There will be no structural alternations, so it'll be business as usual at the hotel with no disturbance to guests, says Danny Bryer, director of Sales, Marketing and Revenue at the Protea Hospitality Group.
The refurbishment has begun with the banqueting facilities, then the reception area, the Lords Cigar Bar and public restrooms will be completed.
"There will be no dust or noise; the most intensive work will be changing wallpaper, furniture and carpeting," says Bryer.
"The soft refurbishment coincides with the redevelopment of the adjacent Village Walk Shopping Centre. Once completed the new building with a floor space of 50,000m2 will offer 40,0002 of office space and 10,0002 of retail. The retail component will include coffee shops and restaurants and the completion date of this development is expected to be at the end of 2015."
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