Winchester Mansions Hotel

Description

This magnificent property, situated on the Platinum Mile of the Atlantic Ocean, embodies the style and gracious hospitality of a bygone era.This Hotel has earned a reputation for delighting the quests with an old - world charm.

All rooms and suites have air conditioning, stocked mini bar fridge?s, remote control TV?s (featuring SAT TV, including International Channels), direct dial telephones, tea and coffee making facilities, electronic safes, hairdryers and beautifully spacious bathrooms with separate walk in showers.

Welcome to Cape Town luxury accommodation at the Winchester Mansions Hotel - where guests are a pleasure and a privilege!

Situated on Cape Town's Platinum mile and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Winchester Mansions is an exclusive, privately-owned 4 star hotel in Cape Town.

It sets itself apart among other hotels in and around Cape Town with its spectacular beachfront location, stylish elegance and personalised service. Close to the V&A Waterfront and the Cape's beaches as well as Cape Town's sights.

Staying at the Winchester Mansions is more than just accommodaion; it is part of the journey.

The Winchester Mansions, situated along the Sea Point Promenade and facing the Atlantic Ocean, has earned its reputation as Cape Town's iconic and leading sea front hotel among local and international guests.

The original Cape Dutch architecture combined with personalised hospitality and professional service from the hotel's unique signature of classic elegance. Business and leisure travellers enjoy the Winchester Mansions' relaxing atmosphere, set against the backdrop of the mountain and overlooking the swell of the Atlantic.

Conveniently situated in Cape Town, on the Atlantic Seaboard, this charming and gracious hotel awaits you with understated elegance and service. Guests can enjoy our spectacular ocean views and serene piazza-like courtyard, or be pampered at the Ginkgo Spa.

51 Luxurious rooms and 25 lavishly furnished suites are available, each having SAT TV, telephone, room safe, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, walk in showers and air conditioning. The business centre and wireless connectivity throughout the hotel allow you to stay in touch via the net.

Shuttles to the V&A Waterfront, as well as tours, are gladly arranged by our friendly and experienced staff.

Winchester Mansions Hotel "Where guests are a pleasure and a priviledge!"

Accommodation

A room with a view

In a world class destination such as Cape Town with so much to see and do, it is rather unlikely that you will be spending lots of time in your room.

Nevertheless we make sure that even if you do decide to stay in, you are able to unwind in style and comfort. Our rooms are spacious and elegant and all of them have either sea of mountain views - just to ensure that you never forgot where you are.

Children of all ages are welcome at the Winchester Mansions. A large variety of amenities and services are available to ensure a delightful stay for our little guests.

51 classic or contemporary loft style rooms and 25 suites, including one presidential suite

All rooms feature sea or mountain views

All rooms with satelite TV with international channels, telephone, wireless internet access, electronic safe, mini bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and air conditioning

Guest lounge

Heated pool and sun deck

Business centre with wireless internet access

Classics of the mansions

33 Classic Rooms:

A non sea facing colonial style bedroom with en suite bathroom

12 Winchester Suites:

A sea or non sea facing large colonial style bedroom with a separate lounge area and en suite bathroom

5 Colonial Suites:

A sea of non sea facing colonial style suite with a large bedroom with an en suite bathroom, and in most cases a smaller second bedroom. It also features a large separate lounge with a TV.

1 Harvey Suite:

A colonial style sea facing presidential suite which consists of 2 en-suite double bedrooms with a lounge and dining area, kitchenette and guest rest room.

Top of the mansions

15 Modern Classic Rooms:

A non sea facing contemporary style bedroom with an en suite bathroom.

7 Modern Winchester Suites:

A sea facing or non-sea facing contemporary style open plan bedroom and lounge with an en suite bathroom.

2 Balcony Suites:

A contemporary style sea facing suite with a large open plan bedroom and lounge area with a large en suite bathroom and a balcony overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

1 Robben Island Suite:

A contemporary style sea facing presidential suite which consists of an en suite double bedroom with a large lounge area and a guest rest room. This suite overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and the historic Robben Island. An optional second bedroom could make this and ideal room for a family.

Wine & Dine

Food, flair, flavour at Harveys . . .

A "sundowner" is a drink taken at sundown, preferably whilst watching the sun slowly disappearing into the Atlantic Ocean.

