The Icon has also just recently completed reconstruction of the reception and guest lounge zone. Conceptualised by Muirmont Design who were commissioned by Urban Hip Hotels – the area is an extension of The Icon’s definitive design style.
Says Valma Muirmont – owner of Muirmont – “the revitalised design embraces the hotel’s spirit and service ethic – which is always to go the extra mile. I also wanted to create a look that was unusual; something unique to The Icon. I believe the distinctive look and feel of the hotel’s interior does just that. The design of the reception counter mirrors the shape of a ship – which adds the dimension of both the nautical and historical aspect to the hotel.
“What’s more, the materials used throughout are light and contemporary – reflecting the modern space that the hotel presents to its guests.”
“The clean uncluttered designer feel of the new reception zone reflects all the trigger elements that we have become known for at Urban Hip Hotels,” says Kobus Botha, MD of Urban Hip Hotels.
“The enlarged lounge space offers our guests a tranquil urban traffic node, space to relax and enjoy complimentary hot and cold beverages, informal meeting spaces, computer work stations and complimentary Wi-Fi for those busy beavers that need to stay connected without having to leave the hotel,” continues Botha.
Botha says the group is delighted with the growth of business at The Icon despite tough economic conditions. “We trust that both our existing and new clientele will enjoy the much improved interactive reception zone.”
