Drostdy Hotel Graaff Reinet, South Africa
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Drostdy Hotel Graaff Reinet, South Africa
Drostdy Hotel Graaff Reinet, South Africa The Drostdy Hotel is situated in the historic centre of the town of GraaffReinet, in the Eastern Cape’s Karoo. The restoration project integrates the historic fabric with new interventions throughout the property, creating a seamless experience of the rich heritage of the site, while bringing the hotel provision up to 5* luxury hotel standard envisioned by the owners. It included the masterplan of the entire site, sensitive restoration of significant historic buildings, and architectural design of discreet new insertions. The reinvigorated Drostdy Hotel property now accommodates 48 new luxury hotel rooms with three swimming pools, a fine dining restaurant, bar and lounges, art gallery, wine shop, vinotheque, and spa and associated hotel amenities set within landscaped grounds. The precinct has been designed with an urban design approach, and open spaces between the various complexes have been reactivated providing new courtyards, swimming pools and terraces. Project Data: Given that the property has operated as a hotel on a continuous basis since 1867, it has played a significant historic role in the tourism of the town, in addition to the cultural, civic and agricultural importance of the site. Area: 14 630m2 The restoration project has returned the Drostdy Hotel to the stately property it once was and has re-established its reputation as the finest accommodation in Graaff-Reinet and the surrounding area. Client: de Oude Graaff Reinetse Drostdy Pty Ltd Status: Completed 2014 Awards: 2015 SAPOA Overall Heritage Award Cape Town 9 Somerset Road De Waterkant Centre 6th Floor 8001 +27 (0) 21 421 6803 Johannesburg 20 The Piazza Melrose Arch 3rd Floor 2076 +27 (0) 11 684 1234 Port Elizabeth 21 Donkin Street Donkin Square 6001 +27 (0) 76 168 2320 [email protected] www.dhk.co.za