Blackbrick Apthotel Sandton 1, JohannesburgBlackbrick Apthotel Sandton 1 in Johannesburg, South Africa has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 105 of 123 hotels we score in Johannesburg. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 2.3. Rooms from about $147 a night (cached, not a live quote).Blackbrick Apthotel Sandton 1 is a three-star property situated on Fredman Drive within the Sandton CBD. It provides 66 high-tech apartments that include mini-kitchens, air conditioning, and seating areas. The hotel suits business travellers and families, offering a fitness centre, a library, and an on-site restaurant. Guests can access secure private parking on the premises. While the apartments are well-equipped for flexible stays, some rooms currently show signs of ceiling damage due to ongoing renovations. The location is a short walk from the Gautrain Sandton Station and Sandton City Mall.What stands out

Self-catering kitchen facilities

On-site fitness centre

Secure private parking

Central Sandton location

Watch out for

Ongoing building renovations

Some ceiling damage

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