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The Commodore vs Hippo Boutique Hotel

Both The Commodore and Hippo Boutique Hotel are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Commodore scores marginally better than Hippo Boutique Hotel. The Commodore comes in at 75 with positive reviews from 3 reviews including Star Service, Star Service and Oyster.

The Commodore
The Commodore
7 / 10
Portwood Rd, Portswood Square, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Star Service Star Service
"Situated in a white building with a glass entrance and five floors of guest rooms, this hotel is nautically themed like its less-opulent sibling next door, the PortsWood." Full review
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Room service is offered 24 hours a day, but the staff is a mixed bag, often ignoring special requests.
Star Service Star Service
"Nautical and historical decor including large maps, an antique model ship and a large globe adds a sense of importance to the location. " Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 236-room Commodore is a pleasant enough, but slightly dated upper-middle-range hotel located in the V&A Waterfront area of Cape Town, a few minutes' walk from the quayside." Full review
Hippo Boutique Hotel
Hippo Boutique Hotel
7 / 10
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
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Frommer's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Brilliantly located and appealing boutique property offering spacious, stylish rooms each with a small kitchen for self-catering." Full review
Time Out 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." Full review