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Kensington PlacevsThe Westin Cape Town
Both Kensington Place and The Westin Cape Town are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Kensington Place scores significantly better than The Westin Cape Town. Kensington Place ranks #7 in Cape Town with praise from 9 reviews such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
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 Westin Cape Town Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Time Out Star Service Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Gayot Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Lower Long Street, Convention Square, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "At this sleek, contemporary, business-focused hotel connected to the Cape Town International Convention Centre CTICC, the corporate feel is softened by warmer colours in the rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Sleek tower on the V&A Waterfront, with a well-appointed spa." Full review
DK Eyewitness "State-of-the-art technology and uncompromising luxury permeate the guest’s experience at this architectural landmark."
Time Out "Ideally situated a hop and a skip from the Waterfront and adjacent to the always-busy CTICC, this statement hotel has even more to say since its recent image and name overhaul." Full review
Star Service "Within walking distance of both the downtown area and the V&A Waterfront, this sleek hotel is a favorite of Americans and business travelers in Cape Town." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler87.1
""Right in the heart of harbor activity," this metal and glass tower next to the International Convention Centre has modern rooms done in colors inspired by the wine country." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The location means easy access to both downtown and the waterfront tourist hub, and it's particularly convenient for conference attendees." Full review
Gayot "This corporate-oriented Westin overlooks the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain."
Fodor's "The super-sophisticated e-butler service in the foyer is enough to get excited about—and that's before you've even set foot in the rooms." Full review
Afar Magazine "I am obsessed with the views at the Westin Cape Town's Heavenly Spa." Full review
