The Cellars-HohenortvsKensington Place
Both Kensington Place and The Cellars-Hohenort are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, The Cellars-Hohenort ranks marginally better than Kensington Place. The Cellars-Hohenort comes in at 83 with approval from 5 reviews including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Time Out.
The Cellars-Hohenort
93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia 7848, South Africa
From $232/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"An oasis of sorts, it's perfect if you're interested in a mountain retreat." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Home to the famous restaurant of the same name, this five-star hotel is a luxury country-living experience in close proximity to everything that Cape Town has to offer."
Time Out
"For a sophisticated stay in pristine semi-rural surroundings, this Constantia hotel set in a historic manor house is ideal." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This gorgeous country hotel is only 20 minutes from the city centre, yet the sprawling gardens and birdsong soundtrack will have you feeling as if you’ve escaped to a rural idyll – and you have." Full review
Fodor's
"With acres of gardens and spectacular views across the Constantia Valley, this idyllic getaway makes the world beyond disappear." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Just a few minutes outside the bustle of downtown Cape Town but a world away, the suburb of Constantia is home to the oldest wine region in the Southern Hemisphere. As is typically the..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This is a sophisticated country house hotel in Constantia set in 10 acres of gardens." 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