The Reef Hotel, JohannesburgThe Reef Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa has a corrected score of 2.7 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 111 of 123 hotels we score in Johannesburg. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.1, Tripadvisor 2.8. Rooms from about $71 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Reef Hotel is a four-star establishment situated on Anderson Street in the Marshalltown district of Johannesburg. Located within the central business district, the hotel provides 120 smoke-free rooms with modern interiors. Guests can access two on-site restaurants, a sky lounge with city views, a spa, and a fitness centre. The property also includes conference facilities and a business centre, making it suitable for corporate travellers and families. While the hotel offers various amenities like room service and a deli, some guests have reported issues with the reliability of the elevators.What stands out

Rooftop lounge with city views

On-site spa and fitness centre

Central Marshalltown location

Dedicated business facilities

Watch out for

Unreliable elevators

Variable room conditions

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