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The Royal Hotel is right in the heart of a busy cosmopolitan city - conveniently situated in Durban's Central Business district, within walking distance of extensive entertainment, commercial, sports and tourist facilities.   The Royal's principle of uncompromising service and unfailing hospitality has always been a cornerstone in its 150 years of existence.  Opened as Durban's first hostelry in 1845, the building was originally a low-thatched wattle-and-daub building.  In the years that followed the hotel became the centre of the town's rapidly growing community life and, following a Royal Appointment granted by Queen Victoria's second son, Prince Alfred, the hotel became known as The Royal in 1860.        FACILITIES With six individual restaurants and a choice of three upmarket cocktail venues, The Royal offers something for every taste - from the casual to the superlative.  These include:  the Royal Grill, The Royal's flagship restaurant - boasting some of the country's top award-winning, unsurpassed haute cuisine and opulent décor; the Top of The Royal, with spectacular bay views, which serves magnificent breakfasts and is a popular venue for weddings.  The hotel also has a beautiful rooftop pool-deck, complete with an adjoining casual bar, squash courts and fully equipped health centre where you can enjoy everything from a workout in the gym to a professional massage.  No. of Bedrooms 250 bedrooms and 22 suites (including two penthouses) which either overlook the Point Yacht Club and Bay or the gracious City Hall.   The Royal's rooms are luxuriously appointed in yellowwood and graciously complemented by rich, sophisticated colour schemes.  Rooms are air-conditioned, and have telephone, TV and tea/coffee facilities.   Find Similar Properties