THE Cape Town Ritz Hotel will
undergo a R110 million refurb
after being acquired by newly
launched luxury hospitality group,
Shimmy Luxury Collection (SLC), which
has signed a 20-year management
contract for the hotel.
The refurbishment is expected to
be complete by February, with roll-out
of the first refurbished rooms in early
December. Facilities include a roof-top
restaurant, Top of the Ritz, influenced
by concept chef, Bertus Basson; a
gym and a new nightclub featuring
resident DJ, Black Coffee.
Nicky Van Der Walt, who launched
SLC, is the ceo of Cape Town’s
Shimmy Beach Club, which is
included in its portfolio.
The new hospitality group is an
equity-based management company
offering legal support, financial
investment, operational modelling,
design and brand building.
Iconic Cape Town hotel undergo refurb
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