Johannesburg.
Sixteen bedrooms spread over a lush one-acre garden.
About:
The Peech is Johannesburg’s eco-chic boutique hotel. Set in the suburb of Melrose, the hotel has sixteen bedrooms spread over a lush one-acre garden and a sophisticated bistro restaurant. Blending chic design with the latest technology and a sustainability policy that includes eco-friendly solutions like solar water heating and grey water recycling, The Peech is ideal for business and leisure guests alike. Recently awarded a Fair Trade in Tourism certification, the hotel has been described as “Contemporary, edgy and Afrocentric” by Condé Nast Traveller and nominated as South Africa’s leading Boutique hotel at the World Travel Awards for the last four consecutive years. The nodes of Sandton, Rosebank and Melrose Arch are all within ten minutes of the hotel.
Six things that make The Peech different:
• Consistent high levels of service – as rated by guests on Tripadvisor [#4 in Joburg]
• Fair Trade in Tourism certfication – the first in Joburg
• An oasis in the city - 90m2 of lush garden PER guest with all bedrooms facing over gardens
• Great location between Rosebank, Sandton and Melrose Arch
• WiFi is ALWAYS complimentary, high speed and unlimited
• 2011, 2010, 2009 & 2008 World Travel Awards – South Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel Nomination
What makes the property special:
The Peech is a Fair Trade in Tourism SA certified property. This acknowledges establishments that are committed to the triple bottom line of sustainability – that operate in a socially, economically and environmentally responsible manner. The Peech is proud to have been awarded the certification in 2010.
It is based on adherence to specific criteria including fair wages and working conditions, fair distribution of benefits, ethical business practice, and respect for human rights, culture and the environment.
According to Lolla Meyer, FTTSA Marketing Manager, “The Peech Hotel mixes together sustainability, creativity and city living to give guests a contemporary and environmentally friendly experience that ultimately benefits staff, local businesses and the local community. The Peech Hotel proves that responsible tourism and sustainability in an urban environment is attainable and relatively uncomplicated.”