Pirates x Marriot Launch New Product Offering

Orlando Pirates and Marriot Bonvoy have launched a Pirates-themed room as part of their exciting new partnership.

Located at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch, the themed rooms offer an immersive experience for football enthusiasts and die-hard fans of the club.

Designed by renowned local interior designer, Latoyah Mei, the Orlando Pirates-themed room features the iconic black and white stripes that symbolize the club’s success and heritage over the years.

Elegance permeates the room with sleek furniture featuring black metal accents, harmonizing with the Orlando Pirates colours. Warm woods, ambient lighting, and contemporary monochromatic prints add a touch of luxury.

The room also includes a mural of legendary players and football memorabilia that evoke a sense of nostalgia and pride among fans.

Innovation shines through as the room includes stadium lighting into the room’s flooring and repurposes the Vilakazi street tower signage as a functional bag and coat holder.

Memorabilia is thoughtfully displayed, showcasing the Orlando Pirates’ colours and design. The space combines a commercial aesthetic with contemporary luxury, utilizing textures and colours to create an exceptional experience.

Mei’s goal was to create a space that is both contemporary and minimalist, with natural elements that enhance the overall aesthetic.

“The Orlando Pirates-themed rooms offer an immersive and memorable experience that we believe will be cherished by our members and fans,” commented Sean Maher, Market Vice President, South Africa, Marriott International.

“Plans for more themed rooms across the country are underway and we look forward to unveiling these new experiences to our guests soon,” Maher added.

“We are proud to align ourselves with Marriott Bonvoy, our accommodation partner. Orlando Pirates is a distinct and iconic brand not only in South Africa but also in the African continent and beyond.

“The Skull & Crossbones were a symbol of hope during the apartheid era and Orlando Pirates continues to be a beacon of hope to all our people,” said Thandi Merafe, the Club’s Media Director.

Pirates captain Innocent Maela admit the room evoked a special feeling when they walked into it for the first time.

“Look it’s very important to know this partnership is the first of it’s kind and also for us, players, for me, personally there was a special feeling about the room as soon as I walked in, I felt the emotions seeing the faces of our legends, it was inspiring as a current player,” Maela said at the Marriot Bonvoy launch.

“When you walk into the room you see the players who’ve played for this club, those who have contributed, you look at those images and you tell yourself anything is possible. The feeling in the room is special, very emotional and the designs are nice. Im sure our supporters are looking forward to taking this journey with us.”