commented "a home away from home, only better". We believe that in this 21st century with its mass production of products and services which are becoming increasingly uniform across the globe, people from all walks of life appreciate being acknowledged as a very unique individual, in very unique surroundings. We strive to achieve that.
Facilities and Services
Facilities and Services available at The Fairlawns Hotel & Spa include:
Wireless broadband internet access
Closest hotel to airport apart from airport hotels
Airport transfers on request - either a Vito microbus or a Rolls Royce
Complimentary transfers within the Sandton district
Close to all the major business districts
4 km from Sandton City
Easy access to golf, tennis, squash and horse riding
Wonderful garden including large sparkling pool
On-site Health spa facilities and Balinese spa garden
Use of on-site gym and steam room
18 hour Room service
24 hour reception and security services
Secretarial services on request
Travel assistance
Same day laundry and valet services (except public holidays)
Sherry, fruit, herbal teas, filter coffee and biscuits in suites
Selection of newspapers in restaurant
Dining facilities include:
An a la carte restaurant
Fully stocked bar
Elegant private dining room
Informal terrace dining
Other services, complimentary, but by request only, include:
Cars washed
Shoes polished
Pressing of one garment per person per stay
Use of boardroom for informal meetings for in-house GUESTS, availability permitting
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