Pick a room with Hilton
BY THE end of the year, Hilton Worldwide will have launched digital check-in/out
and room selection technology for Hilton HHonors members to access via their
mobile devices, tablets and computers. Guests can choose their room from a
digital floor plan and customise their stay by purchasing upgrades and making
special requests for room service.
Emperors Palace completes conferencing upgrade
PEERMONT’S Emperors Palace has completed upgrades to the convention
centre and the Theatre of Marcellus. Renovations include an extension to the
original facility with the addition of a 440 sqm sub-divisible room. A meeting
room, boardroom and a further five smaller rooms have also been added, all
of which can be accessed from the service areas. There are additional seating
areas in the pre-assembly area, new carpeting throughout and a new
reception desk
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Table Bay Hotel increases refurb budget
SUN International’s Table Bay at Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
continues its multimillion-rand refurbishment, with a further R8,6m to be
invested before the end of the year. Over the past year R12,6m has been
spent on the refurbishment. The 311-room, five-star Table Bay has 18 suites, a
swimming pool, spa and fitness area, conference facilities for up to 300 guests,
a pavilion for banquets and receptions, and a ballroom for private functions.
During the revamp, the exterior was repainted, carpets in guest rooms were
replaced and a new restaurant, Camissa Brasserie, was opened. All the boilers
throughout the property were replaced with energy-efficient heat pumps and
staff change-rooms received a makeover. Currently under way is the upgrade
of the Atlantic Grill restaurant, the installation of new LED TV screens and TV
cabinets in the guest rooms. Public spaces, including the lounge, reception
and corridors, will also be refurbished with new carpets and furniture over the
coming months
