One&Only Cape TownvsKensington Place
Kensington Place and One&Only Cape Town are both praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, One&Only Cape Town scores slightly better than Kensington Place. One&Only Cape Town ranks #4 in Cape Town with accolades from 12 reviews like Frommer's, Fodor's and Oyster.
One&Only Cape Town Show All Reviews
Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $670/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"Forty years after hotel magnate Sol Kerzner built the country's first five-star hotel, he has come home to establish Cape Town's most expensive resort." Full review
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The standard rooms are more attractive and seriously lavish, with the city's best beds and great mountain views (request a unit on the fifth floor); the rates below rise in conjunction with room size.
Time Out
"Arguably Cape Town's most glamorous hotel, the latest offering from the One & Only international hotel super-group is situated in the heart of the V&A Waterfront." Full review
Star Service
"Offering views of Table Mountain and the marina, One&Only Cape Town is one of the city's most-talked-about hotels for its expansive locale by the V&A and its plethora of fine restaurants." Full review
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These are some of the most requested rooms for views.
Gayot
"Situated within Cape Town's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, this contemporary urban resort offers two types of accommodations."
Oyster
Luxury
"The most jaw-dropping in terms of amenities and price. It has two acclaimed restaurants with celebrity buzz, Nobu and Reuben's, with the latter treating guests to a free breakfas." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Large luxury urban resort located in the Waterfront Marina, with excellent facilities and services that include a fittingly large pool, daily children’s programme, an award-winning spa, and views." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Glamorous property in the lively Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, with peerless views of Table Mountain." Full review
Fodor's
"There are audible gasps when people enter for the first time and see Table Mountain framed in splendid four-story-high glass windows of the sunken lounge and bar." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Little expense seems to have been spared creating this luxury resort." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Hands down, this is Cape Town’s most glamorous hotel." Full review
Kensington Place 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 Telegraph
9.0
"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