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Taj Cape Town vs Rodwell House Luxury Villa by the Sea
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Taj Cape Town is preferred by most writers compared to Rodwell House. Taj Cape Town comes in at #8 in Cape Town with accolades from 9 sources including Fodor's, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
Taj Cape Town
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Gayot
Jetsetter
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Wale Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $96 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"India’s luxury hotel group has breathed brilliant new life into the old Board of Executors building on the corner of Wale and Adderley."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Located in the historic city center on the pedestrian St. George’s Mall, this architecturally striking hotel is ideally suited to travelers wanting to tap into Cape Town’s cosmopolitan culture."
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Star Service
"Located near St. George's Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament, the Taj Cape Town is one of the most luxurious hotels in town."
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Gayot
"This 177-room landmark property offers the signature hospitality and luxury accommodation expected from this upscale chain."
Jetsetter
"Elegant sleep in the heart of Cape Town, with myriad dining options, a champagne bar and a splurge-worthy spa."
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Rodwell House Luxury Villa by the Sea
Frommer's
Fodor's
Time Out
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Rodwell Road, St. James 7945, South Africa
From $1,626 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Luxury on a grand scale, yet you're invited to kick off your shoes and let your hair down."
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Fodor's
"St. James is where the English aristocrats holidayed, and the air of moneyed elegance hasn't dissipated. Emphasis is on space, light, and comfort."
Time Out
"An ideal position opposite St James tidal pool and the catwalk that winds its way all the way to Muizenberg ensures that those who love the sea are in their element here."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Rodwell House is my favourite option on the False Bay coast, which has far more history and charm than the glitzy Atlantic seaboard."
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Travel + Leisure
"Just 30 minutes outside Cape Town in the charming town of St. James, the opulent 1930s house-hotel... sits atop a hill with a gorgeous view of the ocean."
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