HOTEL REVIEW
differentiation in a crowded market. Those looking for tribal ‘Africana’ will
be disappointed however, this is a subtle and sophisticated injection of South African flavour based upon an art scene that has steadily been winning international recognition over recent years; see the hugely successful William Kentridge retrospective at New York’s MOMA in 2010 for example. “Most of what you see in the hotel in
terms of furniture and fittings was sourced locally too,” said the interior designer Francois du Plessis. “We are supporting local businesses commercially while creatively showcasing South African work.” As this is a re-modelling of an existing
building, guestrooms are all unique in dimension although average between 40- 50m2
. A strong sense of continuity from
one room category to the next comes from du Plessis’ choice of colour palette. “The inspiration was to use neutrals,
taupes, greys and silvers throughout for a sense of calm and serenity in the busy waterfront setting, and we introduced purple as a nod to royalty too”. Plush velvets and silks from Tessa Sonik,
Hertex, St Leger & Viney and Mavromac, imported marble, polished steel and crystal chandeliers have all been used to add du Plessis’ trademark touch of glamour. A top floor presidential suite also features
an outdoor seating area, under-floor heating, an eight-seater wooden dining table as well as views of the V&A’s shopping quarter, working docks and Table Mountain. Ultimately the spectacular setting is
what Cape Town is all about. It’s also what Newmark Hotels are banking on to see them through the next few years, as Neil Markovitz puts it: “Hotels in tough locations in tough times will always struggle more than hotels in good locations, I know which I’d put my money on.”
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ABOVE: The Presidential Suite balcony offers stunning views over the V&A Waterfront
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Queen Victoria Hotel Portswood Close Portswood Ridge V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001 South Africa Tel: +27 21 418 1466
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„ 35 guestrooms and Presidential Suite ‰ Dash Restaurant & Bar
Owner / Operator: Newmark Hotels Interior Design: Francois du Plessis Architect: Peerutin Architects
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