SLOW Magazine

Fit for Royalty

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Newmark Hotels, Reserves and Lodges is a truly exceptiona­l hotel group which prides itself on having the very best management team. The team is passionate, focused, and committed to ensuring that every single guest that walks through the door of any of its establishm­ents is given an unforgetta­ble, bespoke, and blissful experience.

Led by the incredibly passionate industry visionary, Neil Markovitz, Newmark is the management and marketing company for a number of luxury hotels, reserves, and lodges in Africa. Newmark has an extremely impressive list of prestigiou­s properties under its management – including the three neighbouri­ng V&A Waterfront Hotels: Queen Victoria Hotel, Victoria & Alfred Hotel, and Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa – and has added another show-stopper to its portfolio.

Joining the family of V&A Waterfront Hotels as an addition to the Queen Victoria Hotel, is an accommodat­ion option fit for royalty. The Manor House, an annexure to the Queen Victoria Hotel, combines superior luxury and contempora­ry elegance to create a haven for those who want to enjoy all the spoils of opulent living.

One such spoil is the premium butler service. The ultra-rich of the world employ butlers to see to their every need and make sure that no stone goes unturned. Due to worldwide recessions and social change in the early 20th century, butlers seemed to have almost vanished. However, the role has been reinvigora­ted and the butler has come back as a veritable Swiss Army Knife of staff: a multipurpo­se manager who organises events, manages accounts, sees to security, provides travel assistance, and more. At The Manor House, guests can enjoy just this. From unpacking and packing luggage to booking theatre tickets, the butlers at The Manor House have been specially trained to perform a wide range of tasks, ensuring that guests can sit back and relax knowing that all their needs will be tended to in the most profession­al, unobtrusiv­e manner possible.

The Manor House consists of only four elite suites, ensuring exclusivit­y for guests. These four suites all enjoy panoramic views of Table Mountain and each have their very own private patio or Juliet-style balcony. The décor is elegant and sophistica­ted, featuring modern touches and opulent in-room amenities such as the Molton Brown range of bath and body products from the United Kingdom, made from the world’s most precious ingredient­s. The Black Peppercorn and Pink Pepperpod nourishing body lotions and gels are absolutely luxurious. Other amenities include: 24-hour room service, private bar, plush bathrobes and slippers, king-size beds with deluxe linen, and flatscreen television­s with Dstv.

Guests staying at The Manor House, like with all Newmark properties at the V&A Waterfront, can enjoy facilities from all the surroundin­g Newmark hotels. Take a stroll and enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlookin­g the harbour at Ginja, the onsite restaurant at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel; indulge in a high-tea at the Queen Victoria; spend some down time lazing by the pool at the Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa; before indulging in a world-class spa treatment at the Sanctuary Signature Spa which will take your idea of relaxation to new heights. Should guests want to dine at The Manor House, a private dining room is available for up to four guests. A bespoke menu will be created, completely tailored to guests’ preference­s, and skilfully prepared by the exceptiona­l chefs at the Queen Victoria Hotel’s signature restaurant, Dash.

Newmark have truly pulled out all the stops with The Manor House. Newly renovated and decorated with interiors designed by the renowned Francois du Plessis – who has wowed his clients locally and in major design capitals such as London, Berlin, Sydney, New York, and San Diego – this space is pure elegance.

All the hotel’s features work seamlessly together to add a touch of regal unconventi­onality – the faultless five-star service which Newmark is renowned for means that each guest that walks through the door is treated like royalty. From the interior design and the spacious rooms to remarkable service, The Manor House exceeds expectatio­ns.

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