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Kensington Place vs Cape Town Hollow
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Kensington Place scores significantly higher than Cape Town Hollow. Kensington Place comes in at 86 with approval from 9 publications like Travel + Leisure, Star Service and Frommer's.
Kensington Place
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
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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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i
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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Cape Town Hollow
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Lonely Planet
88 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $59 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"Situated in Cape Town’s old centre, overlooking the Dutch East India Company Gardens, this four-star boutique hotel offers tasteful modern furnishings and a relaxing wellness centre."
i
For excellent views of Table Mountain, request a room on the fifth floor or above, facing the gardens.
Rough Guide
"A multistorey hotel with a/c rooms, cable TV, baths and showers. An easy and pleasant 2min walk via the Company Gardens from the South African Museum and National Gallery."
Star Service
"This city hotel has earned distinction thanks to its small room count, customer-focused attitude and amenity-rich accommodations."
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i
Unfortunately, management is often preoccupied, which leaves special requests to fall by the wayside.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This good-value midrange hotel has pleasant rooms and decent facilities, including a minuscule pool, wellness centre, business centre and restaurant with leafy aspect."
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