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Kensington Place vs Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Kensington Place scores significantly better than Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town. Kensington Place scores 86 with endorsements from 9 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Mr & Mrs Smith.
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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Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Fodor's
New Church Street, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town Central 8018, South Africa
From $63 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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