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Kensington PlacevsGarden Court Victoria Junction
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Kensington Place is the choice of most reviewers compared to Protea Hotel Cape Town Victoria Junction. Kensington Place has a TripExpert Score of 86 with positive reviews from 9 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Time Out.
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
Garden Court Victoria Junction Fodor's DK Eyewitness Time Out Star Service Lonely Planet
Somerset & Ebenezer Roads, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $61/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "With funky art-deco decor, this hotel, adjacent to the Waterfront and De Waterkant, is popular with those looking for something different."
DK Eyewitness "Half in Green Point and half inside the V&A, the Victoria Junction offers the full designer hotel experience."
Time Out "A popular bet for visiting film crews and movie industry types (they have rooms especially for your equipment and props), this hotel offers convenience, service and good facilities at doable prices." Full review
Star Service "The industrial look lends itself to a business atmosphere, and corporate guests are a regularity. But, the hotel's free shuttle to the surrounding area makes it easy for tourists to get around, too.
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Lonely Planet "Vintage suitcases hang on the lobby walls like artwork at this Protea hotel offering something edgier than usual, with industrial loft-style rooms and self-catering apartments with exposed brick walls." Full review
