Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with Millat Group for the Winston Hotel in Johannesburg to join the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel.
Following an extensive refurbishment, overseen by Yabu Pushelberg, the hotel is expected to rebrand to Park Hyatt Johannesburg in early 2023, marking the re-introduction of the brand to South Africa.
The global design firm’s thoughtful and rigorous approach to design will revitalise the hotel while celebrating the heritage and craftsmanship of its locale. Highly curated interiors and contemporary architecture will combine indoor and outdoor elements.
All 30 guestrooms and suites will be fitted with king size beds, professionally equipped workstations and en-suite bathrooms. The restaurant will include a spacious dining room and an outdoor terrace for refined al-fresco dining, overlooking the hotel’s picturesque swimming pool. The F&B offering will also include an atmospheric bar with an open-air courtyard.
This marks the hotel group’s fourth collaboration with Millat Group in South Africa, joining Hyatt Regency Cape Town, Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton and Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank.
“We are delighted to continue building on our relationship with the Millat Group and add Park Hyatt Johannesburg to Hyatt’s growing collection of luxury properties throughout the African continent,” says Ludwig Bouldoukian, Regional Vice President Development Middle East Africa for Hyatt International. “Park Hyatt hotels are found in the world’s most premier destinations and this development in Rosebank demonstrates a commitment to catering to both domestic and international high-end travellers who are looking for an oasis of calm and refinement, highly attentive personal service and elevated experiences in an intimate environment, while still enjoying the vibrancy of Johannesburg.”
“The plans for Park Hyatt Johannesburg represent an incredibly exciting addition to our hotel portfolio,” says Hamza Farooqui, the Millat Group’s CEO. “We have seen a considerable uptake in domestic and international travel, from both a leisure and a business travel perspective. Hyatt and Millat’s proven understanding of luxury travel will ensure that the renovated hotel offers a world-class product and service never before seen in South Africa.”
