Ten Bompas Hotel
Dunkeld West; Johannesburg, South Africa
Ten Bompas Hotel offers a small, individual retreat in Dunkeld West, with ten suites arranged around a generous garden setting. Each suite has its own designer’s interpretation, ranging from more traditional decoration to contemporary interiors with African references. The layouts are unusually consistent in their residential usefulness: a separate lounge, a substantial bedroom and a bathroom with both a bath and a shower that doubles as a steam room. Private gardens or terraces extend the accommodation outdoors. Winehouse Restaurant gives the hotel a distinct dining focus, while its separate event spaces support meetings and private occasions. Choose Ten Bompas when a personal atmosphere and room to settle in matter more than a large collection of resort facilities. Its strongest appeal is the relationship between the suites and the gardens, which creates an unhurried base between city outings. Compare the individual designs when choosing a room, and allow time for a meal at Winehouse. The Dunkeld West position is useful for connecting Rosebank, Hyde Park and Sandton, with transport planned according to the day’s appointments or cultural visits.