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NEWMARK HOTELS ANNOUNCES NEW ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
NEWMARK HOTELS PTY (Ltd) has purchased the La Splendida Hotel located on Beach Road, Mouille Point and has also announced the development of a new five-star luxury hotel in the V&A Waterfront to be named The Queen Victoria.
Owning a 30% share of the art deco-style La Splendida which was bought on auction in April for R28 million, Newmark also holds the management contract to operate the business as from 1 June 2010. The iconic hotel on Cape Town’s ‘platinum mile’ currently offers 24 rooms and suites, as well as the popular Café Splendida restaurant. An initial upgrade project of R4 million has been allocated to transform the property into a funky, yet functional, destination. ‘The new La Splendida will be an affordable-chic hotel and hip restaurant that will appeal to South Africa’s corporate trend-setters and the lucrative film production industry. She’s going to be a great asset to Cape Town’ comments Andy Nold– Operations Director of Newmark Hotels.
In the same month, Newmark has acquired sought-after space within the world-famous V&A Waterfront to launch The Queen Victoria. Opening in March 2011, this small luxury hotel will be located at, what was until recently, the management offices of the V&A Waterfront Company. At a cost of R56 million, Newmark will transform these current administration offices into a super luxurious city haven.
The Queen Victoria will offer 38 rooms and suites including an expansive Penthouse Suite overlooking Cape Town’s picturesque harbour. A 30-seater restaurant offering elegant dining as well as a stylish bar will both also offer bay views. Peerutin Architects and Francois Du Plessis Interiors are tasked with creating an ambience that is contemporary and exudes an air of pure style and panache in keeping with the world’s most refined boutique hotel properties. ‘We are fortunate to have acquired a long lease agreement from the V&A Waterfront management for the QV development,’ says Neil Markovitz, Newmark’s Managing Director. ‘Together with our Victoria & Alfred Hotel and Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa assets, our third hotel offering within the Waterfront precinct now cements our interests and commitment to this top global destination’.
Across the courtyard from Dock House, guests at the QV will have use of the Elements Spa @ Dock House as well as its designer pool and spacious gardens overlooking the harbour.
For further comment contact Lina Nel on (27) (21) 430 3300 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). For more information on the Newmark Collection visit www.newmarkhotels.com.
