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A meeting place of like minds
by 3S Media
If you are in need of a stunning period-inspired conference room for your inner-city meetings and gatherings, look no further than Gorgeous George’s White Room conference facility.
Cape Town boutique hotel Gorgeous George has opened a conference room space for corporates, organisations or private individuals wanting to host gatherings in a venue with all the modern conveniences of a city facility, plus all the style and beauty of a luxury privately owned art deco/Edwardian-styled residence.
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“The beauty of this conference facility is not only its hand-picked design pieces, like the hanging Porky Hefer crocodile swing, and overall playful feel, but also its versatility,” says Peter Kunz, director of Gorgeous George, which is located at the upper end of St George’s Mall in Cape Town’s thriving inner city.
“There’s an element of surprise and intrigue for conference goers and meeting attendees wanting a venue with a generous dose of charm and grace,” says Peter.
VENUE APPEAL Situated on the first floor of the super-cool designled hotel, the White Room can accommodate up to 120 people, with a wide range of seating options and arrangements, from banquet or boardroom and cinema- or cocktail-style, to U-shaped seating or hollow rectangular. Secure parking is available in two neighbouring buildings.
Chef Guy Bennett caters events with fresh, inspirational dishes. Patron to the hotel’s trendy restaurant Gigi Rooftop, Guy previously wielded his knives at luxury eateries like Grande Provence and the One&Only Hotel. Mouth-watering signature foodie items include: roasted butternut, ginger and coconut soup; slow-roasted beef short rib; mushroom and mozzarella arancini; carrot, honey
A MEETING PLACE OF LIKE MINDS
and ginger pudding with rum and raisin ice cream; and cranberry and pistachio nougat.
HOW GORGEOUS GEORGE IS Gorgeous George, which opened in April last year, is one of two South African members of the coveted German-headquartered global luxury hotel group Design Hotels.
The hotel was designed by international awardwinning interior designer Tristan du Plessis, who created a concept celebrating contemporary African design and showcasing locally manufactured high-end timeless South African furniture. Lighting and furniture were sourced from David Krynauw, Gregor Jenkin, Studio 19 and Douglas&Co, while murals from artist David Brits are featured in each of the 32 luxe rooms, which range from studios to 1- and 2-bedroom suites. The hotel’s star attraction is its indoor/outdoor rooftop bar and restaurant, Gigi Rooftop, which opens out on to a stunning wood and terracotta pool deck that’s home to an emerald-green glasspanelled swimming pool.