The World of Hospitality Issue 29 2018 | Page 6

6 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY FAIRMONT ROYAL PAVILION At Fairmont Royal Pavilion in Barbados, Change is Good! Hotel Newly refurbished hotel set to welcome children all year round and launch new room categories and enhanced guest services. As we brace ourselves for the colder months, this year why not avoid the inevitable onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder by spending the Christmas holidays in Barbados with Fairmont Royal Pavilion. This winter, as the newly refurbished luxury hotel prepares to introduce some key changes, such as welcoming children all year-round and launching new room category upgrades with enhanced guest services, why not change the way you holiday too? Swap your waterproof for your wet suit, switch your mulled wine for a Mojito, and warm yourself up on a sun lounger instead of by the fire…because sometimes, everybody needs a change! Having recently completed a multi-million- pound refurbishment in November 2017 to the hotel’s lobby and 72 guest rooms and suites, come this December, Fairmont Royal Pavilion will be inviting families to spend time together in paradise, as the property becomes a child-friendly destination all year round. Guests 12 years and under will qualify for a complimentary stay when sharing with parents. The hotel is also excited to offer new room categories and enhanced guest experiences such as a private butler service, fast track airport queues, and a weekly complimentary afternoon tea offering, as part of the recent room upgrades and renovations. From 18th December, the hotel’s Oceanfront Deluxe Rooms will be divided into two categories, creating the Luxury Oceanfront Rooms on the second floor and the Signature Oceanfront Rooms on the third floor. The 24 Beachfront Junior Suites will be changed to Beachfront Suites; meanwhile the one- bedroom Signature Sea View Room will become Villa Junior Suite; the Villa 2 Bedroom Suite will change to the Villa-Two Bedroom Suite; and finally, the Three Bedroom Sea View Villa will become the Three Bedroom Villa. Each room, suite and villa has been decorated with soothing neutral and taupe colours, inspired by the hotel’s beachfront seascape, and complemented with handcrafted woodwork and subtle local artwork. Many of the rooms now offer adjoining doors if needed, creating more space and privacy for those travelling with little ones. Each room benefits from unobstructed sea views, a real USP which makes this hotel an oasis of pure tranquillity. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort so you are never a moment away from that next Instagram post! For the intrepid traveller, there is space for parking should you choose to rent a car during your holiday to explore the island independently.