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Kensington PlacevsThe Table Bay
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Kensington Place scores significantly better than The Table Bay Hotel. Kensington Place has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 9 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Kensington Place
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
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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
The Table Bay Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Time Out Star Service
Oyster Condé Nast Traveler Fodor's
Table Bay Hotel, Table Bay Breakwater Blvd Quay 6, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $223/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "Rising eight stories above ships and fisheries, the Table Bay has picture-perfect harbor views and direct access to waterfront shops and restaurants." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Exuding the nautical charm of a cruise liner, the Table Bay Hotel has a heated salt-water pool, perhaps the only tropical sea water you’ll find during your stay in the Western Cape."
Time Out "Certainly one of the most elegant hotels in town, this impressive site boasts lofty classically inspired interiors and an ideal position in the Waterfront, with great views." Full review
Star Service "Adjoining a large shopping mall, next to the water in the prime tourist district, this well-regarded hotel offers plenty of style and pampering." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Popular with both business travelers and tourists, owing partially to its convenient location on Cape Town's waterfront... features include a free breakfast buffet." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler86.3
"The blue-roofed contemporary-Victorian hotel opened by Nelson Mandela is in "a great location," connected to the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre." Full review
Fodor's "The decor is sunny, with huge picture windows looking onto the mountain, marble mosaic and parquet floors, and lots of plants, including the hotel's trademark floral arrangements." Full review
