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Home Suite Hotels launches Station House

The needs of modern travellers have changed, which has triggered a change in the traditional hotel model, making way for hotels of the future. Today, travellers are looking for more, and opening this October, Home Suite Hotels Station House is set to revamp the hotel experience.

Bleisure travel as a concept means the hospitality industry is now placing greater focus on the needs of the corporate traveller who is also looking to enjoy some leisure time during their trip. Whether this involves extending a stay to add some fun at the end of a work trip, arriving earlier or combining the two, this kind of traveller will fully appreciate the flexibility Home Suite Hotels Station House offers to explore the beautiful city of Cape Town, while working from anywhere.

Situated in Sea Point alongside the Atlantic Seaboard is Home Suite Hotels’ newest offering; Home Suite Hotels Station House. With only a threeminute walk from the beach and iconic Sea Point Promenade, this boutique hotel is undoubtedly located in one of Africa’s most sought-after locations.

Station House is a new, mixed-use development offering luxury apartments and hotel rooms, all under one roof. This one-of-a-kind development will offer first class living, taking convenience and comfort to the next level. “The really interesting thing about this property is that the apartments and hotel rooms will share the same amenities, which makes for a very interesting mix of residents from different walks of life, coming together to share all the amazing spaces this property has to offer, while still maintaining the privacy of their own rooms,” said Jonathon Meyer, chief executive officer of Home Suite Hotels.

Home Suite Hotels Station House is changing the face of hotels in South Africa, moving away from the traditional hotel blueprint, which traditionally dictated options to guests but is instead offering guests the opportunity to choose how they want to manage their stay. From where they eat to where they choose to work and play.

“Guests have the option of stepping out of the building and really experiencing what Sea Point has to offer, such as the 20 top tier coffee shops and restaurants that are less than a seven minute walk away. But you also have the option to stay-in and experience the restaurant, cocktail bar, coffee shop, deli & patisserie run by The Kove Collection in the same building if you so choose,” Mr Meyer added.

Station House offers a number of amenities to guests such as a gym, biokinetics, yoga studio and a business centre fitted with meeting pods as well as a stunning rooftop cocktail bar and pool so that guests can work just as hard as they play without ever having to step outside the building.

“Understanding the way that people travel is very important in anticipating their needs and blending this new style of offering with authentic hospitality is really where the sweet spot is. Experiencing a home-awayfrom-home is something that speaks to all of us,” Mr Meyer added.

Long Term guests

One of Home Suite Hotels’ more unique offerings are its long-term stays. Since the hotel offers suites, many guests stay for longer periods — months – or in rare cases – a year or more. This offers the perfect home-away-from-home experience for the likes of an overseas traveller on a longer work trip, or an easy solution for those who are renovating a home. And, if anything changes and a guest chooses to cancel, they can rest easy because any changes or cancellations up to 24 hours prior to arrival are free.