54 on Bath Hotel, Johannesburg
More photos54 on Bath is a chic, five-star boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Johannesburg’s trendy Rosebank suburb. Originally known as The Grace Hotel, it underwent a multi-million rand transformation by Tsogo Sun in 2010. Today, it is celebrated for its sophisticated, monochromatic interior design, which pairs elegant black-and-white accents with crystal chandeliers and a curated photography collection that pays homage to Johannesburg.
The hotel’s most distinctive feature is its fourth-floor terrace, a peaceful elevated garden that houses a lap pool and the popular Level Four Restaurant and Champagne Bar. It is a true urban oasis where guests can unwind while overlooking the city skyline. A clever “sky bridge” also provides direct, seamless access to the Rosebank Mall, connecting guests instantly to high-end boutiques and diverse dining options.
For those eager to explore, the location is incredibly convenient. The Rosebank Gautrain Station is just a short walk away, offering a quick 30-minute link to O.R. Tambo International Airport and the broader city. Whether you are in town for business or leisure, the hotel provides a refined, quiet retreat amidst the hustle of the city.
Guests are also perfectly positioned to discover Johannesburg’s deeper history, with the Apartheid Museum and Soweto within reach for an insightful cultural journey. Whether you are enjoying a signature afternoon tea in the lobby or relaxing on the pool deck, 54 on Bath perfectly balances modern luxury with a distinct sense of place.
Expert reviews
“Best described as ‘urban chic’, this sexy number is a short amble from Rosebank’s shopping malls. The 75 rooms are spacious and elegantly restrained, and the uber-cool 4th-floor garden terrace and pool deck is a great place to decompress.”
“Most of the visitors to 54 on Bath are international business travelers and foreign tourists drawn to the modern yet intimate elegance behind the towering brick facade and Doric columns, though the popular champagne bar does draw locals. It’s also in the center of Rosebank and linked to the nearby mall and African Crafts Market by a second-floor sky bridge.”
“54 on Bath is a luxury hotel in Rosebank offering a tranquil atmosphere amid the bustle of a growing business district.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Johannesburg
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Great food
- Comfortable beds
- Friendly staff
- Free Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
8 April 2026
Perfect what I needed and will return
Great property - great location and great staff. Felt very welcoming and close to everything. The staff were amazing
Nothing! It was perfect
31 March 2026
Love the vibe!
Great location, large room, beautiful garden and friendly staff.
23 March 2026
I love this hotel. I have only good things to say about it.
The breakfasts are great, especially the wide range of options on the menu. The buffet is also very good.
The staff are all wonderful -- friendly, helpful, efficient, go the extra mile. They make it feel like a home away from home.
The location is excellent. Adjacent to a very nice mall, with lots of good restaurants in the area. The hotel's own restaurant offers delicious food for dinner. Their garden and patio is very pleasant and quiet, and the pool is nice too (just wish it was heated).
The hotel is also close to public transport (Gautrain), offers its own free shuttle within 5 km, and has easy access to Uber.
Nothing.
20 March 2026
Fabulous staff and service, the welcome and the lovely decor and outside space
The staff were amazing, the location great and the decor fabulous and lovely outdoor space
Great outside space area but would have liked a Slightly larger pool (but it was true to size as shown in photos)
18 March 2026
Grand, well appointed hotel in good, safe location
Lovely hotel in character building adjacent to shopping malls and dining precinct
Our room was very spacious and well apppointed
They do half day rates which was fantastic for us with a late flight out
Our private transfer didn’t show up but Willard more than made up for it and handled it very well
14 March 2026
It was a special evening out and the atmosphere and the service in the hotel definitely helped to make the evening memor
Friendly staff.
Clean.
Great breakfast
Centrally located.
Comfortable mattress
A stunning beaded Daxie as an ornament in the bedroom that was a very special detail for an animal rights activist. 💕
The sheets were very hard/stiff/. I couldn’t figure out if they were starched or just made from a weird material.
