In the heart of Johannesburg, Bannister Hotel offers a vibrant atmosphere with a nightclub and bar. Enjoy in-room WiFi, savor local flavors at the restaurant, or explore nearby CO-OP Studio. Guests rave about their stay.
9 De Beer Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001
What's nearby
University of Witwatersrand - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Newtown Junction Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Johannesburg City Hall - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Johannesburg Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Gold Reef City Casino - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
Getting around
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 32 min drive
Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 61 min drive
Johannesburg Park Station - 13 min walk
Johannesburg Sandton Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 4 min walk
Kitchener's Carvery Bar - 1 min walk
Nando's - 3 min walk
Artivist - 4 min walk
Lamunu Restaurant & Bar - 2 min walk
About this property
Bannister Hotel
Bannister Hotel features a nightclub and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Gold Reef City Casino and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall are within a short drive.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bannister Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bannister Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bannister Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bannister Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bannister Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Bannister Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gold Reef City Casino (7-min drive) and Montecasino (20-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Bannister Hotel and nearby?
Bannister Hotel has a nightclub.
Are there restaurants at or near Bannister Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Bannister Hotel like?
Bannister Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of Witwatersrand and 14 minutes' walk from Newtown Junction Mall.
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Bannister Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
It was really amazing spending my holidays there
Alex
Alex, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2024
The staff at this hotel are wonderfully friendly, always happy to help. During my stay there, I did not even realize that there electricity blackout in Johannesburg everyday.
The restaurant bar downstairs has a good range of food at a reasonable price with very friendly crews. It gets busy and noisy there during the weekend with a DJ playing good music. That gives a good and convenient option to chill without going to places that may not be safe. However, if loud music is not your thing, just ask during check-in for quiet rooms. The receptionist did get me one of those quiet rooms. I will totally go back there any time I visit Johannesburg and has business to do in Braamfontein.
Helarie Rose
Helarie Rose, 5-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 30, 2022
Bad review not recommended
Had to look for other accomadations. Not a 8.0 hotel. In the slums. Man hanging out on stairs. Desk agent never addressed me. Area made me feel unsafe
sandra
sandra, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 17, 2023
I wouldn't recommend it to anyone
There is a lot of noise, the parking was terrible after parking our car we had to walk in a dark alley and the security who opened the gate for us was very annoyed when we asked questions. Our room had a terrible smell and opening the windows didn't help.
Kelebogile
Kelebogile, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 21, 2024
The Bannister Hotel is very conveniently situated for access to Witwatersrand University, where I was doing some research in archives. On arrival, my first impression was discouraging because of people hanging around outside, but the room was good and comfortable and I settled in well. Overall I enjoyed my stay. The "Bannister Breakfast" is very adequate and nicely cooked and served. I had my evening meals in. The bar/restaurant can be quite noisy, but I adjusted to that. The food was good and service quite quick. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is situated in the city centre and there is always some anxiety about security and safety. I was not happy that a fire escape door near my room was kept open because it provided access to three outside rooms. I shut it from my mind, but very early one morning (3.30am) I woke to hear someone on the metal steps, and that unsettled me. That was the only negative during my stay.
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 10, 2024
Kabelo
Kabelo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 24, 2024
MATILDE P.
MATILDE P., 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
Usif
Usif, 7-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 26, 2024
Samukele
Samukele, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 7, 2023
Jabu
Jabu, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 12, 2023
Mapitso
Mapitso, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2023
shaiq
shaiq, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2023
Nomfaneleko
Nomfaneleko, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2022
Waddilove
Waddilove, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2021
Aftab
Aftab, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2020
Malesela
Malesela, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 31, 2020
WELL LOCTED HOTEL IN DESPERATE NEED OF ATTENTION
The Bannister Hotel is in probably the best location in this part of the city when it comes to eateries, markets and entertainment, it is a very basic 3 star but more 2-star standard and not very well maintained and run. It is grubby in places and just not hygienic or clean and had some strange smells and air-con in rooms that is too warm and air-con in public areas that is freezing. Service is decent if slow. Bed comfort below average and awful very soft p[illows and a shower with plastic shower curtain.It is very noisy at night, but I can accept that and you must be prepared for it,so getting peaceful sleep if you a light sleeper may be an issue.
STUART
STUART, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 26, 2020
Rene
Rene, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 4, 2020
Busisiwe
Busisiwe, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 6, 2020
A Little Disappointed
There is lots of room for improvement. There were cockroaches in the room. Kettle was missing. during checkin we were told that breakfast was not included and yet the booking online included breakfast.
Cheryllyn
Cheryllyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2019
A good nigjt at Bannister
The receptuin staff was very friendly and the dormitory clean.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2019
Siphiwe
Siphiwe, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 16, 2019
Nice place, good restaurant. As others have commented, the place is a bit loud but fine with earplugs (could be really bad on a Friday or Saturday night though..). Poor rating because what’s up with the shower? We had a twin bed room—two people who don’t even share a bed. The wall between the shower and the bed room is not a ‘wall’ but frosted glass. We could watch each other shower. Awkward.
Kmm
Kmm, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2019
Brad
Brad, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 1, 2019
Hôtel avec un bar donc très bruyant jusqu’à une heure avancée de la nuit , chambre simple lits confortables