Quarters Hotels Blog

Quarters Hotel Hermanus to open in October

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:34:00 +0200

Quarters Hotels has announced the opening of its new hotel in Hermanus in October, the boutique group's first property in the Western Cape. Presenting itself as the latest in luxurious, stylish lodging on the Cape Whale Route, the new Quarters Hermanus over-looks Walker Bay and the old harbour and facilities include a panoramic first floor swimming pool and the bistro-style Harbour House Kitchen & Bar. Designed in Cape contemporary coastal style with large windows & stacked sliding doors allowing in abundant natural light - Quarters Hotel Hermanus is also located adjacent the town's charming new market square. One of the country's most charming boutique hotel groups, The Quarters story began in 1999 when two Victorian homes on Durban's Florida Road were renovated and fashioned into the first Quarters Hotel, setting the tone for both ambiance & stylish décor. "Quarters is a unique brand in that it presents sophistication and style within a boutique environment while maintaining consistency of service as well as a very distinct sense of place," says Glyn Taylor Operations Director of Signature Life hotels. Unique to Quarters is its all-female managerial team, ensuring attention to detail and service sophistication within a stylish, relaxed ambiance. As far as accommodation is concerned, apart from nine standard rooms there are also nine suites (which include kitchens and lounges together with balconies). Quarters Hermanus joins two existing Quarters hotels (on Durban's Florida and Avondale roads) with another two Quarters hotels coming on stream late in 2009. www.quarters.co.za

Where to stay on the Whale Route

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:30:00 +0200

TAKING in the blue romance of Walker Bay, with the old harbour beneath, the new Quarters Hermanus hotel presents the latest in luxurious & stylish lodging on the Cape Whale Route. And all of which can be viewed from the from the sea-facing rooms & suites or by simply floating in the spectacular, panoramic first floor swimming pool where glass balustrades allow for an uninterrupted view. In both cases you are likely to spot the town's famous visitors, Southern Right whales and their calves, in the bay below. Designed in Cape contemporary coastal style with large windows & stacked sliding doors allowing in abundant natural light - Quarters Hotel Hermanus is also located adjacent the town's charming new market square, reached from the Hotel via a pagoda with a see-through roof. All of this makes for a stay at the hotel more than just swish or unique, but also captivating in its sense of place. One of the country's most charming boutique hotel groups, The Quarters story began in 1999 when two Victorian homes on Durban's Florida Road were renovated and fashioned into the first Quarters Hotel, setting the tone for both ambiance & stylish décor. Indeed, as you enter into the lobby of Quarters Hotel Hermanus, fairy-light chandeliers and crystal pendant lights emphasize the aesthetic notion of contemporary, neo-modern styling fused with traditional touches such as large, ornately carved silver mirrors. "Teak tables on black & white checker floors over-look the blue azure ..." "My inspiration came from the location & architecture and then marrying all of this with the existing Quarters concept," says interior designer Carol Cornwall. "My focus was to achieve a level of sophistication and align it with a beach resort without being too typically beachy." Also unique to Quarters is its all-female managerial team, ensuring attention to detail and service sophistication within a stylish, relaxed ambiance. "I've taken this female element into consideration while keeping the decor very contemporary," adds Carol who has worked on hotels in Africa and Spain. "While I've used clean, square-line furniture in dark brown mahogany wood along with stainless steel accents, there is a play on textures throughout, from stone to natural fabrics such as silk, velvets and linens in the bed-rooms." It all defines the Quarters' belief in the "luxury of sleep" and built-in bedroom cabinets are finished in high gloss pearl grey while Caesar stone has been used throughout the open-plan bathrooms (the vanities resembling clean, thick slabs of floating stone) with light rustic-finish travertine to clad the feature walls. As far as accommodation is concerned, apart from nine standard rooms there are also nine suites (which include kitchens and lounges together with balconies), all of which are sea-facing. Downstairs, the windows of the hotel's Harbour Square Kitchen & Bar present indoor-outdoor bistro-style dining in a relaxed, chic environment where teak tables sit upon black & white checker floors - over-looking the azure sweep of Walker Bay. Indeed, with its distinctive white exterior, peaked roofline and cruise-liner railings, Quarters Hermanus is set to become an iconic hotel on the beautiful Cape whale route. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Quarters Hermanus is the first Quarters Hotel in the Cape and joins two other current Quarters Hotels Florida Road and Avondale in Durban while a new Quarters hotel will open in Johannesburg with one other in Durban later in 2009. www.quarters.co.za

Quarters Hermanus - Investment on the Whale Route

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:27:00 +0200

TAKING in the blue sweep of Walker Bay, the new Quarters Hermanus Hotel presents the latest in luxurious & stylish lodging as well as a Prime Investment opportunity on the Cape Whale Route. The first property in the Cape for the prestigious boutique hotel group, Quarters Hermanus offers investors an opportunity to purchase apartments which then go into the hotel rental pool, allowing the owner to make use of the apartment for 30 days per annum with the remainder of the year being let to guests for return on investment. Signature Life hotels, who operate the Quarters brand on behalf of the Mainguard family, will maintain the apartments on an on-going basis. %u21CIt%u219s a great system which really works for the investor especially in hotels which maintain a good REVPAR as this one will undoubtedly have,%u21D says Glyn Taylor of Signature life hotels. Three investment presentations will be held through October, at Guardian Peak Winery in Stellenbosch on October 7, Quarters Avondale Road in Durban on October 6 and Pretoria Country Club on October 8, all at 6pm. Potential investors can also visit Quarters Hermanus which opens to the public on October 15th. Designed in Cape contemporary coastal style %u213 with large windows & stacked sliding doors allowing in abundant natural light - Quarters Hotel Hermanus is located adjacent the town%u219s charming new market square, over-looking the old harbour. Also unique to Quarters is its all-female management team, ensuring attention to detail and service sophistication within a stylish, relaxed ambiance. %u21CWhile I%u219ve used clean, square-line furniture in dark brown mahogany wood along with stainless steel accents, there is a play on textures throughout, from stone to natural fabrics such as silk, velvets and linens in the bed-rooms,%u21D says interior designer Carol Cornwall. Built-in bedroom cabinets are finished in high gloss pearl grey while Caesar stone has been used throughout the open-plan bathrooms (the vanities resembling clean, thick slabs of floating stone) with light rustic-finish travertine to clad the feature walls. The first floor contains a panoramic swimming pool while down-stairs, the windows of the hotel%u219s Harbour Square Kitchen & Bar present indoor-outdoor bistro-style dining in a relaxed, chic environment over-looking the azure sweep of Walker Bay. With its distinctive white exterior, peaked roofline and cruise-liner railings, Quarters Hermanus is set to become an iconic hotel on the beautiful Cape whale route. For more information email glyn@lifehospitality.com.

Quarters on Avondale

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:04:00 +0200

Quarters on Avondale opened in May 2009 and has proven an extremely popular choice for those who have stayed at this beautifully restored Edwardian hotel since it opened. In easy walking distance of the original - "Quarters", Quarters on Florida, Avondale offers the same attention to service insisted on by an all woman management team and we look forward to your comments if you have visited Quarters on Avondale.