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Phone: (+27 11) 728 2340 Web: http://www.graton.co.za/ Email:
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Clientele: Mixed Gay/Straight Amenities: breakfast included • GLBT owned • pool • wifi
A comfortable and highly recommended base for the business or leisure traveller
Situated in a quiet tree-lined cul-de-sac in one of Johannesurg's well-established up-market suburbs. Easy access to all main arterial routes; close to Rosebank, Sandton and the Johannesburg CBD. Graton is a quick stroll from Grant Avenue in Norwood, with plenty of shops and restaurants.
All rooms with television, telephone, tea / coffee facilities and clock-radios.
Five double rooms - four en-suite and one with private bathroom.
Secure parking.
Wi - Fi, Fax, web and e-mail facilities available.
Full or continental breakfast is served in our breakfast room or on the patio in summer.
Join hosts, Graham and Tony, for an early evening drink before dining out at one of the many restaurants in Norwood within walking distance (Italian, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Portuguese, French, Grill-house, Fish, etc)
Mastercard, Visa and American Express cards are accepted.
Children over 13 are welcome.
Laundry on request.
Airport transfers can also be arranged.
Houghton golf course close by, and a Virgin Active Club a couple of streets away.
Rosebank about 7 minutes drive, Sandton & Eastgate about 15 minutes
Rates are subject to change without notice
User reviews
Average user rating from: 2 user(s)
Overall rating:
4.9
Service:
5.0
Amenities:
5.0
Cleanliness/Comfort:
5.0
Location/Convenience:
4.5
Value:
5.0
Overall Experience:
5.0
HIghly Recommended - Significant Experience
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
Throughout late 2007 and 2009 I made five business trips to Johannesburg from New York totaling about three and a half months. During three of these trips I probably spent about seven weeks at Graton, and stayed at five other LGBT owned or accepting guest houses. Graton was the most comfortable reception of all, and turned me from a fan of "Business Traveler Hotels" like Southern Sun or the Mapungubwe down town, to an avid fan of Johannesburg's guest houses.
The accommodations are clean, comfortable, and most are on the large side, and the Guest House itself and common areas display Tony and Graham's eclectic take on South African art, culture, and theater. My favorite feature, as a shameful smoker, was the pool, which opens to the common area of the Guest House, and led to many fascinating conversations with the other guests.
The neighborhood, Norwood, is safe enough that I felt comfortable walking from the guest house to the restaurants about 10 minutes away. Amongst which, Picalo Primadona (sp?) is excellent. A strong dollar (it was then) led to some amazing meals and many bottles of wine. Nearby Melville is perhaps more night life oriented, but Norwood was perfect when working and a great place to start on the weekends.
Tony and Graham are a wealth of knowledge about the history of LGBT rights in South Africa, and Graham is a certified tour guide -- we had a great trip to a nearby Lion and Rhino park. Think of it as a safari via day trip.
If you need a place o stay away from the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg, Graton is it! The hosts are extremely accommodating and wonderful to be around. It was such a pleasure to find this place and we were sad that we had to leave it, but will definitely stay there when we return!
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