Imperial Hotel By Misty Blue Hotels, Pietermaritzburg ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

224 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, Za, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 3200

The aha Imperial Hotel is a century-old establishment located in the heart of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. It serves as a key destination for both business and leisure travelers, offering modern amenities in a historic setting. Guests can explore local attractions, including the Tatham Art Gallery and the statue of Gandhi, all within walking distance.

Location

Situated 6 miles from Pietermaritzburg, the hotel is conveniently located near key attractions such as the National Botanical Gardens and Msunduzi Museum. Guests can easily access local events like the Duzi canoeing event and the Comrades Marathon. Transportation options include a roundtrip airport shuttle, enhancing accessibility.

Rooms

The hotel features modern rooms with individually regulated air conditioning and heating. Each accommodation is equipped with amenities such as coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen TV, and a safety deposit box. The private bathrooms provide complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, ensuring comfort for every guest.

Eat & Drink

The Garden Restaurant offers a buffet breakfast and an à la carte menu featuring international dishes. Guests can relax at the onsite bar/lounge, which serves refreshing pre-dinner drinks. The spacious dining settings allow for a pleasant dining experience, suitable for both casual and formal occasions.

Leisure & Business

The hotel boasts eight state-of-the-art conference venues for business events, equipped with essential facilities. For leisure activities, guests can enjoy tennis and golf nearby, as well as numerous outdoor pursuits like hiking and biking. Additional conveniences include a rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk service.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

King Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Executive King Suite

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

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Family Room

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

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Getting around

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City Center

Pietermaritzburg1700 ft

Airports

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) 4.0 mi

King Shaka International (DUR) 65.4 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Relaxing Retreat!

The spa services I enjoyed were rejuvenating, especially the hot stone massage that melted my stress away.view full review

Spotless Room!

The room was impeccably clean and well-maintained, making it a welcoming space to relax after a long day.view full review

Comfy Beds!

The beds were incredibly comfortable, providing a great night’s sleep with soft linens and plush pillows.view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

The breakfast buffet was delightful, featuring a variety of fresh fruits and made-to-order omelets.view full review

Awesome Shower!

The rainfall shower had excellent pressure, providing an invigorating experience that left me refreshed.view full review

Great Pool!

The pool temperature was perfect, allowing for a relaxing swim any time of day.view full review

Ideal Meeting Space!

The meeting room was well-equipped with state-of-the-art technology, making presentations seamless and effective.view full review

Well-equipped Kitchen!

The kitchen area had all the necessary appliances and utensils, making it easy to whip up meals.view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking lot
Safe deposit box

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Children

Cribs

Room features

Sitting area
Dressing area
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

224 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, Za, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 3200

Map view

224 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, Za, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 3200

