The Pool at Kensington Place

"The small, timber-decked pool is fringed by a comfortable casbah-style lounge with billowing curtains -- a calm oasis that belies the proximity of bustling Kloof Street, heaving with restaurants"

"Access to a nearby gym is provided at no charge, but the teensy plunge pool is worth it for a quick dip before lounging amid the mountain range"

"So, after testing the magnificent power of our rainshower, and admiring the pop art on the walls, the checked suede mats on the floors, the oversized ostrich feather lampshade and the seascape painting alongside the bath, (strategically placed so that it is eye level once you’re seated in the tub), we descend our rungs to flop by the pool"