There are only a few places in Cape Town where one can do that in style and terrace of Harveys at the Winchester Mansions is one of them. Bistro by day and restaurant by night, Harveys offers guests South African cuisine with a European twist.

No secret to the locals, the Winchester Mansions' Sunday Jazz Brunch is an absolute must. Throughout the year, renowned local and international jazz artists perform at the brunch, in summer in the Mediterranean setting of the courtyard. Enjoy a glass of fine sparkling wine on arrival, a complimentary Sunday newspaper and a cosmopolitan brunch buffet. Also, if you have a chance, join us for the monthly Grapes Gourmet and Gallery evening where Harveys welcomes food, wine and art lovers.

Winchester Mansions Hotel

Attractions

Spa

The Ginkgo Health and Wellness Spa at Winchester Mansions with full range of treatments composed of traditional, Asian and global accents.

Therapy principles based on traditional and ancient practice of healing by the human touch.

The standards set, are to be compatible with the Hotel, it is luxurious in décor and service with attention to detail, pampering and friendly hospitality.

The service offering is uniquely personal and prides itself in offering treatments that are based on the traditional hands-on touch therapy principles within intimate and discreetly private surroundings. The foundation of its therapy regime is a holistic approach to all treatments. Only highly specialized and trained personnel with CIDESCO qualifications are employed. This ensures that the highest standards set are met and maintained consistently.

Every detail is an important part of the experience and every sense indulged, from the rituals that accompany each treatment to the exclusive products by using the finest ingredients that are available.

Each treatment culminates with a tea service featuring a selection of herbal infusions to relax or invigorate - enjoyed in the comfort of the spas lounge area.

Special health menus will be compiled with the Head Chef to enhance the service offering. Spa cuisine is becoming more and more popular as guests experience a new sense of well being brought on by a holistic approach to correct nutrition.

TGCSA Star Grading

Facilities

Conference

Conference Packages for up to 100 delegates.

Two rooms for 40 and 55 delegates.

Lounge for presentations or larger conferences.

Multi-media and presentation equipment.

Executive boardroom and break-away rooms

All facilities air conditioning.

Private functions for up to 150 persons.

Tailor-made conferences and functions with a difference, together with our personalised service, will not only make your event a success, but will produce results too. Our conference and boardroom facilities are not to be overlooked.

Arcadia 1 a cosy venue with windows and air-conditioning, situated at the rear end of the hotel with a separate entrance from Hall Road. This venue can seat up to 40 delegates in cinema style seating.
Arcadia 2 a slightly larger venue with windows and air-conditioning, situated directly next to Arcadia 1 with interleading doors. This room also has a separate entrance from Hall Road. We can seat up to 55 delegates in the venue in cinema style seating.
The lounge a stylish warm room, which is lovely for presentations or those larger conferences. The room is air-conditioned and can seat up to 100 delegates in cinema style seating.
Executive boardroom with a view of the ocean

As a boutique property we strive to deliver personalised service and make your conference a memorable one. For the normal tea/coffee break, why not do something a little more fun, like tea/coffee across the road on Sea Point Promenade, an early morning break on the front terrace with the fresh sea air to wake you up, lunch in our breathtaking courtyard, etc.

We have a range of beautiful venues to choose from, ones that will add the final touch in making your function a huge success.

The lounge is a stylish warm room which is lovely for private entertaining. It can seat 60 people at 6 round tables.

The Courtyard set in the style of an Italian Piazza with a fountain as its centrepiece. Surrounded by greenery, seating up to 100 people at 10 round or rectangular tables. (We require a minimum of 60 guests to block of this venue.)

The Courtyard Facing Restaurant for those more intimate functions overlooks the picturesque Courtyard. It can seat 40 people at 4 round or rectangular tables.

Harvey’s at the Mansions, our main restaurant which overlooks the ocean, with a warm but modern feel to it, can accommodate up to 80 people at rectangular tables.

Meeting Rooms
Room Name		Capacity				Dimensions		Area
	U-Shape	School Room	Theatre	Banquet	Length	Width	Height	m2
Arcadia 1	16	18	41		7	4.7	3.8	32.9
Arcadia 2	22	24	55		9.3	4.4	3.8	40.9
Boardroom					5.1	3.1	3	15.8
Courtyard				80

Rates: Conference and Accommodation rates on application.