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Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa vs Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town

Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa scores slightly higher than Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town. Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa comes in at #26 in Cape Town with endorsements from 4 reviews including Oyster, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa
Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa
7 / 10
3 The Glen Road, Sea Point, Cape Town Central 8005, South Africa
From $95 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Time Out Time Out
"The Glen is a discreet four-star refuge for the discerning gay traveller, infamous for its pool parties and hunky international guests." Full review
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Strut your stuff round the sparkling pool or choose from an array of spa facilities ranging from traditional Swedish sauna to Moroccan steam room.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of Cape Town’s premier gay-friendly boutique hotels occupies an elegant old house and a newer block behind." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"An impeccably presented, secluded boutique... a 10-minute drive from Cape Town's center. It is a gay-friendly hotel, though welcomes and attracts all types of guests." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This midsize boutique hotel on a quiet street in Sea Point exudes a playful, Ibiza-inspired energy with its mix of modern style—think orchids and stylish men's shirts for sale—and a bright Greek Isle palette of white and turquoise." Full review
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town
7 / 10
New Church Street, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town Central 8018, South Africa
From $63 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Time Out Time Out
"Designed to cater for fun-loving adrenaline junkies (the 'climber' fixed to the wall outside should be a clue), the design gimmicks here add a fun element to one's overall experience." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Yes, that exclamation mark is justified! The Protea hotel chain thought outside of the box when designing this place that takes Cape Town’s adventurous, party-hard spirit as inspiration." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Has a steady business traveler clientele and... host frequent conferences, but it brands itself as a wild party spot with a bar that features live music." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Initially built as a highly themed hotel—interior elements like elevators kitted out as a shark cage underwater or a Table Mountain cable car mid-journey, and a "climbing wall" still exist." Full review