The hotel is a luxury five-star haven which begins its second decade in August with a deserved reputation as one of the most opulent hotels in the city.

Offering 483 guest rooms and suites, the hotel has moved with the times and offers the services and values that are appreciated by its patrons. Both local and international business executives identify with the Westin brand, its global standards and personalised offerings that help make a stay at the Westin a rewarding personal and business experience.

Originally opened under the Sheraton brand, the Westin adopted its new name after undergoing an extensive R25-million re-branding process. The investment, it was decided, added immeasurably to the hotel’s positioning at the Waterfront with its panoramic views of the city bowl, Table Mountain and the sea.

“The re-branding and the emergence of a new hotel with stylish ‘Afro chic’ décor, and a collection of specially commissioned South African artworks created a distinctive ambience in a city where five-star standards are becoming the norm,” says Rob Kucera, general manager of the hotel.

The latest improvement to the Westin and one which will be appreciated by guests is a R2.4-million, cutting edge, high-speed Wi-Fi system, which will enable enhanced internet connectivity. In line with the growing demand of executive offerings in Cape Town, the Westin invested R 6.5-million in seven new state of the art meeting rooms. “The changes come at a time when the recession in the travel industry caused by global economic conditions is dissipating,” says Kucera.

“There has been a remarkable recovery in the hospitality industry here during the last 12 months. We are looking for sustained growth and are very optimistic about the next five years.”

Most recently, as part of the Westin’s continued Corporate Social Investment, the hotel recently joined forces with Breadline Africa and Macquarie Securities and donated towards a container that would be converted into a library for one lucky school in the Western Cape community where many of their staff hail from.

“Although reading is so important for growing minds, it is an unfortunate reality that some children have never owned or read a book in their lives,” says Kucera. “And as fellow residents of the city, we believe it is important that we help support the future of those we share our city with.”

“There is no doubt that the Westin, like the city crowned the best destination in Africa at World Tourism Awards, will benefit from the continued popularity of Cape Town,” concludes Kucera.