15 On Orange hotel opens on historic Cape Town heritage site

The suburb of Gardens is rich in colonial history with the Company's Gardens being the green belt in the middle of the buzzing city. Dating back to the 1650's, this area has become one of the premium tourist attractions of the Mother City. In addition to this, 15 on Orange Hotel is placed in the hub of the city's prestigious legal district, and in honour and recognition of all members of the legal fraternity, a unique bar has been built. The Judges Lounge operates 24 hours a day and features over 700 authentic law book that discerning guests peruse.

The hotel is designed to be the ultimate statement in design led lifestyle hospitality. Individual design, exquisite luxury and first class service make way for a superior guest experience. This dramatic hotel offers 129 exquisite, ultra-spacious suites, which are appropriate for leisure seekers and astute business travellers alike. Public areas such as the seven-storey atrium, a spa, the Judges Lounge, Savour Restaurant and the Murano Bar - a few of its many features - will be absorbed and appreciated by the discerning guest desiring an opulent experience beyond the norm.

The building that is now the hotel has a historical significance of its own. This former synod hall dates back to 1897 when it was erected on instruction of the Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church. The property expanded in 1924 and again in 1964. The Dutch Reformed Church sold the building in 1997. Negotiations between the Protea Hotel Group and New City group began a few years ago to convert this site into a luxury hotel on par with the Melrose Arch Hotel in Johannesburg.

15 on Orange Hotel falls under African Pride Hotels, which is positioned as Africa's luxury hotel brand with a collection of superior deluxe hotels, lodges and country houses located in tactical locations that add value to the international and domestic luxury traveller. The collection comprises 16 strategically located properties throughout South Africa and extending to Namibia and Kenya. An understanding of the luxury market has enabled each hotel to offer discerning guests a unique and personalised experience that meets and exceeds their expectations.