19 President Steyn Avenue, Brandwag, 9301 Bloemfontein, South Africa
#4 of 24 hotels in Bloemfontein
Guests' ChoiceBased on 306 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 April 2024
Teresa
South AfricaWe loved our twin room inside the hotel with a very hobbit feel, Breakfast was awesome.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Teresa
South AfricaPeople smoking outside
We stayed in a Family Suite - a Double room in one room and 2 singles in a separate room with a shared bathroom. Our suite was inside the hotel with a more Lord of the Rings feel, which was cute. We loved our room and the breakfasts.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Marcus
Saudi ArabiaThe parking is a bit of an issue, parking is small and needed to park accross the road at some nights which was in a security gated area.
Location, close to pubs and dining venues. Very beautiful garden and interior.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Jens
South AfricaFriendly welcome. Nice restaurant around the corner. Good coffee.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Johan
South AfricaSafe parking Good breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Lara
South AfricaGreat location, Lovely gardens, nice history about the hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Clare
South AfricaN/A
The staff on duty did everything they could to make our stay a happy and comfortable; thank you
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Karen
United StatesPool needed a cleaning, with lots of leaves and debris in there so I didn't take a dip. Breakfasts were on the light side, though delicious and the staff serving are excellent. There could be a meat alternative offered (cooked veg?) for those of us who don't eat meat and are looking for a more substantive start to the day!
Beautiful property at the birthplace of JRR Tolkien with gorgeous artwork around the property reflecting scenes from the books (movies). The staff were helpful, friendly, and professional. The gardens are beautiful and the safe location on quiet streets is super nice, while within easy walking distance to trendy and delicious restaurants. Wifi was flawless and there is good working space in the rooms.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Aiden
South AfricaHaving to park on another property down the street.
Breakfast was good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Nana
South AfricaI prefer fresh fruits not canned fruits with breakfast
The location is exceptional
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Bruce
South AfricaThe old building exuded an antique atmosphere, which was truly charming. The breakfast was delightful, and especially, the coffee made by the staff was superb. Being able to check in late at night despite our late arrival was also convenient during the trip
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
Lovely rooms. Fascinating Tolkien connections and ambience. Nice breakfast. Little oasis in the middle of bloemfontein.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Andrew
United KingdomPippin spelled wrong on room 4
Great ambience especially for Tolkien fans. Central but quiet. Nice room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Kobus
South AfricaNoisy neighbours.
Friendly staff and good location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Anna
South AfricaNothing everything was exceptional
Everything is excellent
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Siyanda
South AfricaThe place and the area , felt good and safe and quality accomodation.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Alain
South AfricaThe room was very hot on arrival but that's expected because the day was exceptionally hot. If the staff had opened windows during the afternoon, it would have aired the room and made it a bit easier for the aircon to cope with 40degrees!
Service was excellent as before!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Ivan
Italytoo slow preparatation of warm breakfast, 15-20 minutes for an omelette is not acceptable on a business stay
good position, by foot you can also reach good restaurants breakfast good, not excellent very good price big room and bathroom very quite area, nice to sleep
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Kevin
South AfricaHelpful and friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Travis
South AfricaOur room was big but out of context with the rest of the hotel, obviously a new addition but not the same standard or effort out in. I also woke up during the night and saw lots of cockroaches.
The historical significance behind it was amazing and they’ve kept a lot of the original features and artifacts. The staff were amazing.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Ian
South AfricaThere was nothing that we didn't like.
Breakfast was wholesome and good value Location was perfectly centrally located and close to restaurants
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Mokhethiea
South AfricaNothing
The breakfast was nice , the stuff was very friendly
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Roz
South AfricaThe distance to restaurant - the area did not seem to be safe for walking - if you drove - one would have lost parking inside the secured space. Street view was not that nice, but with curtains closed it was fine.
Loved the theme of Lord of the rings. The rooms were very beautiful and loved the touch of antique furniture. It was a huge room. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Smit
United Kingdomexcellent rooms, excellent breakfast and lovely staff - a very unique hotel
Stayed in December 2023
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