{"id":64667,"date":"2018-11-06T06:35:24","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T06:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=64667"},"modified":"2018-11-07T13:50:49","modified_gmt":"2018-11-07T13:50:49","slug":"iconic-president-hotel-gets-makeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/iconic-president-hotel-gets-makeover\/","title":{"rendered":"The Iconic President Hotel Gets A Makeover"},"content":{"rendered":"

Steeped in history as one of the oldest properties on the Atlantic Seaboard, the iconic President Hotel celebrates two decades since its namesake; former President Nelson Mandela reopened its doors in 1998 with a fresh facelift highlighting the Mother City\u2019s finest attributes.<\/p>\n

This independent hotel that once welcomed guests such as Lady Anne and Andrew Barnard, secretary to the Cape Government in 1797, offers guests an authentic experience of its hometown; from the farm-to-table food and drinks to its unique positioning in sought-after Bantry Bay, surrounded by Cape Town\u2019s top attractions.<\/p>\n

The President Hotel refurbishment was completed\u00a0October 2018, complete with a new Kiddies Play Area, Reception, The Point Lounge and Deck, Owners\u2019 Lounge and Deck Bar, and refurbished rooms.<\/p>\n

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The New and Improved President Hotel<\/h3>\n

Interior Architect, Justin Raath spearheaded the hotel\u2019s redesign, putting a modern spin on African cultural influences with bespoke finishing and sustainable details. The story of the design is intended to communicate authenticity by being true to the hotel’s history, considering all material used and lastly, bringing the space to life with kinetic furniture and art pieces.<\/p>\n

The design narrative starts with the fact that the President Hotel is a landmark, \u201cmy wife used to come here 30 years ago for lunch from Somerset West, my colleague got engaged here 20 years ago \u2013 this hotel is an establishment, embedded with decades of memories,\u201d shares Justin.<\/p>\n

The goal was to rejuvenate the hotel and re-establish it as the favourite breakaway experience for locals and visitors alike.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The New Rooms<\/h4>\n

The President Hotel\u2019s new features incorporate an air of the landscapes and rich history of Bantry Bay and the Western Cape, now with new life breathed into it. From the locally sourced, modern lamps illuminating each bedroom, to the hand blown, glass beaded screen in reception that takes its heritage from traditional African cultures, each space\u2019s attributes have been considered – \u2018what should be included, and why.\u2019<\/p>\n

In line with the standards of today\u2019s sophisticated travellers, the hotel features multi-functional and tech-driven elements such as wireless chargers in the waiting area, and a new group\u2019s arrival area that can be doubled into a cinema room where HotelFlix, the hotel\u2019s new in-room streaming service, can be cast onto a screen.<\/p>\n

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The use of neutral floor finishes and soft ambient lighting will welcome guests to each of the hotel\u2019s six floors, opening up to an urban gallery of the Western Cape\u2019s finest features and destinations. Taken by local photographer, Sacha Specker, each floor will showcase a different theme of photo art including landscapes, ocean, fauna, flora, culture, and Madiba. Catering to the world-class experiences the Western Cape holds, Justin drew his inspiration for the design directly from hotel guests.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would come in and listen to what visitors were planning for their day here in Cape Town. The range of world-class choices on our doorstep was mind-blowing – anything from wine tasting in Franschhoek to big game viewing in the Karoo and shark cage diving in Gansbaai. You could be in semi-desert one day, snow the next and subtropical forest thereafter \u2013 the Western Cape is uniquely spectacular and we wanted to tell its story.\u201d<\/p>\n

Large-scale wallpaper photos will adorn the corridors with tags indicating where each photo was taken, as well as beautiful wooden framed images in the individual rooms and suites, freshened with soft paint tones, and complete with high-impact accessories.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Locally Inspired<\/h4>\n

The sequence of images features a unique story of the Mother City, which were captured\u00a0over 1\u00a0000kms of land and sea by Sacha. With the aim of providing guests with a diversified perspective on their surroundings, the photographer ventured to distinct corners of the province including the rugged crags of the Cape Fold Belt and Cederberg Mountains, wide ranges of the Karoo, and into the shores of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile only a small fraction of the incredible sights and destinations you can experience, each piece will provide a window into the opportunities one can have in and around Cape Town,\u201d shares Sacha.<\/strong> \u201cWe hope they inspire guests to go out and experience these incredible places for themselves.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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At the President Hotel, guests will not only be able to get a glimpse of the city at its finest, but also access it with their unique location \u2013 nestled in-between the pristine beaches and vibrant city, and through curated tours and travel experiences that reach the sites captured in the photos.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s travellers crave authentic experiences rooted into the places they visit. Our goal was to update the President Hotel\u2019s spaces and offerings by developing an interconnected design that reinterprets leisure in a modern way and pays tribute to our incredible city and surroundings,\u201d adds Jeremy Clayton, Shareholder and Manager of the hotel.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

President Hotel Loyalty<\/h4>\n

In celebration of the icon\u2019s commitment to the local community, the President Hotel will also be launching a new loyalty programme, treating guests with discounts and points on their new locally inspired and seasonal food and drink menus.<\/p>\n

Additionally, catering to families visiting the Mother City, the hotel aims to create unforgettable experiences with their new family package with tailored kids welcome packs, menus, an all-inclusive kids\u2019 entertainment area complete with a jungle gym, teepees, jumping castle and ball pit, and dedicated childminders, and more.<\/p>\n

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