9 March 2026
Very good value for money
Everything from staff to the room
Nothing
6 March 2026
Close to malls and transit systems
Convinience
N/A
6 February 2026
This is my 2nd stay & I would stay there again.
the comfort & easiness of the property. The staff are great.
not applicable
31 January 2026
Ultra Luxury Suite
Everything exceptional.
Ultra luxury suite, every perfect .
The breakfast buffet is amazing .
29 January 2026
Perfect location and felt safe. Grounds are lovely.
The shower is somewhat small but it is an international hotel and older properties usually have smaller showers.
My commodes inside the tanks parts broke in the middle of my second night so it was inconvenient.
26 January 2026
We had a delightful stay. Thank you
We had
26 January 2026
This is proving a great and happy place to stay on our short stops in Johannesburg.
This hotel is in an excellent location for getting to all the good things to do in Rosebank and nearby in Melrose. We had a quieter room this time on the ninth floor - less traffic noise - which afforded us nice views of Johannesburg. It was a comfortable and happy stay.
The breakfast location is good, and the breakfasts themselves are fair. I didn't have breakfast this time knowing that I would get a better selection at Woolies or Tashas plus a better array of alternative milks.
19 January 2026
Absolutely loved staying here, staff amazing… very comfortable… would have loved to stay for longer!!
Excellent location
Nothing
19 January 2026
Excellent service from the staff which always make a stay special.
The staff were excellent and the chefs are next level.
The shower is small and the carpets in the rooms could do with revamp - look a bit worn down in my opinion.
19 January 2026
Fantastic service and excellent location
Excellent location and great service
Nothing
15 January 2026
Quick relaxing getaway to celebrate my wife's birthday.
Food was good, room was clean and most staff were quite friendly. We received hand written welcome notes from management, which was a nice touch - along with a good bottle of red wine which we could enjoy with dinner in the suite.
The bed sheet was damaged - housekeeping did not pick it up, looks like it got stuck in a machine somewhere because there was a black mark with a hole. A hotel of this level should pick that up and rectify before a guest sees it. At breakfast our waiter was not very friendly and brought out the wrong option. When we pointed it out he was not apologetic at all.
12 January 2026
Great location and comfortable, well appointed room. Loved the staff
Clean and comfortable
Small Pool
10 January 2026
A 5 star hotel worth it's mark!!!
The rooms were very spacious & tasteful. The breakfast was excellent. The staff, very very kind.
Infact, they gave us a complimentary transport to church on Sunday which was within their 5km offer. We were very happy with everything 😁
I particularly loved the welcome personal note by the GM, signed by Ms Madeline. It really warmed my heart.
The sweet treats availed every day were also well appreciated.
Oooh & the sheets & the pillows on the bed, they were such a delight....It was one of my biggest delights....so white, so soft!
Nothing.... Surpassed our expectations!!
6 January 2026
Beautiful. Just as beautiful as when we stayed 12years ago.
Beautiful heritage building with fabulous staff.
A silly client complaining on their departure for no good reason and putting the staff into an uncomfortable position.
5 January 2026
Loved the staff, room, amenities and breakfast!
Wonderful boutique type hotel with terrific staff!
Nothing. It was wonderful and I’d highly recommend it!
4 January 2026
One night - needed to do Christmas shopping - perfect
Friendly staff, great rooms , close to mall , secure
2 January 2026
Outstanding customer service and attention to detail
Excellent customer service
Nothing
2 January 2026
Loved our stay there and the connection to the mall
Really good!
Nothing
31 December 2025
I enjoyed my stay very much . Excellent front desk services !
Excellent Property, Fantastic staff service . Williard , the manager runs an excellent front desk , and I liked the service at all times . Breakfast was sometimes a little slow with Kitchen service but the quality and food was delicious . Great location. kudos also to Godfrey who provided excellent help with luggage and transport !!! I really enjoyed my stay over the many days I was there . Always felt safe , secure and well taken care of ! The only bugbear is that lighting in the rooms is slightly dim and could be improved .
Lighting in the rooms could be 30% to 50 % brighter .
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Picnic area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Fence around pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
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