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Axel's take: 8.7/10

Generous suites and skyline views make this a strong Sandton base, despite uneven service. a modern five-star apartment hotel in central Sandton, scored for what it is.

The Leonardo is a five-star apartment hotel under Legacy Hotels & Resorts, with proper kitchens, generous living space and skyline views. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want room to spread out without giving up hotel facilities. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the spacious, clean suites and convenient Sandton location. The pool, gym, spa and restaurants give it more substance than an apartment-only stay.

The weaker link is consistency rather than comfort. Plenty of guests praise the staff, but breakfast delays and uneven problem handling recur across reviews; those lapses matter at this level. We’d choose it for business trips, longer stays and families wanting separate bedrooms. We’d skip it if seamless, highly attentive luxury service matters more than space and views.

  • Best for: Sandton business travelers; families wanting separate bedrooms; longer stays with kitchen facilities

  • Watch out for: breakfast service can be slow; uneven handling of guest requests; 10 a.m. checkout

  • Location: Central Sandton, within walking distance of the convention centre, shopping and Nelson Mandela Square.

  • Rooms: Large apartment-style suites with kitchens, living areas and city views; multiple-bedroom options suit families.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength in recent guest feedback, backed by strong cleanliness ratings.

  • Service: Often warm and helpful, but breakfast delays and inconsistent problem handling temper the luxury experience.

  • Amenities: Outdoor lap pool, gym, spa, Aurum restaurant, poolside dining and Alto234 rooftop bar.

  • Fees and surprises: Expedia lists free parking and 10 a.m. checkout; the hotel says in-room breakfast carries room-service charges.

Axel's opinion of The Leonardo, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.

About The Leonardo

  • 5-star hotel
  • Leonardo Hotels
  • 75 Maude Street, Sandton
  • Amenities: Air conditioning, Elevator/lift, Currency exchange, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Newspapers, Ticket assistance, Garden, Television in lobby, Terrace, Fire Extinguisher
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The Leonardo

5-star hotel · Leonardo Hotels · 75 Maude Street, Sandton

Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Garden · Television in lobby · Terrace · Fire Extinguisher

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Axel's take

a modern five-star apartment hotel in central Sandton

8.7/10

Generous suites and skyline views make this a strong Sandton base, despite uneven service.

The Leonardo is a five-star apartment hotel under Legacy Hotels & Resorts, with proper kitchens, generous living space and skyline views. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want room to spread out without giving up hotel facilities. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the spacious, clean suites and convenient Sandton location. The pool, gym, spa and restaurants give it more substance than an apartment-only stay.

The weaker link is consistency rather than comfort. Plenty of guests praise the staff, but breakfast delays and uneven problem handling recur across reviews; those lapses matter at this level. We’d choose it for business trips, longer stays and families wanting separate bedrooms. We’d skip it if seamless, highly attentive luxury service matters more than space and views.

Best for

  • Sandton business travelers
  • families wanting separate bedrooms
  • longer stays with kitchen facilities

Watch out for

  • breakfast service can be slow
  • uneven handling of guest requests
  • 10 a.m. checkout
Location
Central Sandton, within walking distance of the convention centre, shopping and Nelson Mandela Square.
Rooms
Large apartment-style suites with kitchens, living areas and city views; multiple-bedroom options suit families.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength in recent guest feedback, backed by strong cleanliness ratings.
Service
Often warm and helpful, but breakfast delays and inconsistent problem handling temper the luxury experience.
Amenities
Outdoor lap pool, gym, spa, Aurum restaurant, poolside dining and Alto234 rooftop bar.
Fees and surprises
Expedia lists free parking and 10 a.m. checkout; the hotel says in-room breakfast carries room-service charges.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.

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