International hotel giant opens new luxury location in South Africa

The hotel, which opened in partnership with private equity firm Millat Group, is in Rosebank.

The Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels said the Park Hyatt Johannesburg offers a refined, residential-style experience with thoughtful design, immersive art, and warm hospitality.

Park Hyatt is part of Hyatt Hotels’ upscale offering and sits at the top of its food chain. At only 31-rooms, the new hotel is one of the smallest offerings from the wider group.

“We are extremely proud to open Park Hyatt Johannesburg, extending the legacy of the Park Hyatt brand to Rosebank,” commented Mitch Gemmell, general manager, Park Hyatt Johannesburg.

“Our team is dedicated to offering deeply personalised service and thoughtfully curated experiences, delivered with meticulous attention to detail and the essence of modern luxury hospitality in every interaction.”

The site was originally constructed in the 1930s as a stately colonial mansion and reflects the influence of Sir Herbert Baker, who shaped many of the city’s early estates.

The Park Hyatt honoured the legacy by carefully restoring original features such as “graceful” arches, high ceilings, and wide verandahs.

The hotel is structured around a central open-air courtyard, anchored by a large jacaranda tree, sculpted gardens and a heated outdoor pool.

Across the property, there is also a locally curated art and design program, with each floor and space featuring site-specific themes inspired by the region’s landscape, botanical history and archival collections.

A small collection of rooms

The hotel features 31 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, each offering king-size beds and floor-to-ceiling windows designed to maximise natural light.

Select rooms and suites feature private patios. The interiors feature cotton linens, marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, bespoke Ndebele-patterned throws, and curated South African artwork.

Art themes across the rooms include Sea Algae, Trees, Safari, Forest, Explorer, and Leaves, all celebrating South Africa’s diverse biospheres. Other local artistic work is seen in public spaces.

Guests can also eat at the Room 32 restaurant, which showcases cuisine prepared over live-fire grills and emphasises seasonal local ingredients.

The Lounge provides a sophisticated yet relaxed setting to savour handcrafted cocktails, fine wines, and a carefully selected array of premium cigars.

The wine list also celebrates the county’s rich winemaking heritage and reflects the nation’s diverse viticultural landscape. A dedicated sommelier is also on staff at the hotel.

A spa will open soon and include treatments inspired by international and South African traditions.

Signature therapies will also incorporate native ingredients such as rooibos, marula oil and baobab extract, which is known for its healing and antioxidant properties.

Drawing on the holistic principles of local wellness rituals, treatments also aim to restore balance and energy while

The hotel also features a fully equipped fitness centre and a heated outdoor pool in landscaped gardens.

It has also collaborated with luxury publisher Assouline to bring Assouline titles, signature candles, and refined design elements to the hotel’s lounge and suites.

A flexible event space can accommodate up to 60 guests, ideal for intimate meetings and elegant celebrations.

“The opening of Park Hyatt Johannesburg embodies our commitment to providing exceptional service, care and luxury deeply connected to the city’s rich heritage and vibrant culture,” said Hamza Farooqui, CEO of Millat Group.

“Our aim is to offer an unparalleled experience, blending refined hospitality with authentic South African artistry.”

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