Premier Hotels & Resorts has recently acquired the Faircity Hotel Group, consisting of three and four-star conference hotels, as well as serviced apartments in Johannesburg and Pretoria, is looking forward to reaping the benefits of their acquisition and upgrade programme conducted over the past 18 months.
Group marketing, sales and revenue director Mark Jakins comments that, “to be a leader in the hospitality industry requires continually improving your product and customer experience, and we have been hard at work ensuring that all of our properties and teams are ready for the summer months ahead-ensuring that this forthcoming season will be one of our busiest to date – notwithstanding the tough economy”.
Already completed refurbishments across the group’s portfolio over the last 18 months include hotel and facility improvements at Premier Resort The Moorings, Premier Resort Sani Pass, and Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve, all of which offer escapes for couples and families for the coming summer holidays.
Located in Knysna, Premier Resort The Moorings’ upgrade includes the addition of 45 new bedrooms, an Italian bistro, a rim-flow swimming pool with stunning views of Thesen Island and the Knysna Heads, a multipurpose entertainment area with a private whiskey and wine cellar for tastings and functions, a spa, gym and an outdoor Jacuzzi.
The Premier Resort Sani Pass in the Southern Drakensberg also underwent an upgrade and remodelling programme. These involved room upgrades, the introduction of a new multipurpose entertainment area, heated indoor swimming pool with new changing rooms, an outdoor pool and a much-improved kids club area, complete with a mini soccer field.
Home to an array of wildlife, including elephant, white lion and giraffe, Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve’s enhancements outside East London, include newly refurbished rooms and two more luxury lodges.
Staying in East London, the Premier Hotel EL ICC and Premier Hotel Regent both offer views of the coastline and the port harbour. These properties are incorporated within the Marine Park Complex on the East London Esplanade and its beaches, making the Premier Hotel EL ICC, as well as the adjacent Premier Hotel Regent, desirable beachfront hotels for families looking for convenient and cost-effective summer holiday options.
Premier Hotel Cape Town, in Sea Point offers a new cocktail deck with sea views; while Premier Hotel The Richards and Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore offer KwaZulu-Natal North Coast visitors a breakaway over the festive season period.
Moving inland, Premier’s next phase of developments include the brand new three-star Premier Splendid Inn hotel in Bloemfontein that opened this month. The hotel encompasses 88 bedrooms, a restaurant, rooftop function area, lounge, and beautifully decorated business and conference facilities.
Premier Hotels and Resorts have also introduced new Weekend Getaway packages, as well as Festive Season summer offers to ensure all holiday needs are met.
