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Ellerman House vs Hippo Boutique Hotel
Hippo Boutique Hotel and Ellerman House are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ellerman House scores significantly better than Hippo Boutique Hotel. Ellerman House ranks #7 in Cape Town with accolades from 11 publications including DK Eyewitness, Gayot and Time Out.
Ellerman House
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
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180 Kloof Road, Cape Town, Bantry Bay 8005, South Africa
From $8,683 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Imagine you’ve been invited to stay with an immensely rich, art-collecting Capetonian friend."
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DK Eyewitness
"A historical landmark on the granite outcrops of Bantry Bay, this classic turn-of-the-century mansion is recognized as one of the top boutique hotels in the world."
Time Out
"Rub shoulders with the international jet set society at this outstanding Relais & Chateaux property that's blessed with gorgeous views and dressed to kill in layers of antiques."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This adults-only (14 and up) Relais & Chateaux property houses a fabulous private modern art collection in elegantly furnished rooms and airy public spaces."
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Afar Magazine
"With bold artwork inside and magnificent ocean views outside, guests are never quite sure where to direct their gaze when they arrive at Ellerman House."
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Hippo Boutique Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
5-9 Park Road, Gardens, Gardens, Cape Town Central 8018, South Africa
From $51 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Conveniently located just off the vibrant cafe-and-dining strip of Kloof Street, this slick, good-value, no-nonsense hotel actually occupies a small modern apartment block."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Brilliantly located and appealing boutique property offering spacious, stylish rooms each with a small kitchen for self-catering."
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Time Out
"There's something so utterly glamorous about stepping out of one's hotel into the thick of a happening city, and - thanks to its great location - you can do just that at Hippo."
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