and flappers. On the opposite wall there is an eclectic collection including a Warhol. Waiters, elegant in their dark waistcoats and white shirts, again evoke the American Art Deco era. Especially with waffles and bacon drizzled with maple syrup appearing on the breakfast menu. Lunchtime menus are popular with locals dropping in for business, perhaps using the boardroom for a meeting. A vegan bolognaise is one of the highlights.
A visit to The Champagne Lounge, serving a selection of French Champagnes and local sparkling wines, is an ideal start to an evening of creative South African cuisine. Looking out across the Indian Ocean, Port Elizabeth has long welcomed and assimilated global flavors. After dinner the focus could turn west to Cuba in the Cigar Lounge.
The garden, with a small swimming pool and sun-loungers, tranquilly creates the landscape of the Eastern Cape bushveld with rocks weighing up to four tons and planting of aloes, strelitzias, erythrina trees and cycads.
One highly unique feature is the private cinema, which is modelled, with permission granted, after the cinema at the then Prince Charles’ London residence at Clarence House. Other on-site facilities include a spa and gym.
AT A GLANCE – PRESIDENTIAL SUITE (1 Room)
Named after Zanele Mbeki, the Presidential suite boasts a private lounge area complete with business desk, a selection of beverages from your private bar or freshly brewed coffee. A private bedroom with four poster king size bed, beautifully appointed double bathroom complete with shower and bath, private terrace to further enhance your experience.
AT A GLANCE – LUXURY SUITES (3 Rooms)
Spacious suite with separate lounge and bedroom. Equipped with business desk, lounge with a selection of beverages from your private bar or freshly brewed coffee, beautifully appointed double bathroom complete with shower and bath, sizeable bedroom with king size bed, private garden to further enhance your experience.
AT A GLANCE – BUSINESS SUITES (3 Rooms)
Open planned, spacious suite equipped with business desk, lounge with a selection of beverages from your private bar or freshly brewed coffee, beautifully appointed double bathroom complete with shower and bath, sizeable bedroom with king size bed, private balcony to further enhance your experience.
AT A GLANCE – VILLA SUITES (3 Rooms)
2 Villa Suites are tucked away in the stand alone annex of 2010 Villa, which is situated across the road from No5. A tribute to the hosting of the 2010 Soccer World Cup, this villa boasts an open-plan living space with a lounge, dining area, and kitchen which opens up to a patio and private pool area.
