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| Royal Palm Opening |
Date Added : 11 Sep 2007 |
I was honoured to attend the opening of the Royal Palm Hotel situated on the prestigious Palm Boulevard, just 20 minutes outside of Durban. Upon arrival, I was struck by the friendliness of all staff and how helpful and in-the-know they all were. Walking into the foyer, you are simply awe-struck, and have to marvel at the sheer magnificence of the interior. Situated directly in the centre, with fantastic DISH restaurant on your left, you look up spanning all 5 floors above you. Modern and eclectic are the words that spring foremost to my mind.
Being treated to a site-inspection, I was further struck by just how much detail and planning has gone into making each of the 94 apartments luxurious. From the funky signature chairs that are placed in each room, to the hot chocolate for that personal touch. The textured beige wallpaper gives it a slightly different feel to any other hotel you have visited before. The apartments range from single studios up to two bedroom apartments, and on the top floor are the opulent penthouses.
Being just a stone’s throw away from the Gateway Theatre of Shopping is the cherry on the top, as there is an entire shopping mecca on your doorstep. Conference facilities are available through the 1 on 1 Events Centre in Gateway which is a sophisticated events and social venue which has the capacity to cater for up to 1000 guests in four different venues.
The all-day-dining signature restaurant, DISH, is a fusion of contemporary dining and sophistication, presided over by Chef Shaun Munro. There are four distinctive areas under one roof: a cocktail bar, executive lounge, dining area and outdoor courtyard which each offer a different element, something for everyone. |
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