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Kensington PlacevsEllerman House
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ellerman House is preferred by most writers compared to Kensington Place. Ellerman House is ranked #5 in Cape Town with approval from 12 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
Kensington Place
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
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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
i
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
Ellerman House Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Time Out Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Hideaway Report
Gayot Fodor's Show All Reviews
180 Kloof Road, Cape Town, Bantry Bay 8005, South Africa
From $8,683/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Imagine you’ve been invited to stay with an immensely rich, art-collecting Capetonian friend." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A historical landmark on the granite outcrops of Bantry Bay, this classic turn-of-the-century mansion is recognized as one of the top boutique hotels in the world."
Time Out "Rub shoulders with the international jet set society at this outstanding Relais & Chateaux property that's blessed with gorgeous views and dressed to kill in layers of antiques." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This adults-only (14 and up) Relais & Chateaux property houses a fabulous private modern art collection in elegantly furnished rooms and airy public spaces." Full review
Afar Magazine "With bold artwork inside and magnificent ocean views outside, guests are never quite sure where to direct their gaze when they arrive at Ellerman House." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"With a jaw-dropping cliffside location above Bantry Bay, this luxury Cape Town hotel offers low-key glamour, splendid isolation and spectacular sea views." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Visit the new contemporary gallery at Cape Town's Ellerman House, built into the bluff below the hotel's swimming pool." Full review
Hideaway Report97.0
"Distinguished and luxurious mansion-style oasis overlooking the sea in prestigious Bantry Bay." Full review
Gayot "This lavish, historic, former private home boasts stunning views over Bantry Bay to the Atlantic Ocean."
Fodor's "Without a doubt, this is one of the finest (and most exclusive) hotels in South Africa." Full review
i
In the kitchen chefs prepare whatever guests request, and all drinks except wines and champagne are included in the rates.
