Location
This hotel enjoys an amazing location in the heart of the city on the border of the Bo-Kaap district, near the Bo-Kaap Museum. It is close to all major transport links and within easy walking distance of world-class shops and markets. The city centre is 1 km and it is also just 1 km to restaurants (Long Street), bars, nightspots and Cape Town station. The V&A Waterfront is 1.5 km, V&A Waterfront shops are 2 km, Signal Hill is 4.5 km and the Table Mountain Cableway is 5 km. It is 7 km to the sea, the beach and Camps Bay. This signature location makes it perfect for business trips or just pure pleasure. It lies just 20 minutes' drive from Cape Town International Airport.
Facilities
Units include 137 rooms, including 7 junior suites, 8 suites, 81 single rooms and 39 double rooms, located in a 137-storey main building and an 8-storey auxiliary building. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a cloakroom, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to surf the internet and catch up on email. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities and a lift. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for a fee. Other services include medical assistance, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a hotel shuttle bus.
Rooms
Rooms feature a kitchen and a bathroom, and air conditioning ensures just the right temperature. Some rooms have a balcony, which gives guests additional space for rest and relaxation. Rooms include a king-size bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. Equipped with a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi, the rooms provide many ways for guests to stay connected and entertained. Guests will also find slippers in their rooms. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 129 non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
Guests can go for an energising swim at the freshwater pool complex (in part heated). Comfortable sun loungers are available on the terrace. A variety of refreshing drinks await guests at the pool bar. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include a gym, callisthenics, a sauna and a steam bath or, for a fee, a beauty salon. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities.
Meals
Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. Bed and breakfast can be booked. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.