A charming boutique hotel in Johannesburg’s upscale Melrose suburb
Two restaurants, bar, wine cellar, private dining room, two outdoor swimming pools, gardens, meeting rooms, gym access (next door)
Total of 16 rooms and suites, each with a private terrace or patio, and a 2-bedroom villa, ideal for families
Great base to explore Johannesburg’s art galleries, museums, shopping and restaurants
The Peech is well positioned for access to Johannesburg’s main attractions and within easy reach of O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Johannesburg has a thriving art scene with plenty of galleries to attract visitors, including The Melrose Gallery SA, Wits Art Museum (WAM), the Everard Read Gallery, and Gallery MOMO.
At the heart of Johannesburg, keen historians can enjoy a trip to the Soweto Township and Apartheid Museum, considered the world’s best museum for the presentation of twentieth-century Africa. Soweto’s Mandela House is also worth a visit for insight into the Mandela family legacy.
Melrose Arch and Rosebank are a short 10-minute drive from The Peech, with their premium-brand shops, jewelry stores, and super-car showrooms.
Johannesburg has a diverse restaurant scene reflecting the city’s unique cultural tapestry. From fine dining to gourmet burgers and street food, the city is considered something of a foodie mecca these days!
The Peech Hotel is located in Johannesburg’s upscale Melrose neighbourhood, adjacent to the Wanderers International Cricket Stadium and opposite beautiful James Gray Park. Guests will arrive at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, and from there it is approximately 45 minutes by car.
Communal areas at The Peech include a homely reception area, a library/lounge, two boardrooms, and two restaurants, one being the award-winning Pot Luck Club by highly acclaimed chef Luke Dale-Roberts, open to guests and Johannesburg locals for lunch and dinner.
Living area
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Pool bar
The Garden Restaurant is exclusively for hotel guests and offers informal café-style dining with an outdoor patio for warmer weather and a cozy space with a wood-burning fire for the winter months. One of the boardrooms, known as The Green Room, doubles as a private dining room, well located close to the kitchen garden. The other is conveniently situated just off the lobby and large enough to accommodate 16 guests. Outside, two swimming pools are surrounded by well-kept gardens, and the Patio & Pool Bar is open all day to hotel guests only. For a small charge, guests can access the Planet Fitness gym next door.
Guest accommodation at The Peech consists of 16 rooms and suites, plus a 2-bedroom family villa.
Balcony
Air Conditioning
Mini bar
Shower
Entry-level classic rooms are 40 sq. m and have either a private balcony or a patio overlooking the gardens. One category up, the 45 sq. m luxury rooms are slightly larger, while Peech Suites offer 60 sq. m of open-plan space and the option to accommodate a child in a foldaway bed. All rooms are air-conditioned, and each features a walk-in raindance shower, a mini-bar, a Nespresso machine, and a TV with streaming facilities. The style is cool and contemporary, with a choice of a king-sized or twin bed/s, oak floors, and a chic gray-and-white color scheme. The two-bedroom Peech Villa is designed to accommodate four guests, though it’s possible to sleep a third child at an additional cost.
Originally a family home, The Peech is a contemporary boutique hotel owned by James Peech in Johannesburg’s affluent Melrose suburb, ideal for those in transit or spending a few nights in the city. Besides the selection of stylish, garden-facing…
