Uncompromising service and hospitality have given the 160-year-old, award winning Royal Hotel the reputation as Durban’s finest city hotel.  Relax in sheer comfort surrounded by a subtle blend of Colonial and African influences.  The hotel’s two hundred and seventy-one bedrooms, six themed restaurants and eighteen conference facilities, reflect the history of the hotel.  Recent refurbishments have created a unique design language.

ROOM CONFIGURATION
· 251 rooms - sleeps 500 people
· 134 Double Rooms
· 88 Twin Rooms
· 3 Executive Rooms
· 16 Deluxe Suites
· 3 Executive Suites
· 2 Penthouses
· 5 Family Rooms

STANDARD AND DELUXE ROOM FEATURES
· All rooms with en-suite bathroom facilities
· Air-conditioning and heating in rooms
· Telephones and satellite TV
· Executive and penthouse suite features
· All suites have en-suite bathroom facilities
· Air-conditioning and heating
· Separate bedroom and separate lounge
· Telephone with voice mail
· Colour TV with satellite
· Fax machines
· Minibar
· In-room Internet
· Butler service available on two dedicated floors

GENERAL INFORMATION ON ALL ROOMS
· TV with selected DSTV
· Hairdryers in all rooms
· Direct dial telephones
· Safety deposit boxes in all rooms
· Internet
· Mini bar in all suites, available upon request in standard room
· All rooms have air conditioning
· Tea and coffee making facilities
· Wake-up call facilities

VIEWS FROM THE ROOM
· Panoramic view of the City and Yacht mole

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES
Check In – 14h00 | Check Out – 10h00

Airline Reservations
· Airport Transfers
· Babysitters
· Business Centre
· Car rental service (Avis)
· Computer Training Centre
· Conference Facilities
· Credit card Facilities
· Daily Newspapers
· Doctor, dentist and nurse on call
· Dry Cleaning Service
· Foreign Exchange
· Hairdresser on call
· Health and Squash Centre
· Information Desk
· Internet
· Jewellery, magazine tobacconist
· Laundry service
· Mailing Services
· Parking Facilities
· Pay Television
· Squash courts, massage, sauna, gym, swimming pool, plunge pool
· Telex, telefax service
· Valet Service
· Wake-up service

Situated in the Durban CBD, KwaZulu-Natal approximately:
· 1.5km from the ICC
· 2 km to Japanese Gardens
· 2.5km to Umgeni Bird Park
· 5 km to Durban’s north beaches
· 5 km form Quarters
· 6 km to Shopping mall
· 7 km to various fine dining restaurants (Morningside)
· 8 km from Durban Central
· 10 km from The Riverside Hotel
· 10 km from The Westville
· 25 km to Durban International Airport
· 50 km from Ballito Manor
· 85 km from Golden Horse Casino
· 220km from Ubizane Wildlife Reserve
· 270km from Alpine Heath Resort

THE ROYAL GRILL
This flagship restaurant boasts some of the country's top award winning, haute cuisine and opulent décor

Durban’s finest traditional Indian restaurant serving some of the finest eastern dishes in town

TOP OF THE ROYAL
A sophisticated venue with magnificent bay views, which offers guests magnificent breakfasts, and doubles as a function room

THE ROYAL CARVERY
Traditional English gourmet dining in a mellow, old-world setting

THE ROYAL LOUNGE
An ideal venue for enjoying a light meal or indulging in a tempting selection of cakes and delicacies

THE ROYAL COFFEE SHOPPE
A popular venue with visitors offering Viennese-style light eating

CHEF’S ON STAGE
The most unique venue in Africa, featuring Chef’s on Stage, trendy, interactive cuisine and culinary education and personalized dining options

EXCHANGE BAR and TAP ROOM
2 bars offering pub style menus in relaxed and dedicated sports environments