

They are also child-friendly, with stain free technology. We have used FibreGuard fabrics for scatter cushions on the bed, sofas and curtains, which are eco-friendly, recyclable and have no harmful chemicals used in their manufacture. “We changed the colour of the original carpets to a blue-green tone, but kept the same pattern. A Versace wallpaper cocoons the room in warm golden tones, setting a relaxed mood. Back then, bedrooms were not as important a focus as they are now.” The African luxury themed bedrooms are mostly bespoke, with carpets, upholstery and curtains designed especially for The Palace. “Fashion and trends have changed since the hotel opened in 1992. While the pandemic caused delays, local manufacture of new furniture items has been happening for the past year, although décor elements were retained and reimagined in line with Sun International’s sustainability goal to reduce its carbon footprint and environmental impact. “It was of paramount importance to us as a design company to ensure the longevity of this spectacular international landmark hotel.” Our job was to capture its essence - the fantasy of a lost African city, and evolve it,” said David Muirhead, partner at David Muirhead and Associates. “As The Palace of the Lost City is an iconic destination, it was essential that we kept the hotel’s integrity, and the vision of its founder, Sol Kerzner, intact, while being sensitive to the brand’s history. The design process, by interior architectural design specialists David Muirhead and Associates, began more than two years ago with the visualisation of the rooms’ new look and feel. Now, the legendary five-star hotel inside Sun City, designed by dreamers for thrill-seekers, has undergone a full décor refurbishment, of all of its 326 rooms and suites.

Since inception almost 30 years ago, The Palace of the Lost City has enthralled guests from all over the globe. The Palace of The Lost City Gets a Facelift
