Urban
Elegance…Experience the vibrant energy of Cape Town in
sophisticated style…
Managing
Director Abilio Frazzitta has created a contemporary and up-market
oasis in the heart of the mother city, in the midst of the bustling
melting pot that is Long Street, attracting corporate clients
from the advertising and film industries as well as advocates
from nearby Keerom Street to its sleek-lined interior.
The
result of Abilio’s vision is a breath of fresh air for
the city. It’s an intimate hotel for tourists or corporate
clients, with the hallmark comforts of a guesthouse and the
combined status of a top-notch hotel.
Stepping
into Urban Chic’s foyer from the busy street is an experience
that instills a sense of calm as cool contemporary touches blend
with classical lines. A Bottocino marble staircase with a balustrade
in stainless steel, wood and glass sweeps immediately up to
the Gallery Cafe.
The
unique Gallery Cafe comes complete with ultra-now minimalist
design and a classy, passionate culinary style.
But
just below, overlooking Long Street, the relaxed Cigar Bar perches
above the thronging crowds… the perfect watering hole
for the weary traveler wanting to refresh, watch sport beamed
in by satellite on the plasma screen or discuss the day’s
events over a thirst-quenching cocktail with attitude, while
watching the passing parade! If you have business in mind, take
advantage of the complimentary wireless connectivity linking
you, via your laptop, with the pulse of the world.
At
the mezzanine Gallery Cafe, hotel guests and patrons alike enjoy
a culinary symphony of note among an eclectic selection of local
art. The Gallery Cafe is a wonderfully cosmopolitan and alternative
venue for a chic corporate lunch for up to 80, or, with the
enclosed terraces hived off for intimacy, you can celebrate
any occasion privately, with music beamed to you, to complement
the fine, South African soul food dishes.
For
guests staying over, there’s a choice of twenty individually
appointed bedrooms – each with its own en suite bathroom.
The decor is a subtle combination of honeyed Spanish marble,
warm textured carpets, African mahogany furniture and crushed
linen curtains complemented by the contemporary artwork of Alexander
Krenz. Some rooms have Zen-like sliding screens so that views
of the city, Table Mountain, Lion’s Head or Signal Hill
can also be appreciated from the comfort of one’s bath.
Each
room has a broad-band ADSL connection, a mini safe, air conditioning
and double glazing to mask the exuberant buzz from the sidewalk
below. There’s a range of specially formulated toiletries,
from bath salts to hand creams, for self-pampering. Courtesy
branded snacks such as dried fruit and nut selections are on
hand, including refreshments from the mini bar – hidden
from sight to complete the aura of restfulness.
Urban
Chic also offers underground parking for hotel guests. Stepping
into the ambiance of vibrant Long Street, you find yourself
among a myriad of arts and craft stores, booksellers, restaurants
with cuisines of all persuasions, bistro-cafe’s and colonial
architecture reminiscent of the New Orleans’ French quarter.
Whether
you’ve come to the city for some serious shopping, to
sample the pulsating nightlife, or for a touch-down business
trip, and seek the luxury of a home away from home – close
to the action – with a king-sized bed and goose down pillows
after a long, long day… then Urban Chic on Long is the
haven that you deserve. |
