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Victoria & Alfred HotelvsTaj Cape Town
Victoria & Alfred Hotel and Taj Cape Town are both endorsed by professionals. On balance, Taj Cape Town scores slightly better than Victoria & Alfred Hotel. Taj Cape Town ranks #8 in Cape Town with praise from 9 sources including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Star Service.
Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Frommer's
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Fodor's
The Telegraph
The Waterfront Pierhead, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This was the Waterfront's first hotel, and it remains the most centrally located choice." Full review
Jetsetter "Converted warehouse turned stately hotel with a waterfront setting and Table Mountain backdrop." Full review
Lonely Planet "The chic loft rooms, with whitewashed brick and the exposed girders of the old warehouse, are the ones to opt for here." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Steeped in the pioneering spirit of colonial Cape Town, this distinguished hotel is set on the city’s thriving harbor." Full review
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Don’t miss a dockside dinner at the hotel’s open-air restaurant, OYO, for smoked trout, crayfish, and steamed mussels served with a view of Table Mountain.
DK Eyewitness "The Victoria & Alfred is the original waterfront hotel, offering spacious rooms with expansive panoramas of the mountain or the basin."
Star Service "It is an ideal choice for individual travelers or those who want to stroll the area without safety concerns. The majority of guests are tourists who want a mix of shopping, dining and nightlife." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "In a "magnificent location" on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, this "meticulously run landmark" overlooks the harbor and fronts Table Mountain." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Its bustling quayside location is a pleasant setting... modern rooms have either water views or look out at the iconic outline of Table Mountain." Full review
Fodor's "This upscale hotel in a converted warehouse is smack in the middle of the Waterfront and surrounded by shops, bars, and restaurants." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This good-value four-star was the first hotel to open in the V&A Waterfront." Full review
Taj Cape Town Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler Star Service
Gayot Jetsetter The Telegraph Travel + Leisure Fodor's Oyster
Wale Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $96/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"India’s luxury hotel group has breathed brilliant new life into the old Board of Executors building on the corner of Wale and Adderley." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Located in the historic city center on the pedestrian St. George’s Mall, this architecturally striking hotel is ideally suited to travelers wanting to tap into Cape Town’s cosmopolitan culture." Full review
Star Service "Located near St. George's Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament, the Taj Cape Town is one of the most luxurious hotels in town." Full review
Gayot "This 177-room landmark property offers the signature hospitality and luxury accommodation expected from this upscale chain."
Jetsetter "Elegant sleep in the heart of Cape Town, with myriad dining options, a champagne bar and a splurge-worthy spa." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"By far the most luxurious hotel in the city centre...old-money-beats-nouveau-riche atmosphere, sumptuous décor, three restaurants and indoor pool." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The whole of Cape Town is clamoring for a table at Bombay Brasserie, and the bang-on central location... make it the luxe business hotel to book." Full review
Fodor's "The Taj sits in the grand former headquarters of the South African Reserve Bank and provides the professional and luxurious hospitality that one would expect from this brand." Full review
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Rooms are divided into colonial or modern decor, so be sure to state your preference if you have one.
OysterLuxury
"The centrally located, 176-room Taj Cape Town is a luxurious property occupying two refurbished historic buildings and a contemporary tower." Full review
