Cape Town: The New Radisson Blu Hotel and Residence

WORDS Lindi Brownell Meiring PHOTOS Shavan Rahim

Situated in the heart of Cape Town’s financial district, otherwise known as the Waterside precinct, the distinctive Safmarine House building will soon become the new Radisson Blu Hotel and Residence.

The building is currently being restored by Signatura, in association with Juan Bernicchi Architects, Francois du Plessis Interiors and the Stonehill Property Fund. Set to be ready for occupation from September 2016, it will be divided between the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel (floors 1 – 11) and luxury apartments (floors 12 -23).

Currently on show on the 15th floor is a range of fully furnished one and two bedroom apartments, decorated by Francois du Plessis Interiors. Browse the gallery above to see what’s on offer.

What To Expect From The Apartments:

• Size of one and two bedroom apartments: 40m² – 88m²
• Size of six penthouse apartments: 162m² – 184m²
• 24-hour security
• Air conditioning
• Back-up generator
• Imported Italian kitchens and SMEG appliances (optional extras)
• Hi-speed fibre optic internet connectivity
• Energy-efficient LED lighting
• Secure parking (1 bay for one bedroom / 2 bays for two bedrooms)

Residents will also have access to the hotel’s five-star facilities and services, including 24-hour room service, a gym, a swimming pool and sun deck, a pool bar and terrace, an all-day dine restaurant, housekeeping, self-service laundrette (or hotel laundry and valet), hotel shuttles, personal grocery shopping and child care.

Basic one bedroom apartments (minus installed kitchens and additional furnishings) are available from R1.63 million, while two bedroom apartments will retail from R2.6 million.

For more information, visit capetownblu.com.