Cape Town soccer fans have a new way to lead to their passion for the game as Protea Hotels, by Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy, unveil the city’s first Orlando Pirates-themed hotel room. Located at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town’s Waterfront Breakwater Lodge, this room offers an immersive stay celebrating one of South Africa’s most iconic football clubs.
The launch follows the success of a similar room at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! The partnership between Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch and Marriott Bonboy and Orlando Pirates has been expanded to Mother City.
“This launch will expand the Orlando Pirates partnership beyond Johannesburg, giving Cape Town football fans and teams a new way to immerse themselves in the club’s spirit and love for the game, enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the city, while also enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Marriott, Marriott International Coach, and Marriott International Coach.
Merger of soccer, art and local culture
The new themed room has an impressive design that blends Orlando Pirates’ signature black and white with coastal aesthetics. Highlights include signed memorabilia, including custom-designed bathrooms decorated with geometric patterns reminiscent of soccer balls, as well as frameless acrylic panels featuring Orlando Pirates players.
An outstanding feature of the room is the impressive graffiti inspired murals by Cape Town artist Murray Cowan, also known as Strange Harvest. The artwork captures the energy and spirit of the Orlando Pirates, depicting a man on the way to change the passion of his club supporters. Table Mountain rises in the background and locks the piece into Cape Town identity, while dynamic footballers represent the athleticism and ambition of the game. The black and white color scheme of Buccaneers’ signatures integrates the composition and evokes a sense of pride and belonging.
“The Orlando Pirates have always been more than a football club. It’s a passion that brings together legacy, culture and South African supporters. This themed room in Cape Town is a homage to the fans and offers a unique way to celebrate their love for the Buccaneers while experiencing world-class hospitality.
The new themed rooms reinforce Marriott Bonboy’s commitment to providing a unique local experience. Through the travel programme, members will have access to exclusive Orlando Pirates Match Day perks, travel offers and curated football experiences. Marriott Bonvoy members earn points on stays at Protea hotels by Marriott and more than 30 other brands in the Marriott portfolio, redeemed for free nights, upgrades and more.
The Orlando Pirates-themed rooms at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town’s Waterfront Breakwater Lodge are open for booking at Marriott.com.
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