3 8th Street, Houghton, 2198 Johannesburg, South Africa
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The Paramount Houghton Overview

So I stumbled upon The Paramount Houghton during one of my Joburg trips, and honestly, it’s one of those finds that makes you feel like you’ve discovered something special. Tucked away on 8th Street in Houghton – which, if you know the area, is basically the sweet spot between the chaos of the city center and the leafy suburbs where all the old money lives – this four-star place has this understated elegance that doesn’t try too hard, you know?

The thing about Johannesburg is that location really matters (I mean, more than most cities), and The Paramount gets it right. Houghton’s got that residential feel where you can actually walk around without constantly looking over your shoulder, plus you’re close enough to Rosebank and Sandton that getting around isn’t a nightmare. The hotel itself sits in what used to be – well, I think it was some sort of manor house originally, and you can tell. There’s this beautiful courtyard area where they serve breakfast, and the rooms have these high ceilings that you just don’t get in the newer chain hotels. I stayed in one of their standard rooms and was pleasantly surprised by the space – the bathroom alone was bigger than some entire hotel rooms I’ve had in Cape Town.

What really sold me though was the attention to detail. The staff actually remembers your name (not just because they’re reading it off a computer screen), and the concierge – this guy named David – knows absolutely everything about the area. He pointed me toward this incredible Ethiopian place just a few blocks away that I never would have found otherwise. The hotel’s restaurant is solid too, nothing groundbreaking but they do a mean bobotie, and their wine list focuses on local stuff which I appreciate. Parking‘s secure and included, which honestly is worth mentioning because street parking in this part of town can be… well, let’s just say you don’t want to leave your rental car out overnight. One small thing – the WiFi can be a bit spotty in some of the rooms facing the garden, but it’s fine in the common areas. The pool’s not huge but it’s perfectly adequate for a few laps, and there’s usually nobody else using it if you go early morning. I’d definitely stay here again, especially at these prices – you’re getting way more character and personal service than you’d get at those big international chains for the same money.

The Paramount Houghton Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony1 full bed for Max. people: 2$67
Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment with City View1 queen bed for Max. people: 2$75
One-Bedroom Apartment1 full bed for Max. people: 2$76
One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and City View1 full bed for Max. people: 2$84
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Reviews of The Paramount Houghton

  • All in all the place was perfect – Zamokuhle from South Africa – September 12, 2025 (10/10)

    It was clean, well maintained

    What could be improved: The were missing items and the iron was not working. There are no cleaning materials but we booked for 5 days

  • Very Good – Nompumelelo from South Africa – August 24, 2025 (8/10)

    The apartment was beautiful.

    What could be improved: The lack of cleaning materials such as a broom, mop and bucket to clean.

  • The apartment was lovely we enjoyed our stay. Definitely coming back. – Yolanda from South Africa – July 20, 2025 (9/10)

    We loved everything about the property. Beautiful😍

    What could be improved: There was no heater or an extra blanket considering how cold it was.

  • Great location, comfortable apartment – Liza from South Africa – July 11, 2025 (9/10)

    Great location, comfortable apartment with all the basic necessities. Quite spacious as well.

    What could be improved: A hair drier would be a great addition!

  • Awesome place to stay – Nathi from South Africa – June 23, 2025 (10/10)

    Such a beautiful unit and awesome location

    What could be improved: Have a dustbin in the kitchen to throw away rubbish

  • Very Good – Esther from Canada – April 6, 2025 (8/10)

    The building was satisfactory; however, the lack of curtains and the expectation to self-clean the apartment without adequate supplies were significant shortcomings. Furthermore, the absence of a functional iron was problematic.

  • Would definitely stay again! – Lisa from South Africa – March 31, 2025 (9/10)

    The apartment was fantastic, kitted out beautifully and very clean. Location is fabulous, close to everything. Definite value for money. Would 100% stay there again in a heartbeat.

    What could be improved: Would have liked dish liquid and a drying up cloth. We arrived quite late (plane delay) and there was no coffee, sugar etc or basics. Could be nice to have in case of late arrivals.

  • Very Good – Mohammad from South Africa – March 8, 2025 (8/10)

    Great facilities and location

    What could be improved: Property didn’t offer soap or shower gel

  • Wonderful – Gondwe from Malawi – December 24, 2024 (9/10)

    The environment and the view..

    What could be improved: Cleaning room for myself

  • Exceptional – Lihle from South Africa – October 5, 2024 (10/10)

    Liked the decor and simplicity

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Zoo Lake: 1.6 km
  • Maria Mariotti: 4.2 km
  • Frank Brown Park: 4.6 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo: 2.1 km
  • Constitution Hill: 4.3 km
  • Acrobranch Melrose: 3 km
  • JL de Villiers Park: 4 km
  • Hillbrow Telkom Tower: 4.1 km
  • Wits Sports West Campus: 3.9 km
  • Nelson Mandela Foundation: 2.2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Rooftop Lounge: 350 m
  • Restaurant Als Grill House: 200 m
  • Restaurant The Rooftop Café: 350 m

Top attractions:

  • Delta Park: 6 km
  • Rhodes Park: 8 km
  • Gandhi Square: 6 km
  • Carlton Centre: 6 km
  • Apartheid Museum: 11 km
  • Nelson Mandela Bridge: 5 km
  • James Hall Museum of Transport: 10 km
  • Johannesburg Botanical Gardens: 5 km
  • Melville Koppies Nature Reserve: 6 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Lake Zoo Lake: 2.5 km

Public transit:

  • Train Rosebank: 1.6 km
  • Subway Gautrain Park Station: 5 km
  • Train Gautrain Rosebank Station: 1.6 km

Closest Airports:

  • Rand Airport: 21 km
  • Grand Central Airport: 22 km
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport: 24 km

Facilities

Spa:

  • Fitness

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Patio
  • Balcony

Activities:

  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Grocery deliveries Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/Marble floor

Transportation:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Car rental

Languages Spoken:

  • English

Cleaning Services:

  • Daily housekeeping Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Business Facilities:

  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge

Front Desk Services:

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge

Most popular facilities:

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Laundry
  • Bar

Building Characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Other for your stay:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
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House Rules at The Paramount Houghton

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.8

Comfort:

8.9

Location:

9.2

Free Wifi:

8.7

Facilities:

8.4

Cleanliness:

8.8

Value for money:

9.1