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Hilton DurbanvsEssenwood House
Both properties are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Essenwood House ranks slightly higher than Hilton Durban. Essenwood House comes in at #12 in Durban with approval from 3 publications like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Insight Guides.
Hilton Durban
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
12 - 14 Walnut Road, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"This massive luxury hotel adjacent to the International Convention Centre is relatively close...to the city center and beachfront and is favored by businesspeople and conference-goers." Full review
"Glitzy and chic, this modern behemoth offers a predictable hotel experience and attracts mainly business travellers. Ask about the specials." Full review
Essenwood House
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
630 Stephen Dlamini Road, Berea, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $42/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
"This colonial-era homestead, set in large gardens overlooking the city centre and ocean, offers personalised service and a high standard of accommodation in its six en-suite rooms."
"This neat, converted colonial mansion overlooks a lush palm-tree-filled garden and has rooms that are smart, spacious and airy, with luxurious touches." Full review
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There’s no breakfast menu: what you ask for you get (along with the newspaper).
"This grand house with a sumptuous garden has seven large, comfortable rooms (the upstairs ones have sea views), an attractive pool and a good-natured, somewhat eccentric, host."