This month I
was invited to review the BON Hotel 64 on Gordon in Durban.
This hotel
is part of the BON Hotels group. As the name states 64 on Gordon is situated at
number 64 Gordon Road in Durban. This is quite centrally situated close to
Florida Road and also Windermere Centre. If you like walking you should easily
be able to do the walk to Moses Mabhida Stadium, Suncoast Casino and of course
Durban Beachfront. From there you can grab a People Mover to get to Ushaka
Marine World.
If you need
to get to the ICC or Musgrave Centre you can grab a Uber or get a Mynah bus
which you can catch near Windermere Centre or in Florida Road.
If you like
the night life then head on over to Florida Road which has a variety of
restaurants, clubs and entertainment. For coffee lovers Starbucks is also in
Florida Road. Just saying.
Now that you
know what is nearby I’m sure you want to know about the hotel.
The hotel
features that old world charm and you will quickly fall in love with it.
Featuring bright red steps and red doors you cannot miss it. The staff are friendly and happy to assist
with any queries.
The hotel
room we stayed in was clean and fresh. It features a comfortable double bed with
enough room for 5 people. Soft pillows, air conditioning, tea and coffee
station, bathroom with all that is needed. A refreshing shower when you need
it. The hotel room also has a work station which is great for those business
travellers. If you need a break you can always step out on to the balcony and
sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. Due to the huge amount of trees around the
hotel you can be assured of a rich supply of oxygen.
The room
also features a TV with DSTV and for tech lovers you will be happy to know that
the hotel features complementary WIFI. Just ask the receptionist for your pin.
PL8 is the
hotel restaurant and this is the place to go for some tasty food. Breakfast is
served from 6h30 – 10h30. Lunch is served from 12h00 – 16h00. Dinner is served
from 18h00 – 21h00.
The night we
stayed there I had the Sirloin Steak with chips and salad for dinner. It really
was well cooked and tasted delicious.
My partner
had the hake fillet with chips and salad. I had a bite and it melts in your
mouth. A feast for your tastebuds.
For
breakfast the next day we had a selection of their fruit salads, yoghurts,
cereal and their omelette which features a variety of fillings. We had onion,
cheese, bacon, mushroom which tasted amazing together. Compliments to the Chef
on the mushrooms they tasted great. Various fruit juices are on offer and of course bottomless coffee.
The hotel
also features a conference room which can have up to 30 people for a small
conference or meeting. They have some great specials at the moment for conferences.
The hotel
also has a loyalty programme called BONami. You get 20% off of nominal rates
and 5% off at special rates as well as up to 50% dining discounts at most of
their hotels. You also get a voucher booklet worth R16000 in free accommodation
and meal vouchers and more for a once-off payment of R600. Now that is what I
call value for money. You can sign up at reception.
Useful Info:
Address: 64
Gordon Road, Morningside, Durban.
Telephone:
+27(0)313128907 or Central Reservations: 0861 266 222
For those of
you that can’t get to Durban the Bon Hotel Group also has hotels countrywide
and even in Africa.
Rating:
Highly recommended
Review and Photography by Fred Felton | Twitter @fredfelton
