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Kensington Place vs Ashanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers
Both Kensington Place and Ashanti Lodge Gardens are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Kensington Place is the choice of most reviewers compared to Ashanti Lodge Gardens. Kensington Place is ranked #6 in Cape Town with approval from 9 reviews including Frommer's, Mr & Mrs Smith and Lonely Planet.
Kensington Place
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
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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."
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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
Top Choice
"High up the mountain, this exclusive, chic property offers eight spacious and tastefully decorated rooms, all with balconies and beautifully tiled bathrooms."
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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?"
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Star Service
"This hotel battles for attention with Table Mountain, and hotel guests hardly know where to look once they arrive."
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Ashanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers
Rough Guide
Time Out
Lonely Planet
11 Hof Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $18 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Rough Guide
"This massive, two-storey Victorian mansion has marbling and ethnic decor, soaring ceilings, a nicely kept front garden, and a swimming pool with sun terrace."
Time Out
"Ashanti Lodge is renowned 'party central' for twentysomething visitors to the city. The great rates, extensive facilities...and always-buzzing atmosphere ensure its popularity."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This is one of Cape Town’s slickest operations, with much of the action focused on its lively bar and deck which overlooks Table Mountain."
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