HOT EXTENSION EXPECTED FOR PROTEA HOTEL FIRE & ICE!

Cape Town, October 2008: Set to open in Spring 2009, Cape Town's funkiest hotel Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! will once again get people talking, but this time about extension that will attract a larger extreme and cutting edge crowd.

The "forever young" set are currently treated to a private sound room, a pool that wraps around the restaurant and the notorious Coughin Room for smokers. Without giving away too many secrets, these guys and gals can expect another 58 rooms, up to 12 luxury apartment suites, an even bigger swimming pool, and, well giving out any more would take away the element of surprise. So watch this space! This sexy hotel is slated to be the best value for money in the Mother City, which promises to exceed all expectations!

"Due to the huge success and demands from all markets, Protea Hotels have purchased the land adjacent to the existing building and are extending the hotel, adding more rooms and additional facilities," said Danny Bryer, Marketing and Revenue Director, Protea Hotels. "This is a hotel we have had fun conceptualising and cannot wait to reveal the much anticipated new facilities which we believe are equally as surprising!"

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! was recently awarded Best New Hotel Development at the TBCSA 2008 Hospitality Investment Awards. The hotel met the criteria that included size of the project, functionality and fit with target markets, as well as impact on the wider community.

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