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Kensington PlacevsQueen Victoria Hotel & Manor House
Kensington Place and Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Kensington Place scores significantly higher than Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House. Kensington Place is ranked #7 in Cape Town with approval from 9 reviews like Fodor's, Lonely Planet 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
Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House Condé Nast Traveler Star Service Lonely Planet
Jetsetter The Telegraph
Portswood Close, Portswood Ridge, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $160/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler "Royal and sumptuous, with purple accents and monogrammed robes. Guest rooms are decorated in a soothing palette of silver, gray, and taupe." Full review
Star Service "As if this city were not already rife with charming hotels, the Queen Victoria adds yet another viable option for those looking for a hotel near the V&A hubbub." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"One of several elegant properties at the Waterfront run by the Newmark group. Rooms are spacious." Full review
Jetsetter "Colonial crash pad with glamorous rooms and a top-notch restaurant on Cape Town's V&A Waterfront." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The best-value five-star hotel in the Waterfront, a two-minute walk from its pedestrian pleasures, yet set back on peaceful Portswood Ridge." Full review
