The Winchester, previously known as The Winchester Mansions, has appointed Newmark Hotels to refurbish, relaunch and manage the hotel, which is located on Cape Town’s Sea Point promenade.

The refurbishment will retain the details of The Winchester’s interior architecture, adding modern furnishings, colour palettes and styling.

A black and white colour scheme features throughout the main areas and in the new bathrooms. In addition, the front-facing rooms have been reconfigured to create new sea-facing suites, as well as a luxury suite.

“The current renovation of The Winchester sees the hotel being reinvented with a more contemporary look and feel, while still paying respect to the proud history of the building,” explains Neil Markovitz, CEO of Newmark Hotels, Reserves, Lodges and Residences.

“The makeover of The Winchester commenced with a functional upgrade of the hotel’s entire plumbing system, with all the bathrooms throughout the building being completely rebuilt, as well as an exciting renewal of all the common areas and reception rooms, and a revitalisation of the magnificent and iconic courtyard with its beautiful foliage,” adds Markovitz.

The Winchester will relaunch under the new management on October 1.