L Map The Pure nightclub group's foray into fashion-plate dining is backed by none other than Nicky Hilton, and its ski-chalet design and fireside lounge successfully evade the Luxor's kitsch factor.

A cool place for SA wines and microbrews, with a jovial big-screen front bar, snooker room, music room (weekend DJs), and fireside lounge with chesterfields.

On the first floor of The 20 Grand there was a bowling alley and a fireside lounge that was used as a jazz room.

The hotel's hunt club is elegant and wood-paneled, and the fireside lounge is a place for afternoon tea.