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The Cape RoyalevsOne&Only Cape Town
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, One&Only Cape Town ranks significantly better than The Cape Royale. One&Only Cape Town comes in at 88 with endorsements from 12 reviewers such as Fodor's, Star Service and Gayot.
The Cape Royale
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Fodor's Afar Magazine
47 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town Central 8051, South Africa
From $192/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Smack-dab at the heart of the newly rejuvenated Stadium precinct, this hotel is a good alternative to the Waterfront's Cape Grace." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The property feels more European than Cape Georgian, with dark wood and Belle Époque-era statues in the lobby." Full review
Time Out "Opt for inner-city chic at swanky serviced apartments, complete with all the expected five-star luxuries and facilities, at Cape Royale Luxury Hotel & Residence." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Cape Royale has all the hallmarks of a luxury experience." Full review
Afar Magazine "There’s a touch of Old World glamour to the Cape Royale—the imposing facade, the dramatic lobby, the bellmen in top hats." Full review
Fodor's "The Cape Royale offers spacious apartment-style accommodations that make a great base for longer-term travelers. " Full review
Afar Magazine "“I send visitors to the Cape Royale," says resident Rashiq Fataar." Full review
One&Only Cape Town Frommer's Time Out
Star Service
Gayot Oyster
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report Fodor's
Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $670/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "Forty years after hotel magnate Sol Kerzner built the country's first five-star hotel, he has come home to establish Cape Town's most expensive resort." Full review
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The standard rooms are more attractive and seriously lavish, with the city's best beds and great mountain views (request a unit on the fifth floor); the rates below rise in conjunction with room size.
Time Out "Arguably Cape Town's most glamorous hotel, the latest offering from the One & Only international hotel super-group is situated in the heart of the V&A Waterfront." Full review
Star Service "Offering views of Table Mountain and the marina, One&Only Cape Town is one of the city's most-talked-about hotels for its expansive locale by the V&A and its plethora of fine restaurants." Full review
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These are some of the most requested rooms for views.
Gayot "Situated within Cape Town's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, this contemporary urban resort offers two types of accommodations."
OysterLuxury
"The most jaw-dropping in terms of amenities and price. It has two acclaimed restaurants with celebrity buzz, Nobu and Reuben's, with the latter treating guests to a free breakfas." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Large luxury urban resort located in the Waterfront Marina, with excellent facilities and services that include a fittingly large pool, daily children’s programme, an award-winning spa, and views." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Glamorous property in the lively Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, with peerless views of Table Mountain." Full review
Fodor's "There are audible gasps when people enter for the first time and see Table Mountain framed in splendid four-story-high glass windows of the sunken lounge and bar." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Little expense seems to have been spared creating this luxury resort." Full review
Afar Magazine "Hands down, this is Cape Town’s most glamorous hotel." Full review
