Showcasing the very essence of Long Street with its vibrant eclectic influences ranging from African murals on building walls to quaint old buildings and trendy sidewalk cafés.
This boutique hotel is a contemporary and upmarket oasis in the heart of the Mother City, in the midst of the bustling melting pot that is Long Street, attracting corporate clients from the advertising and film industries as well as advocates from nearby Keerom Street to its sleek-lined interior.
The result is a breath of fresh air for the city. It’s an intimate hotel for tourists or corporate clients, with the hallmark comforts of a guesthouse and the combined status of a top-notch hotel.
Stepping in the foyer from the busy street is an experience that instils a sense of calm as cool contemporary touches blend with classical lines. A Bottocino marble staircase with a balustrade in stainless steel, wood and glass seeps immediately up the Café.
Overlooking Long Street, the relaxed Cigar Bar perches above the thronging crowds – the perfect watering hole for the weary traveller wanting to refresh, watch sports beamed in by satellite on the plasma screen or discuss the days events over a thirst-quenching cocktail with attitude.
If you have business in mind, take advantage of the complimentary wireless connectivity linking you, via your laptop, with the pulse of the world.
For guests staying over, there’s a choice of twenty indivudally appointed bedrooms – each with its own en-suite bathroom. The décor is a subtle combination of honeyed Spanish marble, warm textured carpets, African mahogany furniture and crushed linen curtains complemented by the contemporary artwork of Alexander Krenz.
Choose from 5 Standard Suites, 9 Luxury Suites and 6 Superior Suites. King, queen and twin beds available on request.
Some rooms have Zen-like sliding screens so that views of the city, Table Mountain, Lion’s Head or Signal Hill can also be appreciated from the comfort of one’s bath.
Each room has a broad-band ADSL connection, a mini safe, air conditioning and double glazing to mask the exuberant buzz from the sidewalk below. There’s a range of specially formulated toiletries, from bath salts to hand creams, for self-pampering. Courtesy branded snacks such as dried fruit and nut selections are on hand, including refreshments from the mini bar – hidden from sight to complete the aura of restfulness.
There is also underground parking available for hotel guests. Stepping into the ambiance of vibrant Long Street, you find yourself among a myriad of arts and craft stores, booksellers, restaurants with cuisines of all persuasions, bistro-café’s and colonial architecture reminiscent of the New Orleans French quarter.