The newly extended hotel is said to exceed the usual three-star stereotype with Gucci-style décor, slick service and features usually expected in luxury hotels.
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! has gone through an evolution over the past few years from a small hotel aimed at the adventurous, to a more urban chic vibe. The hotel has added a further 59 rooms and 12 loft apartments, a complementary Internet centre, fitness centre with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, 24-hour room service and a private lounge and pool area.
The existing restaurant and lounge areas have also been redecorated to incorporate an edgier and more stylish feel to complement the extension. The hotel won Best New Hotel Development at the TBCSA 2008 Hospitality Investment Awards.
“We listened to what our guests wanted and have delivered a product based on these needs,” said Danny Bryer, group sales, marketing and revenue director of Protea Hotels. “The success of Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! has led to us increasing the number of bedrooms and offering larger conference facilities. We believe this offering will exceed the market's expectations.”
The major attraction, however, is the state-of-the-art, yet affordable, conference facilities, which include three separate venues that are ideally suited for executive board meetings and two multi-use rooms equipped to hold functions for up to 80 delegates.
