The new Oscar Pearse hotel currently under construction combines a five-star deluxe international hotel with impeccable service and it is set to become respected as one of the world's great designer establishments when it opens in Cape Town, late 2009.

The hotel will consist of 77 apartment suites, 58 rooms and 4 penthouses and will be situated in the heart of vibrant Cape Town, adjacent to CapeTownMagazine.com’s head office as well as the Cape Town Tourism Head Office and Greenmarket Square.

Numerous shops are within reach of the new hotel, with Long Street & St. Georges Mall, you can be sure that you will be able to shop to your hearts content.

Only a few steps away from the location of the Oscar Pearse, excellent restaurants such as Haiku Asian Tapas, 95 Keerom, Fork restaurant, Bukhara and Riboville restaurant are waiting to be devoured...

A magnificent golden façade, double paneled windows and balconettes sitting above full length doors and windows will invite guest into the hotel’s lobby clad in marble.

There will be generously proportioned public spaces which will include an upmarket restaurant and bar where you be able to dine in style.

The 5 star establishment is designed and developed by the Phelan Holdings team, acclaimed for the Cape Royale landmark in Green Point; it will be operated by NH-Hoteles which is Europe's fastest growing international hotel operator.

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Oscar Pearse Hotel Facilities include:
• Generously proportioned public spaces
• Restaurant and bar
• Meeting facilities
• Urban-styled rooftop pool deck (!)
• Spa

Rooms at the Hotel include:
• (Standard rooms) contemporary 4-poster bed draped with the finest Egyptian cotton muslin
• Large closets
• Designer vanities
• TV and hi-fi system
• Writing desk with exotic inlay (commissioned from India)
• Living area in which outside guests can be received over drinks
• Suites include an additional dressing table
• Separate living room and a sleek kitchenette with all units equipped with the highest level of international IT connectivity.

All in all a promising first light on the Oscar Pearse. We anticipate checking in soon after opening.

For other hotels opening in Cape Town in 2008 and 2009 take a look at our overview of new hotels opening in Cape Town.

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