axon is situated in the Sandhurst suburb of Sandton close to the heart of Johannesburg's most exclusive residential and business districts - Hyde Park and Sandton City. Saxon makes a world class statement of ethnic African elegance, combined with personalized attention to detail.



Once the home of insurance giant, Douw Steyn, the Saxon has been transformed into twenty-six luxury suites combined with a state of the art conference centre. to exceed the expectations of any business executive, politician or celebrity the world over. The sumptuous style, ethnic elegance and attention to detail that is Saxon.

Saxon opened its doors to the public in June 2000, since then it has always been a place of welcome. It has witnessed history within its walls as it became home to Nelson Mandela after he was released from prison. It was during this time that South Africa's former President used this serene setting to edit his autobiography "Long walk to Freedom". The room that was occupied by Mr. Mandela was converted into one of the suites and is now known as the Mandela Room.



The four Presidential suites feature a separate lounge and dining area. The spectacular Mandela and Mbeki platinum suites consist of 500 square metres of unadulterated luxury. There are two bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, a reception area, lounge, dining room, bar and butler's kitchen with a private elevator - a set up worthy of the most discerning traveler.

All suites incorporate a strong element of African art, latticed shutters covering large bay windows, looking onto the tranquil gardens or pool area. Each suite features large screen televisions, VCR and DVD player, surround sound system, computer workstations with iSDN lines, fax and multiple telephones. Thus providing the guest with incomparable hospitality in a business-oriented environment.



Saxon is furnished to cater for the most discerning traveler. A Health Centre including an elaborately equipped fully supervised gymnasium, Clarins beauty salon and steam rooms form the leisure facilities on the property.

A brigade of world-class chefs ensure personalized cuisine, catering for the well-traveled guest. The piano and cigar lounge has a small library and its own humidor, a dining room and two bars - one servicing the conference facility and the other opening out onto the pool terrace.



There are two magnificent pools, one of 920 square metres, the other an outdoor heated pool complete with underwater music, were built to complete the luxurious surrounds of SAXON.

Airport transfers can be arranged on request and Children under 12 years old are accepted only with prior consent of management and with the condition that they pay full adult rates.