New Premier Splendid Inn Hotel opens in Bloemfontein

The city of Bloemfontein is the latest major city in South Africa to be added to the Premier Hotel portfolio as they increase their footprint across the country. The group is renowned for offering quality accommodation, convenient locations, state-of-the-art conference facilities, and warm and friendly service to South Africans and international visitors.

The newly built, R95-million Premier Splendid Inn Bloemfontein has the perfect location in Zastron Street, close to historical landmarks, and offers premium, threestar accommodation within walking distance of the main government buildings, Mimosa Mall, City Hall and local municipal offices and hospitals – while also providing a central location from which to access all the major tourist attractions and the Free State Rugby Stadium in the area.

Formerly the old Stanville Inn hotel site location, the property has undergone major renovations to include the addition of a new hotel wing, five floors, and a state-of-the art conference facility that will offer modern accommodation and meeting standards to meet all the demands of the growing city.

Once completed, the Premier Splendid Inn Bloemfontein will provide 88 rooms that include 20 double rooms, 50 twin rooms, 13 king rooms, three executive rooms, and two disabled bedrooms.

The conference centre, with views of the Nelson Mandela statue on the iconic Naval Hill and the Bloemfontein Toyota Stadium, is situated on the rooftop and can accommodate up to 80 people comfortably.

The modern layout has all the necessary equipment, including a ceiling projector, audio visual equipment and full Wi-Fi access. Further to this, the venue offers the option to create custom-made packages to meet a variety of event requirements. The first phase opened in November, with 48 rooms, the restaurant, reception, and lobby/ lounge all available to the public.

Over 80 jobs were created during the construction phase, while the total operations phase will create jobs for over 50 people.

Samuel Nassimov, Premier Hotel Group’s managing director, is confident that the new Premier Splendid Inn in Bloemfontein will rapidly establish itself as a firm favourite of business and leisure guests and explained that investing in the area fits seamlessly into the group’s strategy: “Our long-term plan is to increase our presence in all key cities across South Africa, and this is another great step in that direction for the Premier Hotel Group.”