CAPE TOWN, South Africa—IHG Lodges & Resorts introduced the debut of the InterContinental model in Cape City with the signing of InterContinental Desk Bay Cape City, marking a milestone in IHG’s luxurious portfolio.
Inaugurated in Could 1997 by former South African president Nelson Mandela, the Desk Bay Lodge is situated within the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a mixed-use vacation spot within the oldest working harbor within the Southern Hemisphere.
InterContinental Desk Bay Cape City will open in This autumn 2025 following a multimillion-dollar redevelopment by the V & A Waterfront. Solar Worldwide will handle the lodge.
Haitham Mattar, managing director, India, Center East & Africa, IHG Lodges & Resorts, mentioned, “This marks a major chapter for us within the African market. It’s a privilege to convey certainly one of Cape City’s beloved properties underneath the InterContinental model as the primary within the metropolis. With its wealthy historical past, scenic location, and a legacy of excellence, this iconic property completely embodies the essence of the InterContinental model, and we’re excited to work with V&A Waterfront and Solar Worldwide on sustaining its legacy.”
David Inexperienced, CEO of V&A Waterfront, mentioned, “We’re delighted to see this uniquely situated lodge endure an intensive transformation to re-launch underneath the distinguished InterContinental model. The Waterfront be investing in extra of R1 billion to refurbish and convert the present Desk Bay Lodge into an InterContinental. IHG’s international experience and requirements and the all-important IHG One Loyalty program will entice extra worldwide guests to Cape City. We’re assured that the distinguished InterContinental model will elevate the lodge’s standing and bolster the overarching tourism ambitions right here in Cape City. We’re additionally happy to proceed our long-standing relationship with Solar Worldwide who will handle the lodge on our behalf, and we’re firmly of the view that their collaboration with IHG will improve the working efficiency and buyer expertise of this iconic Lodge.”
Solar Worldwide CEO Anthony Leeming mentioned, “For nearly 30 years now we have been the proud proprietor and operator of The Desk Bay Lodge. We now have efficiently positioned the lodge as one of the iconic, award-winning inns in Cape City. We now have hosted dignitaries, heads of state, celebrities, and households who’ve returned yr after yr as a result of they liked the expertise.”
Beneath IHG’s luxurious model, InterContinental Desk Bay Cape City turns into the newest international IHG One Rewards loyalty program member. The lodge will function 306 rooms, together with 45 new visitor suites. The lodge may have a brand new elevated pool bar and terrace, a signature spa, and an Intercontinental Government Loyalty Membership Flooring and Lounge. As well as, all of the reception areas and eating places will likely be reimagined.
With its location, friends even have entry to the colourful V&A Waterfront’s array of retailers, eating places, and sights.
