The Royal Hotel

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.

Situated in the Durban CBD, KwaZulu-Natal approximately:

1.5 km 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
220 km from Ubizane Wildlife Reserve
270 km from Alpine Heath Resort

251 rooms
134 Double Rooms
88 Twin Rooms
3 Executive Rooms
16 Deluxe Suites
3 Executive Suites
2 Penthouses
5 Family Rooms

Standard & 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 Info 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
Panoramic view of the City and Yacht bowl

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
The Royal Grill – flagship restaurant
The Ulundi – traditional Indian restaurant
Top of the Royal – breakfast is served here
The Royal Carvery – gourmet dining
The Royal Lounge – light meals, cakes & pastries served here
The Royal Coffee Shoppe – Viennese style light meals
Chef’s on Stage – trendy, interactive cuisine
Exchange Bar
Tap Room