Well, that was my reaction when I got the chance to spend some time at The Signature Lux Hotel by ONOMO, which recently opened up on the Foreshore, Cape Town.
Nestled in Cape Town's CBD, the hotel is walking distance from familiar places such as the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Artscape Theatre, Green Market Square and famous Long Street, making this an ideal home away from home for work or play, for business travellers or millennials alike.
What's even more convenient, is that the hotel is located on the MyCiTi bus route, and the bus time is displayed in the hotel lobby for guests to travel easily and safely around the Mother City. What's even more impressive is that in the lobby, there's an up-to-date flight schedule also on display, allowing guests to check-in online to their next destination. The hotel offers a complimentary daily shuttle to guests going to and from the airport as well as to the V&A Waterfront.
Top quality at affordable prices
As the Summer holiday approaches us, we all want to save a few pennies, especially if you look at the economic state we find ourselves in. During September, guests could book a room from R695, but during peak season, however, guests can still book a room at a pretty decent price that doesn't break the bank, making it one of the most affordable options in the Cape Town CBD (check availability and prices)
The 157 air-conditioned rooms are minimalistic, with a colourful open-plan design. Inside each room, you'll find a comfortable queen size bed, sufficient cupboard space and luggage rack, a safe for your valuable items, as well as a hairdryer.
What stands out for me, is that there is a Tea & Bean-to-Cup Coffee Station on each floor, and what I don't often see is wheelchair accessible rooms, making this facility accessible for everyone.
The hotel guarantees guests complimentary Wi-Fi; 24-hour Reception & Security; a restaurant and bar situated on the ground floor, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (room service is available and can be ordered from the mobile app).
Digital innovations
Travel innovations include a self-service check-in at the hotel lobby and the Signature Lux App allowing for a digital check-in from your mobile phone. When guests walk into the hotel it’s just a few clicks on the touch screen and the hotel key card is issued - saving you the hassle and time. The integrated app also allows guests to communicate directly with the friendly hotel staff for the duration of your stay, so they are always on call when needed.
The rooms, equipped with smart TVs use Chromecast technology, allowing guests to watch personalised TV such as NETFLIX.
Co-owner and developer of Richland Properties, Paul Kelley, says they built the hotel in an ecofriendly manner, but also with the modern-day traveller in mind.
There's a purification system installed in the bathrooms, making water safe to drink straight from the tap. The light bulbs throughout the hotel are all energy saving.
How's that for a modern, tech-savvy, eco-friendly hotel?!
