THE WINCHESTER HOTEL
INTERIOR : SOURCE IBA | PHOTOGRAPHY : COURTESY OF NEWMARK | LOCATION : SEA POINT
Nearly a century after it was first built The Winchester Hotel recently reopened to the public after a comprehensive R90-million renovation that has transformed this much-loved seafront hotel overlooking Cape Town ’ s scenic Sea Point promenade .
Originally built as a residential apartment block and previously known as The Winchester Mansions , a beautifully reimagined The Winchester Hotel has reopened under the management of Newmark Hotels , Reserves , Lodges and Residences , with the refurbishment set to cement the hotel ’ s long-held reputation as one of Cape Town ’ s most sought-after destinations .
Honouring the rich history of the property , while meeting the evolving needs of the contemporary traveller , was the starting point for the creative process behind the redesign , explains Mardré Meyer , Creative Director at Source IBA , who have guided both the refurbishment and rebranding of the hotel .
“ The building comes with an enormous history , personality and charm ,” says Meyer . “ In reimagining what the hotel could be , it was important for us to reference and respect that past , while also creating a more contemporary experience that fits with the needs and desires of today ’ s global traveller .”
60 The Winchester Hotel