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.”
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.”
