The hotel will welcome guests with newly renovated rooms and public areas while the full refurbishment is expected to be completed in the coming months. The renovations have been led by Millat working closely with the Hyatt team and award-winning, international interior designers – LW Design Group.
“We set ourselves the challenge of opening an international grade hotel before Christmas (2020) to give an economic and momentum boost to Cape Town and South Africa. It is a highly anticipated opening in the country. A promise was made and was delivered upon.
The pandemic has led to a pause in the capital being deployed by international investors, but we have continued to invest during these difficult times. New jobs have been and will be created as a result of our vision and investment in Hyatt Regency Cape Town. The hotel opening will only encourage both domestic and international tourism,” read the press release.
Millat is recognized as getting the job done and bringing solutions.
“Our pipeline of business opportunities, reflecting our optimism about the post-Covid economic landscape, continues to build. We are reviewing and progressing due diligence on various projects, both in South Africa and internationally, where they fit our criteria and opportunities for value arbitrage exist,” continued the press information.
Located in the bustling Bo-Kaap neighborhood only a few minutes from Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront and Robben Island Ferry, Hyatt Regency Cape Town will provide all the tools to stay connected and energized to its guests.
Designed for productivity and peace of mind, Hyatt Regency Cape Town boasts a memorable culinary experience and flexible spaces to work, collaborate or relax. To make travel free from stress, expansive technology-enabled facilities for meetings and events are provided, and expert planners anticipate every detail of a guest’s stay.
Hamza Farooqui, Chief Executive Officer of Millat Properties, commented: “It has been fantastic to work with the team at Hyatt. To open on time, as promised, despite the extraordinary circumstances of 2020 is testament to the hard work of everyone involved. With Hyatt Regency Cape Town now up and running in its iconic location – we look forward to progressing other opportunities for the benefit of South Africa, and internationally.”
Millat extends its thanks to Hyatt and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition for their respective collaborations in this successful venture.
“We are extremely excited to welcome guests to the first Hyatt hotel in Cape Town. For business travelers, the hotel provides easy access to the financial district and Cape Town International Convention Centre, while its location in the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood makes it a great base for leisure travelers, too.
The hotel’s tranquil ambiance and modern design will ensure a stress-free guest experience and we are proud that we can now offer the renowned seamless and personalized experiences, that the Hyatt Regency brand is known for, to visitors to South Africa,”says Peter Fulton, Group President EAME/SWA at Hyatt, who further said, this is also one of the quickest openings we’ve had. We have been delighted to work with an owner who knows the hotel business and how to operate in-country.
Yunus Hoosen, Head of Investment Promotion at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition commented: “It is fantastic to see the Hyatt Regency Cape Town open its doors for the first time and show South Africa is very much open for business.
We are confident of welcoming other international brands and companies and building on this positive momentum for the hospitality sector and South Africa. Tourism and the hospitality sector is now on a rebound and important drivers for our economic recovery and job creation.”
The 137 guestrooms and suites each boast large floor-to-ceiling windows or a balcony as well as walk-in rain showers.
Designed intuitively and with all the essentials, guests can make the most of their time away with each room offering an expansive workspace, spacious desk, and complimentary wireless high-speed internet access.
It boast over 1,873 square feet (174 square meters) of event space, six different meeting rooms and two executive boardrooms can accommodate up to 140 guests for social events, weddings, and business meetings.
For bookings go to hyattregencycapetown.com
Image (The Hyatt Hotel top floor swimming pool deco, the first in Cape Town).
