Intercontinental Or Tambo Arpt, JohannesburgIntercontinental Or Tambo Arpt in Johannesburg, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 123 hotels we score in Johannesburg. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $585 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in Kempton Park, this five-star hotel sits within walking distance of the O.R. Tambo international airport terminal pick-up area. The nine-story building provides contemporary rooms equipped with air conditioning, satellite television, and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can access a fitness centre, an indoor swimming pool, and a spa. On-site dining includes a restaurant, while business travellers can use the dedicated business centre. The property is situated near Emperors Palace Casino. While the hotel offers high-quality bathrooms and quiet room designs, some guest rooms show signs of wear and could benefit from modern updates.What stands out

Walking distance to airport terminal

Indoor swimming pool

On-site fitness facilities

Quiet room design

Watch out for

Some rooms need upgrading

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