With year –end fast approaching, the desperate plea for a holiday among us is clearly visible when everyone around you is tired and struggling to control their ever-growing frustrations…. your December holiday may be booked and paid for, however, it’s still two-and-a-half months to go…DREAD!  Whisper in your other half’s ear and enjoy a weekend away at a 5-star luxury hotel, right on your doorstep (if you’re from JHB).

Be a guest at the luxurious InterContinental Johannesburg O.R.Tambo Airport Hotel (what a mouthful), whom recently received the 2014 InterContinental Hotels Group’s Torchbearer Award, for the AMEA (Asia Middle East and Africa) region…not bad uh?  It’s South Africa's first and only 5-star luxury hotel at an airport, owned by ACSA and managed by Tsogo Sun.  The best is, you don’t even need to drive to the hotel if your reside or have access to any of the Gautrain stations, as it’s the very last stop on the train grid (O.R.Tambo Int.)

The hotel possesses many special features and attractions, but the most outstanding is surely Quills restaurant, aptly named after the unique 18 metre long porcupine quill mobile, which is lit up for a dramatic effect and spans the entire length of the restaurant.  Catering mostly to frequent flyers as well as local and international travellers, Quills restaurant and bar is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, all year round, making for a menu that spans the full range… from breakfast (continental and hot) to light lunches and snacks, to a la carte dinners – and of course excellent cocktails at any time.   Another unique component of the hotel for frequent travellers include, flight friendly menus, in-room flight information and a Health and Fitness centre to ease the stress of long distance travel.

This sophisticated hotel is a tranquil oasis for guests seeking a little respite from their frenetic, fast-paced lives. Through its superior brand service standards the hotel ensures that guests always feel a sense of belonging whether they are staying overnight, enjoying a meal at Quills or only visiting for a few hours while in transit.

To book your stay or for more information go to tsogosun.com