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Palace of Dreams for a
first class experience
By Julie van Wyk
Emperors Palace PR Manager
If you enjoy excellent service, stunning décor, and
an endless variety of leisure and entertainment
choices, then Emperors Palace is the only place to
be. The Palace of Dreams is undergoing a R100-million
redevelopment in order to offer guests more dining
and entertainment options than ever before.
This iconic tourism resort is conveniently located
just minutes away from South Africa’s gateway, the
OR Tambo International Airport. Although the casino
resort comfortably hosts guests arriving from every
corner of the globe, the redevelopment was planned
to meet increasing hotel and leisure demands from
both international and South African markets.
With a galaxy of entertainment and leisure activities
now all under one roof, the new Emporium is set to
become Gauteng’s premier family entertainment venue.
One of the highlights is the opening of a spectacular
state-of-the-art movie theatre experience by Nu Metro,
which houses one of the largest cinemas on the African
continent, seating more than 500 people. There will be
six movie theatres, including two ultra-modern digital
cinemas, as well as a permanent 3D cinema. A family
movie theatre will utilise a combination of beanbag
and top-end seating for a fun-filled informal viewing
experience, while another screen will feature plush
seating and private bar facilities.
The extensive redevelopment project has been
designed to transform the Emporium into a destination
entertainment venue, catering extensively for families
and complementing the four hotels, gaming facilities
and convention business of the resort.
The magnificent replica statue of David, standing
an impressive 5,7 metres high, beneath the ever-blue
sky will now oversee a feast of fine restaurants and
new entertainment facilities – some old favourites
and many new and exciting additions. Highlights
include Platia, a traditional Greek taverna, the popular
Portuguese eatery Braza, the exotic Taste of Mumbai
Indian restaurant, Italian Pizzeria Col’Cacchio, Tribes
famous African steakhouse, the new Gold Rush Spur
family restaurant, Ocean Basket seafood restaurant,
and a host of famous fast-food brands that together
totally showcase the tastes of the world. We also have
the new trendy concept News Café franchise, a brand
new sports bar called Sportsville, and the amazing new
entertainment and event venue, 64 @ The Palace.
The new Entertainment Emporium offers a brand
new family experience with fine food, a brilliant movie
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house, child care facilities, teen entertainment and a
safe and secure resort with extensive parking, creating
the ultimate entertainment experience.
For music enthusiasts, Emperors Palace stages some
of the best shows that have audiences screaming
encore. The entertainment resort also plays host to
local and international comedians, singers and dance
acts, as well as a variety of sporting events.
The Emporium offers kids loads of entertainment too.
The incomparable and modern Jupiter’s entertainment
hub, provides specially designed fantasy play rooms,
including a marvelous art room and a “neurointeractive”
edutainament room that will blow aspiring
astronauts away. For thrill seeking teens, there is the
Magic Company, a brand new games arcade where
teenagers (and adults) can virtually drive a Ferrari or
compete in a dance-off with friends. Jupiter’s also
boasts a mini cinema room where all the latest DVD’s
are available for the little ones to watch while being
looked after by trained child minders.
Emperors Palace will provide guests with the ultimate
in hotel living, with the flagship 5-star D’oreale Grande
hotel being awarded a highly esteemed Gold Achievers
Award in the AA Travel Guides American Express
Accommodation Awards. The 196 recently upgraded
rooms and suites, offer guests magnificent luxury and
unsurpassed service, while the new 3-star, 248-key
Peermont Metcourt hotel offers guests chic and
affordable accommodation for a true value-for-money
experience. The recently upgraded and refurbished
Peermont Metcourt Suites have ergonomically
designed rooms for maximum space while all rooms
showcase high-end, ultra modern finishes. For all
overnight guests travelling to and from OR Tambo
International Airport, Emperors Palace provides free
regular shuttles, ensuring that the experience is as
hassle-free as possible for weary travellers.
The luxurious world-class Octavia’s Sensorium Day
Spa, situated in the D’oreale Grande hotel, indulges
you beyond your expectations. Octavia’s Sensorium
Day Spa is a haven where the physical, the mental
and the spiritual are equally cared for. Combined with
the day spa’s refined atmosphere, the spa facilities,
from Roman Baths and the Swiss Shower through
to the steam room and sauna, is the perfect way to
await your chosen spa treatments in comfort and
contentment. An array of specialised and professional
spa treatments are offered at Octavia’s Sensorium Day
Spa that promises to revitalise, rejuvenate and renew
your energy, beauty and health. �
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