The Royal Hotel, an essence of bygone eras and contemporary lifestyles

Situated in Durban city centre, 1.5km from the ICC, The Royal Hotel opened as Durban's first hostelry in 1845. Following a Royal Appointment granted by Queen Victoria's second son, Prince Alfred, the hotel was named The Royal Hotel in 1860 and since then, won many awards, earning the reputation as one of the world’s finest, hosting prominent guest including Cecil John Rhodes, Rider Haggard, Marlene Dietrich, Mark Twain, Mangosuthu Buthelezi and Nelson Mandela.

The Royal Hotel's principle of uncompromising service and unfailing hospitality has always been a cornerstone with high standards continuously refined in sheer comfort with subtle blends of Colonial and African influences.

While pleasure is The Royal's business, business itself receives expert attention with a choice of conferencing and banqueting facilities. The Lounge area, better known as the Royal Palm, is a popular meeting place, a quiet place for those business travellers seeking a work area or meeting venue.

The Royal Coffee Shop is as popular as always with light meals and selection of cakes and delicacies being served throughout the day. The 70-year old flagship restaurant, the Royal Grill, which has recently undergone extensive refurbishments, presenting diners with the finest dining experience with unequalled haute cuisine served in a refreshed, elegant and sophisticated milieu of timeless grandeur. The Ulundi Restaurant offers traditional and contemporary Indian cooking.

GDS Codes  GALILEO (AP) - TA71899   |    AMADEUS (AM) - TADUR522

GPS Co-Ordinates 29°51'34.91"S 31° 1'32.14"E

GPS Co-Ordinates   29°51'34.91"S   31° 1'32.14"E