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Kensington Place vs The Cape Royale
Both Kensington Place and The Cape Royale are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Kensington Place scores significantly better than The Cape Royale. Kensington Place ranks #7 in Cape Town with recommendations from 9 publications such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure 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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The Cape Royale
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Oyster
Afar Magazine
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47 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town Central 8051, South Africa
From $192 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Smack-dab at the heart of the newly rejuvenated Stadium precinct, this hotel is a good alternative to the Waterfront's Cape Grace."
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Travel + Leisure
"The property feels more European than Cape Georgian, with dark wood and Belle Époque-era statues in the lobby."
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Time Out
"Opt for inner-city chic at swanky serviced apartments, complete with all the expected five-star luxuries and facilities, at Cape Royale Luxury Hotel & Residence."
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Oyster
Luxury
"The Cape Royale has all the hallmarks of a luxury experience."
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Afar Magazine
"There’s a touch of Old World glamour to the Cape Royale—the imposing facade, the dramatic lobby, the bellmen in top hats."
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