The King Edward Hotel in Central is one of Port Elizabeth’s landmark hotels and was built in 1903. It was taken over by a Dubai group a couple of years ago and is busy going through an extensive renovation process. The Grand Hotel across Western Road has also started a renovation process while the Donkin Reserve in front of the hotel is in the mids of a major upgrade as well. All of this bodes well for Port Elizabeth, and in particular the Central area. This picture was taken just after the hotel was taken over and I will post another when the renovation is done.
Such a gorgeous building – glad to hear that's it's being revamped! Gena DThinking aloud
Great architecture. Nice to hear it's being renovated. Maybe I can stay there next time I visit.
An incredible amount of history and tradition are contained within. I remember when, as a non-art lover, I used to actually look at the paintings and art on the walls. There is so much character to the building – hope it retains some of its character even with new owners.
It's a stately old hotel. Glad someone will rejuvenate it.
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