City landmarks

Museums

KwaZulu-Natal Museum

2200 ft

Casinos

Golden Horse Casino

1.3 mi

Ndumo Game Reserve

2100 ft

Giants Castle Game Reserve

2100 ft

18 Connaught Road Scottsville

Comrades Marathon House

1.4 mi

Maloti Drakensberg Park

2100 ft

Emlembe Mountain

2100 ft

350 Church St

Church of the Vow

2200 ft

11 Pine Street

Macrorie House Museum

5200 ft

239 Boom Street

Rosehurst Garden

3800 ft

Parks

Alexandra Park

1.5 mi

37 Willowton Rd

Butterflies For Africa

1.7 mi

Lion Park Road

African Bird of Prey Sanctuary

1.4 mi

189 Masukwana St

Habibia Soofie Mosque

1.1 mi

Parks

Wylie Park

1.7 mi

National Park

KZN National Botanical Garden

2.0 mi

Garden

KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden

2.0 mi

New England Road

Maritzburg Golf Club

1.8 mi

127 Epworth Rd

Pietermaritzburg Italian P.O.W. Church

2.9 mi

Nearby

Museums

Msunduzi Museum

1700 ft

Gallery

Tatham Art Gallery

1500 ft

Pietermaritzburg 3201

Pietermaritzburg Worlds View

400 ft

Albert Falls Game Reserve

900 ft

Queen Elizabeth Park

900 ft

Chief Albert Luthuli Street

Pietermaritzburg City Hall

1100 ft

Publicity House

Statue of Gandhi

1900 ft

Restaurants

Cafe Tatham

1400 ft

Chief Albert Luthuli Road

Nando's

1100 ft

280 Langalibalele Street

Nando's Church Street

1500 ft

Cnr Chief Albert Luthuli & Church St Chief Albert Luthuli

Tandoor Kitchen

3400 ft

319 Bulwer Street

The Curry Court

1100 ft

100 Chief Albert Luthuli Road

Rosehurst

2400 ft

239 Boom Street

Hlophe Butchery and Shisanyama

3400 ft

163 West Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

8.2

Location

9.6

Service

7.0

Dining

6.2

Robert

United States of America, September 2024

7.8/10

I had a generally pleasant stay at the hotel. The location is fantastic, right in the city center, and the staff were really friendly. The rooms were clean and comfortable, although I expected a bit more from the dining options. Overall, it offers good value for money, but not having free Wi-Fi was a downside for me.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean with comfortable beds and air conditioning. They definitely provided a great space to relax.

Service

9.0

I found the staff to be very friendly and attentive, which made my stay more enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The hotel is conveniently located in the city center, making it easy to explore. Parking was included, which was a bonus.

Dining

5.0

While breakfast was included, I found the options to be limited and not very exciting.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent, but they could use some upgrades.

Frank

United States of America, August 2024

8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, where the location was fantastic—right in the city center with easy access to everything. The rooms were beautifully decorated and quite comfortable, although I'd say they could be a bit more spacious for families. The service was friendly, making me feel welcome, but it did slow down during busy hours. Overall, this place offers great value for money, especially with the included breakfast, despite the minor flaws.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were beautifully decorated and very comfortable.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly and made my stay enjoyable, but the service was a bit slow at times.

Location

9.0

The hotel was located right in the city center, making it convenient to explore nearby attractions.

Dining

9.0

The breakfast included homemade Majorcan products, which was a delightful surprise.

Facilities

8.0

The amenities were decent and well-kept, enhancing my overall experience.

Scott

United States of America, July 2024

8.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location was so convenient, right in the city center, making it easy to explore. The rooms were beautiful and comfortable, perfect for a good night's sleep. However, I found the dining options a bit lacking, especially for breakfast. Overall, it was a great value for money, but the Wi-Fi service, which wasn’t complimentary, was a little disappointing.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were beautiful with comfy beds and air conditioning that worked perfectly. I felt very relaxed during my stay.

Service

9.0

The staff provided excellent customer service, always friendly and helpful.

Location

10.0

The hotel is located in the city center, which was super convenient for accessing shops and attractions.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were limited. The breakfast wasn’t included, and I found the selection a bit underwhelming.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent, but I felt they could use some more amenities for relaxation.

Arnold

United States of America, June 2024

7.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, which is located right in the city center with convenient parking included. The rooms were modern and spacious, making for a comfortable experience, but I wish the service had been a bit more attentive. The dining options were decent, but could use some variety. Overall, it was good value for money considering the amenities.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were modern and spacious, with comfy beds and air conditioning.

Service

5.0

Unfortunately, I found the customer service a bit lacking; it could definitely be improved.

Location

10.0

The hotel is perfectly situated in the city center, and having parking included was a great bonus.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was okay, but I felt the breakfast options weren't very varied.

Facilities

8.0

The amenities like the pool were nice and well-maintained.

Rex

United States of America, May 2024

6.6/10

I had a decent stay overall. The hotel is conveniently located in the city center with parking included, making it easy to get around. The rooms were spacious and equipped with air conditioning, but I found them a bit outdated. The staff could have been friendlier, and while the dining options were basic, they were adequate for my needs.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious and had air conditioning, providing a comfortable atmosphere.

Service

5.0

The staff was not very friendly, which was a bit of a letdown.

Location

9.0

The hotel is ideally located in the city center, and parking is included, which is a huge plus.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were basic American dishes, and while not fancy, they were sufficient for my stay.