The Saxon Hotel and the Westcliff, Johannesburg, South Africa

When in Johannesburg, Oprah Winfrey stays at the Saxon and the Westcliff hotels. Nelson Mandela edited his memoirs at the Saxon after he was released from prison. President Clinton and Beyonce have also visited the 24-room resort, where wine racks replace minibars and spectacular African art adorns the rooms. Winfrey also stays at the Westcliff in the very exclusive Northern Suburbs of the city. “Celebrities often choose The Westcliff because of the private and secure estate, and the unique design of the hotel, which is not dissimilar to a Mediterranean-style village, ” explains Mark Holden, the hotel’s general manager.

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