An iconic building that dominates the skyline as one of Cape Town’s tallest residential developments has evolved to provide the perfect on-trend solution to meet the changing demands of travellers.
Cue the rise of the aparthotel.
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One Thibault Square, formally known as the LG Building and originally known as the BP Centre, is a 126.5-metre modernist skyscraper on Thibault Square at the end of St George’s Mall in Cape Town.
It has been reimagined into an aparthotel, designed and built at a 45-degree angle to the surrounding streets, which means all appointed studio and one-bedroom apartments offer unending vistas of the city, Table Bay harbour, the Atlantic Ocean, Robben Island and the iconic Table Mountain.
In fact, the building offers some of the highest accommodations in Cape Town on the 28th floor, which towers above the rest of the city skyline and boasts unparalleled views.
One Thibault marks an idyllic response to the rising demand from a new generation of corporate and leisure travellers to Cape Town. Its spacious 270 suites are available for short or long stays through ITC Hospitality Group.
In its first summer season as an aparthotel, One Thibault achieved occupancy levels between 98% to 100%.
According to ITC Hospitality Group, the trend towards aparthotels is particularly prevalent among corporate travellers who may be looking for extended-stay accommodation without being confined to a traditional hotel room.
Rather, they are more keen on comfort and having an apartment to call ‘home’ while working remotely, equipped with upmarket home-style amenities that go beyond simply a bed and shower.
‘For these reasons aparthotels are the perfect solution – hotel services are on tap, but guests have the option of more independent apartment-style living that is also more cost-effective and spacious,’ comments ITC.
However, the aparthotel appeal is also expanding with a broad spectrum of travellers as its benefits resonate with project-based workers, digital nomads and leisure travellers.
Shielded from loadshedding due to its central city location, One Thibault is conveniently located on the doorstep of both Cape Town’s financial district and the CTICC.
Equipped with 24-hour security personnel, concierge services and easy access to transportation hubs, the aparthotel is situated a mere nine minutes from the V&A Waterfront and four minutes from the Cape Quarter.
Additionally, this year will see the completion of co-working spaces, laundry facilities, common lounge areas and a rooftop pool, making One Thibault an idyllic central stay for both corporate and leisure travellers.
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