Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Ethekwini » DurbanThe Royal HotelThe Royal Hotel DescriptionUncompromising service and hospitality have given the 160-year-old, award winning Royal Hotel the reputation as Durban’s finest city hotel. Relax in sheer comfort surrounded by a subtle blend of Colonial and African influences. The hotel’s two hundred and seventy-one bedrooms, six themed restaurants and eighteen conference facilities, reflect the history of the hotel. Recent refurbishments have created a unique design language. The Royal Hotel's uncompromising hospitality has been a cornerstone of its 156-year existence in Durban. Rooms & suites offer panoramic views of the city & yatch basin, while our superb restaurants range from our flagship and award-winning "Royal Grill", to an Indian restaurant, "The Ulundi" and the exciting interactive dining experience of "Chefs on Stage". There is a total of 13 conference and banqueting venues ranging from glittering ballrooms to intimate boardrooms, which help make The Royal Hotel one of the regions top corporate destinations. Recent developments include the refurbishment of the bayside rooms and the Top of the Royal Restaurant, the introduction of a dedicated ladies floor in response to international security trends as well as an 18-hour a day butler service on all floors. Hospitality at The Royal goes back a long way, to the early 1840s when a sea captain supplying the British garrison sensed the port of Durban's commercial promise and bought the land upon which The Royal stands today.
Opened as Durban's first hostelry in 1845, the building was originally a low-thatched wattle-and-daub building called the Commercial Hotel, a name that changed to The Masonic in 1852.
In the years that followed the hotel became the centre of the town's rapidly growing community life and, following a Royal Appointment granted by Queen Victoria's second son, Prince Alfred, the hotel became known as The Royal in 1860.
Much of the historical significance of The Royal relates to the guests who have visited the hotel. Eminent guests throughout the years include, Cecil John Rhodes, H.G. Wells, Rider Haggard, Marlene Dietrich, Mark Twain, Prince Alfred, Queen Elizabeth II, Margaret Thatcher, F.W. de Klerk, Mangosuthu Buthelezi and Nelson Mandela. It's hard to believe that this haven of grace is right in the heart of a busy cosmopolitan city. There is a quiet sense of restrained elegance which belies the bustle outside; a warm welcome echoes a bygone age of care and comfort in an unhurried mood of luxury. Yet The Royal Hotel is conveniently situated in Durban's Central Business district, within walking distance of extensive entertainment, commercial, sports and tourist facilities.
It is also central to all transport networks, is 15km from Durban's International Airport and offers an in-hotel car hire depot. Accommodation
VIEWS FROM THE ROOM
Panoramic view of the City and Yacht mole Sophistication is the keynote throughout your Royal room or suite, where a subtle blend of yellowwood and royal blue colour schemes, graciously complemented by rich, sophisticated decor, create an atmosphere of comfort and splendour. Breathtaking panoramic views of Durban add to the overall ambience of the bedroom, and the exquisite finishes of your adjoining bathroom ensures you remain in the height of luxury.
All rooms have selected DSTV, direct dial telephones, air-conditioning and heating, and tea and coffee making facilities, re-enforcing our goal to ensure a convenient stay for all. Fax machines are a standard feature of all our suites. The Royal also provides a floor of accommodation for those women travelling alone, as well as non-smoking floors.
ACCOMMODATION BREAKDOWN
· 206 Rooms in Total
· 90 Executive Double Rooms (Double bedded room)
· 62 Executive Twin Rooms (Two single beds in a room)
· 12 Ladies Floor Rooms (Double bedded room)
· 1 Ladies Floor Suite (Double room with a lounge)
· 22 Club Floor Rooms (Double bedded room)
· 2 Club Floor Suites (Double bedded with lounge)
· 2 Paraplegic Rooms (Room equipped for a paraplegic guest)
· 2 Executive Child Rooms (Child friendly room)
· 11 Executive Suites (Double bedded room with a lounge)
· 2 Executive Suite Twins (Twin bedded room with a lounge) Restaurant With 4 restaurants, The Royal offers something for every taste. Please note that The Royal Grill is currently under renovation. The Top of the Royal
A sophisticated venue boasting spectacular bay views, the Top of The Royal presents guests with magnificent breakfasts; in addition to doubling as a function room, it has also become a popular venue for weddings as it provides the perfect setting for such a momentous occasion. The Ulundi
Durban's only authentic curry restaurant, the Ulundi serves the best Eastern fare in town.
The Royal Grill The Royal Grill is currently under Renovations. The Royal Coffee Shoppe
A popular venue with visitors, the Shoppe offers Viennese-style light eating and is located off the main foyer. Backstage Supper Club
Backstage - Live at The Royal is proving to be just the perfect up-market entertainment venue that Durban needed. Situated on the Smith Street side of the Hotel where the former Steak Room and Tavern restaurants were housed, this cosy theatre restaurant venue hosts a variety of shows from jazz to cabaret, stand-up comedy and theatrical pieces. And all this, combined with a series of interesting menus prepared to the exacting standards of The Royal.
Backstage was launched in August with the well-known band Take 5, who had just returned from a successful stint in the United Arab Emirates.
At Backstage we offer five star entertainment together with a five star meal in the wonderful ambiance of The Royal Hotel. The Royal Lounge
The new non-smoking lounge is proving very popular as an informal meeting place during the day and an ideal venue for enjoying a nightcap after taking in a show at the nearby Playhouse. Decorated to a nautical theme in navy and white, the soft lighting is conducive to relaxing at any hour and while the grand provides a soothing background ambience. What better setting to enjoy a light meal or indulge in a tempting selection of cakes and delicacies? The Royal lounge is also available for use by guests who are not resident within the hotel. The Exchange Bar The Tap Room Bar Rates01/01/09 - 31/12/09 | Single | Double | | Executive Room | R 2,300.00 | R 1,520.00 | | Executive Suite | R 2,490.00 | R 1,870.00 | | Penthouse | R 2,810.00 | R 2,150.00 | | Club Floor Suite | R 3,160.00 | R 2,490.00 | - Rates are quoted per person per night and include accommodation, breakfast, TOMSA levy and VAT at 14%
| | | | Peak Period Rack Rate - applicable for the peak period | | | Single | Double | | Executive Room | R 2,625.00 | R 1,750.00 | | Executive Suite | R 3,225.00 | R 2,150.00 | | Penthouse | R 4,215.00 | R 2,470.00 | | Club Floor Suite | R 4,740.00 | R 2,860.00 | - Rates are quoted per person per night and include accommodation, breakfast, TOMSA levy and VAT at 14%
- Child Breakfast Rate: R60.00 per day for children 11 years and under
- Peak Period Dates: 8 - 15 May, 4 - 6 July
- A minimum two night stay is applicable over the above peak periods
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DirectionsBY ROAD:
Route One:
N3 Pass Pavillion Shopping Centre
Follow Durban City/Stad signage
Set of Robots @ Commercial Road
Carry straight on for 4 further sets of Robots
Turn right into Soldiers Way
Straight on through two further sets of Robots
Turn Left into Ulundi Place
Royal Parkade on the Right
Route Two
From Durban International Airport, Follow exit/uitgang N2 Signs
Turn right (N) following N2 North coast
Turn Right (E) following N2 North coast
Join M4 Durban City/Stad
Follow Esplanade turnoff
Left turn into Royal Parkade
3rd floor of parkade special unloading/ reception |
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