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Kensington Placevs2Inn1 Kensington
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Kensington Place ranks significantly better than 2Inn1 Kensington. Kensington Place is ranked #7 in Cape Town with praise from 9 reviewers including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Kensington Place
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
38 Kensington Crescent, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $311/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This award-winning boutique hotel has beautiful views of the city, harbor, and mountain, and you feel surrounded by greenery." Full review
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The best rooms on the second floor have balconies overlooking the city -- ask for nos. 1, 2, or 3.
Lonely Planet "High up the mountain, this exclusive, chic property offers eight spacious and tastefully decorated rooms, all with balconies and beautifully tiled bathrooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Setting a high benchmark for intimate boutique hotels, Kensington focuses on sexy contemporary stylings with unobtrusive yet attentive service."
Time Out "Frequently raved about in glam international mags, this urbane establishment puts its guests' comfort above all else - why else would breakfast be served all day?" Full review
Star Service "This hotel battles for attention with Table Mountain, and hotel guests hardly know where to look once they arrive." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Classy yet comfortable womb-like rooms you’ll hardly ever want to leave; excellent service; small but sexy public spaces; and a great Higgovale location, overlooking the city and harbour." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Higgovale is a posh residential neighborhood unfurling down the slopes of Table Mountain, and the slick eight-suite Kensington Place is its best address." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "A stroll from the heart of Cape Town, Kensington Place hotel is the city’s original boutique retreat, located on the slopes of Table Mountain." Full review
Fodor's "The staff is helpful and accommodating and will arrange everything from dinner reservations to daily excursions." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "In this Higgovale location with five-star service and designer interiors, you can’t go wrong." Full review
2Inn1 Kensington Time Out
Oyster The Telegraph
21 Kensington Crescent, Oranjezicht / Gardens, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
Time Out "City-centric style seekers will love this perfectly placed boutique guesthouse situated just below Table Mountain and an easy stroll away from the city's must-do shops, bars and restaurants." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 2inn1 Kensington is a small, upscale boutique hotel a short taxi ride from the center of Cape Town." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A boutique hotel experience at a bargain price in a quiet yet central location, with well-equipped rooms, a great pool area, wonderful breakfasts, professional concierge service, 24/7 reception." Full review
