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The Alphen Boutique Hotel & SpavsCape Grace Managed By Accor
Both hotels are praised by professionals. On balance, Cape Grace is the choice of most writers compared to The Alphen Boutique Hotel. Cape Grace ranks #3 in Cape Town with accolades from 14 sources like Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Alphen Drive, Constantia 7806, South Africa
From $151/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "A glitzy makeover has transformed this historic estate into a bling-tastic property with 21 suites variously dubbed ‘cool’, ‘amazing’, ‘stunning’ and ‘magic’." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Situated in Cape Town’s most exclusive and leafy suburb, at the heart of a now-defunct wine estate, the Alphen includes a hair studio and a health and beauty salon."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"A 21-suite historic property on 11-plus acres of landscaped gardens in semi-rural Constantia, the Cape’s oldest wine-growing valley." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 19 rooms have gilded mirrors, under-floor heating, impossibly soft robes, and plush seating, all the makings of a opulent but cozy retreat." Full review
Fodor's "Situated on 11 acres of gardens in leafy Constantia, this glamorous and avant-garde boutique hotel was originally an 18th-century Cape Dutch manor house and working farm." Full review
Cape Grace Managed By Accor
Frommer's
Concierge Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
West Quay Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $2,122/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "Of the larger Waterfront hotels, the Grace remains the most elegant, and it's still the first choice for visiting VIPs, though Dock House is by far the most exclusive." Full review
Concierge "The 121-room hotel has a somewhat younger clientele than its main luxury competitor, the Mount Nelson, and prides itself on extremely personalized service."
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Hotel staff try to accommodate every request, so if you're keen on wine, the resident sommelier can accompany you to the winelands.
Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels
"A movable pedestrian bascule bridge provides access from the bustling waterfront to this quiet, mansard-roofed hotel on its own private quay." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World group, the Cape Grace is the stately jewel in the crown of the Waterfront’s crop of hotels."
Rough Guide "One of South Africa’s most expensive and exclusive hotels, in a perfect location, and deserving of every accolade."
Time Out "With its recently refurbished rooms (121 in total), outstanding restaurant and dining facilities... and superb African-inspired spa, this is certainly one of the best hotels in the city." Full review
Star Service "This small boutique-style hotel is a dark terra-cotta rectangle off by itself among the docks, yet just a short walk from the action." Full review
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Room service never takes a rest, and disabled accommodations are available upon request.
Gayot "Situated on a private quay on Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, this hotel combines elegance and convenience."
OysterUpscale
"Located on the marina and a short drivefrom many of Cape Town's most popular attractions, Cape Grace is an eleganthotel with 120 rooms and suites." Full review
Afar Magazine "There’s a reason Cape Grace always tops the best hotels lists: everyone loves a classic." Full review
