Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg Unveils Destination Lobby and Lobby Lounge, Completing Major Transformation
Johannesburg’s premier hilltop retreat introduces a sophisticated new social hub, marking the culmination of an extensive multi-year investment program
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg today celebrates the official opening of its Destination Lobby and Lobby Lounge, a light-filled, architecturally striking space that completes the hotel’s most ambitious transformation to date. The debut represents the final chapter of an extensive building project initiated in 2023, bringing enhanced facilities, new business opportunities, and renewed energy to one of Johannesburg’s most distinguished addresses.
Conceived as a partnership between Four Seasons and the hotel’s ownership ASB Hospitality and Hotel Properties Limited, the project was designed to establish the city’s largest luxury events venue and create a vibrant destination for both hotel guests and the wider Johannesburg community. With the Destination Lobby and Lobby Lounge now open, the vision has been fully realised.
[p"This opening marks more than the completion of a building project, it represents a reimagining of what a luxury hotel can offer the city" says Martin Cody, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff. "The Destination Lobby and Lobby Lounge have been designed as the hotel’s living room: a place where guests are welcomed and immediately feel at home, begin their day with intention and end it with ease, where business meets pleasure, and where the energy of Johannesburg finds its reflection in panoramic views across the city"[/p]The Destination Lobby offers sweeping vistas over Forest Town, Saxonwold, and Rosebank. The voluminous space integrates the Lobby Lounge, a dining destination that offers patisserie and casual dining venue by day and signature bar and cocktail lounge by night, with an expansive veranda that creates an environment transitioning effortlessly from focused morning meetings to evening aperitifs amid the city lights.
The architectural design draws from Johannesburg’s mining heritage, incorporating metallic accents, natural stone, and textured finishes that honour the city’s character while embracing contemporary luxury.
Operational enhancements include an expanded check-in area for improved guest flow, a 100-bay parking facility directly beneath the Lobby, and seamless connectivity to Flames restaurant, and Four Seasons Spa. The recently completed Grand Ballroom, Johannesburg’s largest luxury event venue accommodating up to 400 guests, gains a completely separate entrance for the most exclusive events.
A Destination Within the Destination
The 40-seat Lobby Lounge offers all-day dining and a vibrant bar program, welcoming hotel guests and local visitors alike. Whether arriving for a celebratory lunch, an afternoon of work between appointments, or night caps with the city as backdrop, the Lobby Lounge provides a sophisticated yet relaxed setting that captures the dynamism of modern Johannesburg.
[p"We envisioned this space as a hub, not only for those staying with us but for the city itself" adds Cody. "It’s a place that reflects Johannesburg’s energy, creativity, and sense of discovery, and we’re excited to welcome both familiar faces and new visitors as it becomes part of the city’s social fabric"[/p]Celebrating the Festive Season in Style
As the Destination Lobby and Lobby Lounge open, Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff invites guests to experience the space this December through a carefully curated festive décor and events program.
- Christmas dining unfolds across three distinct experiences: a polished Christmas Eve five-course dinner; a generous Christmas Day buffet lunch featuring sushi, oysters, carvery and braai stations; and an intimate five-course Christmas Day dinner.
- A specially-crafted Festive Afternoon Tea, will be available daily from December 15 to 31, 2025, pairing refined savoury course with distinctly South African touches, followed by a sweet course, cranberry scones, peppermint crisp confections, and ginger-vanilla petit gateaux, creating an effortless seasonal pause.
- The season culminates with a standout New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner in the hotel’s elegantly designed Grand Ballroom, where guests embark on a global tasting journey before gathering for Johannesburg’s most atmospheric countdown.
A New Era for the Westcliff
The opening of the Destination Lobby and Lobby Lounge represents the final milestone in a transformation spanning nearly two years and involving investment of USD 25 million. Alongside the Grand Ballroom and ongoing evolution of Flames restaurant, the project positions Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff as the definitive luxury destination in Johannesburg, a place where heritage meets innovation, where the city’s energy finds expression, and where every visit offers an opportunity for discovery.
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