South African Golf Tours Accommodation - The Royal Hotel
The
Royal Hotel, situated in Pilgrim's Rest, was impeccably restored
recently, to reflect true late Victorian style. Composed of ten
authentic buildings dating back to the latter part of the nineteenth
century, the hotel now offers 50 charming en-suite bedrooms. Declared
a goldfield in 1873, Pilgrim's Rest became a cosmopolitan center
of activity in South Africa. Today it stands as a legacy to these
pioneers. The town was proclaimed a National Monument in 1986.
Trapped in a time warp, the lounge reflects an epoch of time honored
hospitality and elegance so typical of the late Victorian era. Upon
entering the Royal Hotel, visitors are immediately taken on a nostalgia
filled trip into the past. The reception walls are lined with the
most interesting photographs and artifacts providing vivid glimpses
of Pilgrim's Rest's history. This theme is carried forward into
the lounge as well as the very famous public bar.
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