Avani Hotel in P72m facelift
Pauline Dikuelo | Thursday March 30, 2017 18:00
The refurbishments that started late last year are expected to be completed by the beginning of July this year.
The extensive renovation encompasses all the public spaces and guest bedrooms with the aim of introducing Avani’s signature design hallmarks.
In the rooms, the change over involves adding a new colour, introducing brighter lighting on the corridors, as well as new carpeting, among others.
The hotel general manager, Derick Van Der Nest told Mmegi Business that the renovations would demonstrate their focus to enhance Avani’s portfolio as well as evolve the guest experience.
“Avani, one of the fastest growing hospitality brands, appeals to millennial minded travellers, tapping into their desire for affordability, quality and communal social spaces. The renovated Avani will see guests enjoying new design aesthetics and technological enhancements,” he said.
The GM added that there will be a total redesign of the main entrance and porte cochere adding that the overall shape, colour and design would be more modern and simplified, using accent lighting, timber and stone and a new water feature would be introduced.
“The proposed lobby design has been completely reimagined. Existing lobby walls will be demolished and ceilings raised to introduce natural light and open up the living space. The introduction of The Pantry, an inviting space where guests will be able to eat, grab a quick bite or stock up their mini bars, will add to the stylish modern ambiance,” he added.
In addition, he said the outdoors, the bar and pool area will be totally transformed and that the design will use accent tiles and fabrics in bright red and blue, bringing a new bloom to the exterior design.
The former Gaborone Sun was rebranded to Avani in 2015 following a deal in which global gaming and resort giants, Sun International divested out of the four hotels in Southern Africa and sold the business to a Thailand firm, MHG.
Under the terms of the P600 million deal, MHG acquired majority holding in the Gaborone Sun in Botswana, the Kalahari Sands in Namibia, the Lesotho Sun and Maseru Sun as well as the Royal Swazi and Ezulwini Sun in Swaziland.