Time Square Hotel is the official new name of what was formerly known as The Maslow Time Square, and with this rebrand comes a new and exciting era of luxury and comfort, all with the same exceptional four-star service. With quality facilities and prime location in the Menlyn Maine precinct, Time Square Hotel is a go-to grand escape for both Pretoria residents and visitors to the capital city alike.
Plan the perfect stay to your preference
Though the hotel’s name might have changed, all the foundational aspects that guests have grown to know and love, remain the same.
This includes the hotel’s unique multi-tier room grading, a first in the nation. Time Square Hotel offers three-star, four-star and five-star graded rooms under one roof, providing guests with options to suit different budgets and preferences.
Three-star Foundation rooms
Foundation rooms are the most affordable stay choices, equipped with all your state-of-the-art facilities including WiFi, air-conditioning, a work desk, a shower, a satellite tv and other amenities. These rooms are perfect for visitors who need to be in-and-out such as business travellers.
Four-star Median rooms
The four-star Median rooms include the same features as the Foundation rooms but are slightly larger, also including a Smart TV as well as access to the hotel’s first-floor outdoor infinity pool overlooking the chic Menlyn Maine precinct. This room-type is better suited to guests in pursuit of rest and relaxation.
Five-star Zenith rooms
The five-star Zenith rooms are perfect for those seeking out ultimate comfort and luxury. With all the same features of the Median rooms, the Zenith rooms are noticeably larger in size and feature both a bath and a shower, along with access to the hotel’s Luminary Lounge and Solis Bar.
Suites
Both the Median and Zenith rooms offer suites, which take the luxury up a few notches. If you’re looking for a splurge that’s absolutely worth it, these suites offer exactly that. In addition to all the features of the standard Median rooms, the spacious Median suite comes with a living area separate from the bedroom and a kitchenette.
The Zenith Suite comes equipped with a large living area with a couch, Smart tv, a kitchenette and its own toilet separate from the bedroom. The bedroom has its own Smart tv and is adjacent to the bathroom which features a toilet, urinal, spacious bath and a shower. This is one of the most expensive rooms offered with incredible city views. Here, relaxation and comfort are the priority.
Plus, Time Square Hotel also caters to guests living with disabilities, offering seven accessible Foundation rooms, two accessible Median rooms and one accessible Zenith room.
Onsite restaurants
Breakfast for five-star guests is served buffet-style on the 12th floor at the Luminary, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city and top-class cuisine and at the Appetite Restaurant for three- and four-star guests.
Appetite Restaurant is the hotel’s contemporary restaurant, perfect for a lovely lunch or dinner, or a special and intimate private function. The menu features a varied selection of tapas, starters, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pastas, prime grills, Appetite plates, and desserts, with plenty of vegetarian options also available. In-room dining is available for 24-hours. See the full menu here.
When: Breakfast is served from 6.30am to 11am. Appetite Restaurant is open on Monday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm and Tuesday to Saturday from 1pm to 6am.
Female-led fine dining at Time Square Hotel
At Time Square in Pretoria, the rhythm of service is powered by precision, pressure and powerful teamwork. At the helm of this well-oiled machine are women who lead with discipline, creativity and collective strength. Executive Chef Nonkosi Vellem, Executive Sous Chef Carmen Mokate-Paulse and Pastry Sous Chef Cynthia Bombe are not only shaping menus, they are shaping culture.
Executive Chef Nonkosi Vellem
Vellem is a driven and accomplished culinary professional whose journey reflects resilience, passion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Vellem’s formal culinary training includes studies at the South African Chef Academy, where she earned a Diploma in Pastry, refining her technique and creativity in the art of baking and dessert creation.
Vellem ensures she creates a safe and a positive working environment where everyone heard and valued, and she encourages the female members in particular through support and respect. Having been promoted to executive chef in late-2025, Vellem sees herself growing beyond just holding that title to becoming a respected culinary leader and mentor in the industry.
Executive Sous Chef Carmen Mokate-Paulse
For Mokate-Paulse, being creative whilst working with the most amazing ingredients, as well as making guests happy through food, are the major benefits of her job.
Sharing skills and giving her team opportunities to learn new stations, and reminding them to believe in their own talent, are all aspects of Mokate-Paulse’s leadership skills. Her goal is to grow in the business and in her role, helping her guide young chefs and lead a kitchen that inspires others.
Pastry Sous Chef Cynthia Bombe
Bombe, who has been at Time Square in Pretoria for many years, was crowned Lancewood Pastry Chef of The Year at the 13th Inter-Hotel Challenge 2025. The annual national event celebrates excellence, innovation, and collaboration in hospitality.
This, and winning Pastry Champion of the Year in 2023, are two of Bombe’s proudest accomplishments in her stellar career. As part of strengthening that culture of collective excellence, Bombe makes it a priority to recognise and celebrate the achievements of her team. She actively nominates high performers for Sun International’s internal Sun Stars awards, ensuring their hard work and dedication receive the acknowledgement they deserve.
Time Square Hotel offers direct access to the Sunbet Arena, Menlyn Maine and more
Beyond the exceptional services, Time Square Hotel is also a primely located hotel for guests who wish to step out on the town.
If you’re looking forward to catching some of your favourite artists live and need somewhere to stay nearby, why not book a room right next door?
Guests of Time Square Hotel are a short walk from Sunbet Arena, which has evolved to be a hub of entertainment in recent years, becoming the regular host arena for the Basketball Africa League, and welcoming international and local artists such as Babyface, Robbie Williams, Sting, Mariah the Scientist, The Lumineers, Andrea Bocelli, Kenny G, Trevor Noah, Cassper Nyovest, Zoë Modiga, Msaki and plenty more (see who else is coming to Sunbet Arena soon).
Time Square Casino is also just a few steps away from the hotel. In the same building, you’ll find Rockets restaurant, and on the top floor, guests get to party into the early morning with Lolita’s Side Chick, Rockets’ all-night club venue.
There are plenty more family-friendly fine dining and takeaway spots in the building too, including Ocean Basket, Agrilla, Forti Grill and Bar, Shun De, Spur, Steers, KFC and more.
Finally, if you’re looking to get some shopping done, Menlyn Maine is about a seven-minute walk away and has plenty more restaurants such as E&L London, La Parada, KOI, tashas, George’s Grill House and the works, along with retail and convenience stores. For a greater variety of stores and restaurants, Menlyn Park Shopping Centre is just a fifteen-minute walk or five-minute drive away.
Book your stay
Cost: From R2118 per night (Foundation room); from R2955 per night (Median room); from R3303 per night (Zeninth room); from R4712 per night (Median Suite); from R6147 per night (Zenith Suite). Book online, via email at [email protected] or via tel at
012 003 5858
Where: Time Square Hotel, 209B Aramist Ave, Menlyn, Pretoria
Website: suninternational.com/time-square
Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
Tel: 012 003 5858
Facebook: @suninternational | @TimeSquareRSA
Instagram: @suninternationalza | @sun_timesquare
