There is a new breed of traveller - a discerning individual who wants accommodation that is modern, comfortable and intimate without feeling cramped, and is not steeped in expensive 5-star traditions. Quarters on Florida is a new breed of hotel designed for just such a traveller.

In Durban, the biggest coastal city in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, four gracious Victorian homes have been beautifully restored by award winning architects to create a unique hotel of immense charm and character. Inside you will find a subtle combination of modern sophistication and old-fashioned warmth reflected in everything from the decor to the welcoming attitude of our dedicated staff.

Whichever of our 23 rooms (14 Standard, 9 Superior) you decide to stay in, you will find each one well equipped. Every room is air-conditioned, has a LCD TV offering both local and satellite channels, a queen size bed, direct-dial telephone, safety deposit box and the facility to make tea and coffee. To ensure you have a peaceful night's sleep all windows are double glazed to eliminate neighbourhood noise.

From the beautifully appointed bathrooms to the home made biscuits, the luxury of Quarters is a unique experience. All of our rooms offer a choice of showers or baths, a selection of soaps, conditioners and shampoos and fresh bath sheets to wrap yourself in after a luxurious and relaxing foam bath.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON ALL ROOMS

• Tea and Coffee making facilities
• Some rooms have balconies
• All rooms have queen size beds
• Telephones in all rooms
• DSTV in all rooms
• Safety deposit boxes in all rooms
• Hair-dryers
• Wake up call facility
• Laundry service available from Monday - Sunday
• Air-conditioning all rooms
• All windows are double-glazed.

Quarters on Florida also offers:

• 24 hour Security
• 24 hour Reception services
• Currency exchange facilities
• Major credit cards accepted
• On-site free car parking
• Fax and Photocopying Services
• Babysitting services - available on request
• Basic toiletries and medical supplies are available on request.

THE BRASSERIE: Awarded Durban's best traditional restaurant by KZN Tourism, The Brasserie is a combination of simple and stylish cuisine. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast lunch and dinner and offers a wide array of delectable dishes from an ala Carte menu, all expertly and lovingly prepared.

The Brasserie offers a quiet setting for intimate lunches and dinners. Guests have a choice of dining in the conservatory style indoor restaurant, or al fresco in the adjacent quaint outdoor courtyard. Whilst the Brasserie menu is fully available for those dining at the courtyard, there is also a wide selection of light meals, scones and other treats ideal for morning and afternoon tea.

In the evening diners sit under the stars and enjoy a unique and memorable candlelit dinner. All palates can appreciate a menu that includes enjoyable dishes such as Chargrilled fillet of beef medallions on sweetcorn potato cake and roasted cherry tomatoes served with a mustard seed butter cream or Aromatic Duck simmered in a Star Anise,cinnamon and gingered infused court bouillon then oven glazed with a basting of Hoisin and soy sauces served on a vegetable broiche. The Brasserie is also an ideal venue for small corporate dinners as the entire restaurant can be booked for lunch or dinner, ensuring total privacy for corporate functions.

• Seats 45 persons
• A La Carte menu
• Al Fresco Dining
• Outside courtyard seats approximately 30 people.

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 Florida is situated at the corner of Sindile Thusi (formerly Argyle) and Florida Roads, an area often referred to as Durban's "Dining District". Whether your preference be for French Cuisine, exotic Taiwanese, sumptuous steaks or Indian Curry, a restaurant to satisfy your taste can be found within easy walking distance of Quarters on Florida.

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.

The Quarters boardroom is perfect for exclusive conferences and events. With a private anteroom and verandah and the latest electronic conference equipment, it suits both corporate groups and private individuals.

QUARTERS BOARDROOM

• Antique Boardroom table
• Seats 14 pax around the table
• Seats 25 cinema style
• Private breakfasts, lunches and dinners
• Private Launches
• Perfect for Media Launches
• Butler service for the duration of your conference
• Fresh tea and coffee breaks.

Accommodation includes a superb choice of breakfast fare both hot and continental at The Brasserie daily.