The Suites on Rovos Rail
The Deluxe Suites on Rovos Rail
The Deluxe Suites on Rovos Rail are approx 11 sq metres or 118 sq feet and accommodate two guests in either twin or double beds. Each has a lounge area as well as the en-suite bathroom with shower. The suite in its old fashioned understatedness still carries the modern conveniences and creature comforts we are all so use to. The bathrooms are fitted with original fittings and include hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs. The deluxe suites allow guests to relax and journey in privacy, comfort and luxury. Each suite has a writing surface and safe where valuables can be stored for the duration of the trip. A bar fridge stocked with a range of beverages is also available as is 24 hr room service.
The Royal Suites on Rovos Rail
The Royal Suites on Rovos Rail spread over half a carriage each, and as such are truely spacious and elegant. It affords guests approx. 16 sq metres of space. A private lounge area is standard and of course a full ensuite bathroom cmplete with an old Victorian style bath and shower. As with the deluxe suite, the royal suites recall the old Edwardian times in the furnishings & finishes. Guests stayinmg in these air-conditioned suites have the option of side by side twin beds or a spacious double bed. The bathroom, bar fridge, safe and writing surface area are present as with the deluxe suites, as is of course the 24 hr room service.
The Dining Car and Observation Balcony on Rovos Rail
The authentic dining cars that are drawn by the Classic and Edwardian trains, date back to pre 1940. The dining cars are characterized by ornate wooden pillars and arches, white table cloths, crystal glass and fine crockery and five star cuisine. Rovos Rail has a number of these cars in the fleet, somehaving been recovered from scrapyards and painstakingly restored to its former glory.
The Observation Cars present in each Rovos Rail journey are converted A-28 dining cars that were originally built to drawings from Mr W Day. After enlarging the rear windows and adding the open-air balconies, this car on Rovos Rail now offers the real 1920’s experience of railway travel.
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