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From Glory to Story, the Club Hotel was once an exclusive gentlemans club of the high and mighty, with notable visits from the UK Royal Family (late Prince Phillips) and other dignitaries. Although the location in the heart of the city is geographically strategic in historical timelines, as with many other SA towns and cities these days, the CBD area is seemingly unsafe and bears security risks with the taxi ranks nearby and much foot traffic and litter a street away. The Club keeps a lot of memorabilia, guest books, log books, old photographs and an ancient fridge in the bar room, keeping the memories alive, in store and frozen in time. It does feels like a museum, and the effort of the owners in the upkeep and maintenance of the building infrastructure and workings are to be commended. The attention to the original colonial boutique style is detailed and meticulous, with opulent chandeliers and fine paintings, capturing a bygone era of a diamond boom. ||FOOD |We were the only patrons of the hotel and restuarant when we stayed, so we received their full attention. The dinner was delicious, however my chips was not fully cooked.|||ROOMS #3|With a century old hotel, what else can one expect! We visited the Kimberly Big Hole the next day and noted that the museum display of life and living (rooms from the colonial days) could be found in real time at the Hotel, as we noted the same type of light switches, still in operation at Kimberley Club Hotel. The splendour and grandeur has faded with time, but the wealth of the history and events add to the unique grandeur building that has stood the test of time. Basking on the balcony was glorious, despite having to listen to the hip-hop loud music blaring from the building opposite the street as a dweller hangs laundry. Some rooms equipped with a fireplace, and the spacious rooms are a luxury compared to modern rooms with smaller space. The bath towels were big and well appointed.||PARKING|Is found opposite the hotel, with a white security guard who assisted us that day.|In all, an enjoyable stay.||Disclaimer: review is over a year late.....as still unpacking memories and reviews....
