InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town: A New Chapter in Luxury Hospitality
Set to open in 2025 after refurbishment, InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town will build on the legacy of the property and write a new era of luxury hospitality in the country.
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts will introduce the InterContinental brand in Cape Town with the signing of InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town, set to open in late 2025 after a multimillion-dollar refurbishment. The historic Table Bay Hotel, located in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and inaugurated by Nelson Mandela in 1997, will feature 306 rooms, 45 new guest suites, an elevated pool bar, a signature spa, and an Executive Loyalty Club Floor and Lounge. Managed by Sun International, the redeveloped hotel aims to elevate its status and attract more international visitors, enhancing Cape Town’s tourism appeal while maintaining its legacy of luxury hospitality.
(PRESS RELEASE) Cape Town, South Africa, 2024-Jul-2— /Travel PR News/ — The debut of the InterContinental brand in Cape Town has been officially announced by IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with the signing of InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town. This development marks a significant milestone in IHG’s luxury portfolio.
Originally inaugurated in May 1997 by former South African president Nelson Mandela, the iconic Table Bay Hotel has set the benchmark for world-class hospitality. Situated in the heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the oldest working harbour in the Southern Hemisphere, the hotel has long been recognized as one of the city’s premier luxury properties.
Scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2025 following a multimillion-dollar redevelopment by the V & A Waterfront, the hotel will be managed by Sun International under a hotel management agreement.
Haitham Mattar, Managing Director for India, the Middle East & Africa at IHG Hotels & Resorts, expressed his enthusiasm: “This marks a significant chapter for us in the African market. It’s a privilege to bring one of Cape Town’s beloved properties under the InterContinental brand as the first in the city. With its rich history, scenic location, and a legacy of excellence, this iconic property perfectly embodies the essence of the InterContinental brand, and we are excited to work with V&A Waterfront and Sun International on maintaining its legacy.”
David Green, CEO of V&A Waterfront, highlighted the transformation: “We are delighted to see this uniquely located hotel undergo an extensive transformation to re-launch under the prestigious InterContinental brand. The Waterfront will be investing in excess of R1 billion to refurbish and convert the existing Table Bay Hotel into an InterContinental. IHG’s global expertise and standards, along with the IHG One Loyalty program, will attract additional international visitors to Cape Town. We are confident that the prestigious InterContinental brand will elevate the hotel’s standing and bolster the overarching tourism ambitions here in Cape Town. We are also pleased to continue our long-standing relationship with Sun International, who will manage the hotel on our behalf, and we firmly believe their collaboration with IHG will enhance the operating performance and customer experience of this iconic hotel.”
Sun International CEO Anthony Leeming added, “For almost 30 years we have been the proud owner and operator of The Table Bay Hotel. We have successfully positioned the hotel as one of the most iconic, award-winning hotels in Cape Town. We have hosted dignitaries, heads of state, celebrities, and families who have returned year after year because they loved the experience. We are extremely excited to be part of this incredible hotel’s transformative journey to becoming an InterContinental hotel, in what is undeniably one of the best hotel addresses in the world!”
Under IHG’s luxury brand, InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town will become the latest member of the global IHG One Rewards loyalty program. The hotel will feature 306 rooms, including 45 new guest suites with unparalleled views of the harbour, Table Mountain, and the Atlantic Ocean. Guests can look forward to a new elevated pool bar and terrace, a signature spa, and an Intercontinental Executive Loyalty Club Floor and Lounge. All reception areas and restaurants will also be reimagined.
With its prime location, guests will have direct access to the vibrant V&A Waterfront’s array of shops, restaurants, and attractions, which draw millions of visitors annually.
As an integral addition to the IHG portfolio, the InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town will uphold the hotel’s legacy of exceptional hospitality and cultural immersion, continuing its commitment to offering travellers unforgettable service, cuisine, and luxury experiences.
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