In the tradition of the original Quarters (on Florida) Hotel which was restored to its Victorian splendour, Quarters on Avondale, located in Durban, South Africa, offers quiet luxury in an 'Edwardian' setting. The original Edwardian era home has been beautifully restored to its former glory to mirror the original architecture.

As with Quarters on Florida, Quarters on Avondale has an all female management team who are committed to making your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as you would expect from any centrally located Quarters Hotel, whether you are staying for business or pleasure.

At Quarters on Avondale, the main building, a double storey, comprises a reception area, a guest lounge and 10 en-suite bedrooms on the two floors. The newly built annex is a single storey set a few metres from the main building and joined by covered walkways. The annex has 7 en-suite bedrooms. All the bedrooms are beautifully furnished with period furniture imported from France and colourfully decorated with quality soft finishings.

The gardens, whilst still in their infancy, are planted with a multitude of different herb, spice and scented plants, bushes and trees. As the garden establishes itself, visitors to Quarters on Avondale will be greeted by the many intriguing aroma's of this unique garden.

Quarters on Avondale offers the following luxury accommodation:

• 11 x Double Rooms
• 6 x Twin Rooms.

Room features include:

• Satellite television with remote control
• Hairdryers
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Air conditioning (individually controlled)
• Hotel stationery
• Luggage rack
• Bath & shower, some rooms have a separate bath and shower
• Bathroom consumables
• Direct dial telephones
• Safes
• Private patios - not all rooms.

Other hotel facilities and services for guests include:

• 24 hour Security
• Private dining functions at Jam
• In room dining from Jam
• Cocktail bar at Jam
• Currency exchange facilities
• Major credit cards accepted
• On-site free car parking for 22 vehicles
• Fax and Photocopying Services
• Babysitting services - available on request
• Basic toiletries and medical supplies are available on request
• Porter service and luggage storage facilities
• Laundry service
• Internet and e-mail facilities.

"JAM" restaurant on the Quarters property serves breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sundays. The restaurant is also available for private functions, weddings and corporate product launches if the whole restaurant and terrace is reserved.

Breakfasts are a grand affair with a choice of continental including home baked breads, cereals, muesli, cheeses, cold meats or hot fare from a comprehensive menu with eggs "just as you like them". The eggs bennedict are to die for.

Lunch offers a choice of light healthy meals.

The restaurant caters for vegetarians and vegans and can, by prior arrangement, cater for Halaal and Kosher meals.

The covered terrace is conducive to business meetings as well as a social morning with friends. Cocktails are served from 16h30 in the trendy cocktail bar that boasts gorgeous fushia pink bar stools!

Africa's bewitching seaside playground in the sun, Durban has from its earliest days possessed a special charm, a certain mystique that adds 'something extra' to the meeting of the warm Indian Ocean, radiant golden sands and lush sub-tropical greenery. Durban offers the broadest possible spectrum of unforgettable experiences, with the cultural wonders of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, the long and tranquil beaches of The South and up-market ambience of the historic and culturally-rich Sugar Coast.

Durban is where the proud Zulu nation meets East and West, a wealth of influences to entertain and enthral with traditional warrior dancers, mystic fire-walkers and colonial heritage. Sample the unique vibrancy of township life, the finest curries outside India and a calendar filled with thrilling, spectacular events.

We're sports-crazy and equipped for it, hosting countless international contests at our magnificent venues - including the beach. While estate golf inland features high on the list of courses that abound, you can also tee off alongside the ocean or pause on the green as horses thunder by on race day. Durban hosts two of our country's premier horse-racing draw-cards, but should you not fancy their odds, there are always the slot-machines and gaming tables of our casinos. For a more relaxing experience, spend the day strolling through Durban's oldest natural attraction - the Botanic Gardens, renowned for the finest collection of botanic species anywhere in Africa - or visit Mitchell Park, a large and tree-filled menagerie that boasts a magnificent aviary complex and colony of tortoise that certainly appear to be as old as Durban itself.

Sophisticated and cosmopolitan, Durban after dark is abuzz with elegant lounges, funky taverns and cozy inns, distinctive local theatre and live music, trendy clubs, pubs and discos. Rave 'till dawn and catch sunrise over the vast Indian Ocean horizon - this is night-life in a modern, authentic African metropolis.

Quarters on Avondale is situated at the corner of Sindile Thusi (formerly Argyle) and Avondale Roads, in the leafy suburb of Morningside, a stone's throw from Durban's "Dining District" of Florida Road. Jam Restaurant, the on-site restaurant, is the latest addition to the Morningside trendy restaurant set. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in this plush dining venue. Cocktails are available in the beautifully decorated bar and covered terrace area.

If your preference be French Cuisine, Taiwanese, sumptuous steaks or Indian Curry, a restaurant to satisfy your taste can be found within easy walking distance of Quarters on Avondale.

The beaches of Durban's famed Golden Mile are but a short drive away as are the sporting facilities of Kings Park which include the brand new Moses Madiba Stadium, Kings Park Swimming Complex, an Archery Club, Cycling Track, a Virgin Active Health Club and the Windsor Park Municipal Golf Course with a full 18-hole Golf layout as well as a fun Mashie course. The famed Durban Country Club lies between the Kings Park facilities and the northern beaches. There is also uShaka Marine World and Gateway Theatre of Shopping.

FOR CONFERENCE DELEGATES attending conferences at Durban's International Convention Centre (ICC), Quarters is ideally situated less than 5 minutes' drive away.

Whilst Quarters on Avondale has no conference facilities, Quarters on Florida is a short walking distance away and has excellent facilities for 22 delegates. Delegates can be accommodated at either of the Quarters properties or both if required

Accommodation includes a superb choice of breakfast fare both hot and continental at Jam restaurant daily.