Africa’s best boutique hotel 2014, The Peech.
The Peech, a stylish boutique hotel based in the buzzing suburb of Melrose has just been awarded Africa’s best boutique hotel. The International Hotel Awards were held in London last week, and amongst the many hotly contested international awards was the award for Best City Boutique Hotel in Africa.
Owner James Peech is understandably thrilled to be acknowledged as the best urban escape on African soil and the award couldn’t have come at a better time – just last week the champagne corks were popping as his 16-roomed boutique hotel celebrated its tenth year in business.
“It’s a wonderful accolade to have and of course the timing is great. We’re thrilled to have been acknowledged for our dedication to a unique experience where service is everything”, says James. Known for its elegant eco chic style, lush garden and service ethic that is both discreet and utterly attentive, The Peech has become an oasis of calm and style for both business and leisure travellers to Johannesburg. “Our guests love that we’re central enough to visit the sights and get to business meetings easily and that once you’re on the property you’re in an utterly serene space, free to kick back and relax”, he says.
It’s this laid back luxury that no doubt caught the eye of the undercover panelists who visited The Peech during the course of the year to check the hotel’s facilities, service offerings and the overall experience of spending time here. And what they found clearly appealed – much to the delight of James and his staff who work tirelessly to uphold the hotel’s unique brand of personable, professionalism.
Since its inception, The Peech has focused on providing an experience that is rooted in the tenets of responsible tourism. From ensuring green design, recycling and solar power principles are in place, to contributing to the community.
James sums it up by saying “we’re not an OTT destination, we love good, old-fashioned service and we’re fastidious about getting the details just right” – and it seems the combination is working beautifully.
For reservations and more information contact The Peech hotel on +27 (0) 11 537 9797
Or visit thepeech.co.za
