One of South Africa's finest hotel's, the Michelangelo is an elegant hotel with a wide variety of quality facilities and excellent service levels you'd expect from a deluxe hotel including an indoor pool and gymnasium. (AHJ 0708). Location. Overlooking the famous Nelson Mandela Square the Michelangelo is located in the heart of Sandton and is connected to Johannesburg's best shopping and restaurant complex. The hotel is just a 45 minute drive to Johannesburg international airport. Distance. 18 kms to city centre. 33 kms to the nearest airport (or tambo international airport). Rooms. The rooms are very large, modern throughout & in excellent condition. All are furnished in a reddish brown colour with dark wood furniture & sand coloured walls, reflecting the Renaissance style that is adopted throughout the hotel.. The bathrooms are also spacious and luxurious. Restaurant. Next to the oval shaped bar the restaurant offers fine dining and an excellent international menu. Softly lit the restaurant is spcious giving guests privacy and a relaxed atmosphere. Exterior. This tall 12 storey building is similar in design to the surrounding buildings of Sandton Square and is a purpose built modern construction. Lobby. Medium in size with Polished tiled flooring & dark wood reception area. The Renaissance design gives a luxury feel to the reception. There is a large square balcony in front of the recpetion desk where guests can look down on the hotel floor below.