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The Commodore vs La Splendida

The Commodore and La Splendida are both praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Commodore ranks marginally better than La Splendida. The Commodore is ranked #40 in Cape Town with praise from 3 sources such as Oyster, Star Service and Star Service.

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
La Splendida
La Splendida
7 / 10
121 Beach Road, Mouille Point, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $55 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"If you want to be close to the Waterfront and the ocean, this is a fair value." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Situated on Mouille Point’s coastal boulevard, La Splendida offers clean, modern accommodation at a good price."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"You'll pay slightly extra for rooms with sea views at this hotel located on the Mouille Point promenade, but the ones looking towards Signal Hill are just as nice." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This chic art-deco-style hotel enjoys a great location across from the popular seafront promenade and is a 15-minutes walk from the V&A Waterfront." Full review
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Ask for a sea- or mountain-facing room, either of which will have great views.