Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! in Johannesburg Opens Orlando Pirates Themed Room

Dark/Light Mode (11/05/23)  The Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch in South Africa has opened an Orlando Pirates FC-themed room.

Created by Latoyah Mei, a local interior designer, the room is adorned with symbolic black and white stripes showcasing the South African football club’s proud heritage and success over the years.

Guests are welcomed with a mural featuring some of the most legendary players to have graced the fields and hearts of many in the club’s history. And, along with the usual amenities, the room also features football memorabilia.

“I was intentional about creating a space that is impactful and inspiring, evoking emotions that delivers a memory in one’s mind while experiencing a space. The mural is one of my favourite elements of the room – it really captures the rich history of the Buccaneers and Soweto in an amazing way,” said Latoyah Mei. “It is really important to me that with each stay, supporters can appreciate something new when they look around the room.”

Orlando Pirates Themed Room at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch in South Africa

The themed room serves as a creative celebration of local design, following a request to qualifying South African interior designers based on their experience and expertise, to partake in the Protea Hotels by Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy Orlando Pirates Room Designs.

A shortlist of four designers were invited to submit their storyboards. Ultimately, Latoyah Mei founder of Lint Design House was the successful candidate and was selected by the partnership parties, as the official interior designer of the unique Orlando Pirates themed room.

“The Orlando Pirates-themed rooms at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! By Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch offer an immersive and memorable experience that we believe will be cherished by our members and fans,” said Sean Maher, Market Vice President, South Africa, Marriott International. “Plans for more themed rooms across the country are underway and we look forward to unveiling these new experiences to our guests soon.”

Marriott signed a multi-year partnership last year to become the official accommodation partner of Orlando Pirates Football Club. The partnership offers fans opportunities to experience football in South Africa at a whole new level through unrivalled and exclusive access and events. Fans can now get 15% off standard rates when they book at participating hotels across South Africa.

“We are proud to align ourselves with Marriott Bonvoy, our accommodation partner. Orlando Pirates is a distinct and iconic brand not only in South Africa but also in the African continent and beyond. The Skull & Crossbones were a symbol of hope during the apartheid era and Orlando Pirates continues to be a beacon of hope to all our people,” said Thandi Merafe, the Club's Media Director. “We pride ourselves in aligning with brands who have a shared vision and aspiration to deliver excellence to our people. Our fans are the lifeblood of our club, and we're excited to offer them an experience that truly embodies the spirit and history in the home city of Orlando Pirates.”

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