WHERE TO STAY 54

On Bath

Best for world-class decadence

Glimpsed from the street, you might mistake the red face brick 54 on Bath hotel for fashionable city-break apartments, since there’s no showy sign. But the urban garden with its single-lane pool, one of Rosebank’s hottest social spots, is a giveaway that this is no self-catering hotel. The romantically-lit reception is hidden away to the side, and everything – from the highly-polished check-in desk to the piano player tinkering away – sets the mood. The upbeat and extremely helpful staff, dressed in smart suits, make you feel at home the moment you step into the lobby. Before you’re ushered to your room, stop for a drink at the signature green, white and gold Perrier-Jouët champagne bar, a veritable showstopper decked out with curvy low chairs and Maison Perrier-Jouët’s delicate art nouveau anemones. Spread out over 10 floors, guests of 54 on Bath can choose from 75 minimalist white and grey rooms and suites. It’s the rooms set within a garden-fringed enclave at the front of the hotel that you’ll want to book. For business travellers, the interiors have a calming, neutral feel and the room amenities are fantastic, including free and unlimited Wi-Fi, a coffee bar with an espresso machine, and a desk and chair for remote workers or earlymorning admin. Those with more time on their hands will pick up on beautiful details such as shimmery floor-to-ceiling curtains, super-dreamy towels and bed linens, toiletries in the bathroom that smell heavenly plus the ultimate pièce de résistance – a standout painting of Joburg above the bed. Our Deluxe Room was a mini sanctuary; a deeply comfortable place to rest our head where no detail was overlooked. It might feel impossible to leave this luxury cocoon during your stay – but try to. Directly connected to Rosebank Mall, 54 on Bath is within walking distance of great shops and restaurants. The hotel’s intimate Level Four Restaurant, with its red interiors and black-and-white checkerboard floors, is also one of the best places to eat in and around Rosebank. Très romantic, if you ask us. Whether you want classic mushroom risotto with smoked buffalo mozzarella; grilled sea bass with chorizo bisque, calamari tagliatelle, pickled fennel and harissa baked mussels; or decadent glazed duck breast with a confit duck leg wonton, beetroot caramel, pickled beetroot, cherries, brioche pistachio crumble and coffee jus; it’s all impressively fresh and respectfully cooked. The breakfast menu spans typical menu options executed perfectly, like a blueberry pancake stack, a poached egg on avocado toast or buttery smoked salmon scrambled eggs. The rooftop garden is a more comfortable place to hang out during the day, where you can meet a friend or do a little work.

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank

011 344 8500

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