The 5-star hotel voted best in South Africa – with only 32 rooms, charging up to R13,000 a night
The Park Hyatt in Rosebank is a 5-star luxury hotel voted as the best new hotel in both the country and the continent.
The hotel opened in 2025 as Hyatt’s most recent expansion in South Africa, bringing the group to three sites in the country.
The Chicago-based hotel company has a global presence in the luxury hotel market, with its South African offerings situated in Cape Town, Sandton, and Rosebank.
Recently, the World Travel Awards (WTA) named the Park Hyatt as the leading new hotel in Africa for 2026.
The accolade fits the hotel’s luxury offerings, which include an on-site spa and four distinct restaurants and bars for its patrons.
In addition to its WTA award, Park Hyatt has received several accolades, including a one-key distinction from the Michelin Travel Guide in 2025.
The hotel was also named in Time Magazine’s list of the world’s greatest places in 2026 and received a Traveller Review Award from Booking.com in the same year.
While Hyatt already had a presence in South Africa before 2025, the company touts its Rosebank site as “South Africa’s first luxury Hyatt hotel” on its website.
The hotel has 31 rooms, with rates ranging from approximately R6,000 to R13,000 for one person per night.
“Discerning travellers encounter Johannesburg through a lens of quiet elegance and cultural depth,” the company said on its website.
The hotel also boasts valet parking, meeting facilities and a pool for its patrons, along with specific offerings for conferences and events.
The Park Hyatt’s buildings were originally constructed in the 1930s as a colonial mansion, reflecting the influence of Sir Herbert Baker.
The hotel is built around a central courtyard, with a large Jacaranda tree, a heated pool and several sculptures.
The entire hotel serves as an art gallery, featuring curated artworks and sculptures on every floor, with site-specific themes in each area.
Critical acclaim for Park Hyatt
When including the Park Hyatt in its list of the world’s greatest places of 2026, Time Magazine described it as “a level of boutique service still rare in the city.”
“Though there’s a big brand behind it, the boutique property doesn’t lack personality,” the magazine said.
The Michelin Guide said the hotel had given new life to the former residential property in Rosebank, which it described as one of the most walkable areas in Johannesburg.
“Rooms are lavish in size, with high ceilings, deep marble tubs, and a smart mix of local textiles and vintage-style illustrations,” it said.
Some rooms also feature private patios, while all 31 rooms have king-sized beds and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The Park Hyatt’s premier restaurant, Room 32, offers a premium dining experience for the hotel’s patrons and visitors.
“Room 32 offers an elegant, contemporary atmosphere inspired by Johannesburg’s rich heritage,” Park Hyatt described on its website.
“The welcoming setting, minimalist interiors, and curated local art make Room 32 an ideal space for both intimate gatherings and special celebrations.”
“Chefs turn out open-fire dishes alongside an extensive list of South African wines,” the Michelin Guide said.
The restaurant sources a large part of its wine list from the Western Cape, and has a sommelier working full-time on the property.
In addition to its traditional menus, the restaurant hosts speciality dining experiences such as high tea, which costs between R750 and R1,395 per person.
Room 32 also offers a confidential business lunch for R630 per person and a four-course brunch menu for R1,595.
All of the speciality menus offer multiple courses and are paired with complimentary drinks, such as wine from Journey’s End Vineyards.
Photos of the Park Hyatt in Rosebank
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