The Cellars-HohenortvsTaj Cape Town
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Cellars-Hohenort is preferred by most reviewers compared to Taj Cape Town. The Cellars-Hohenort is ranked #7 in Cape Town with accolades from 5 reviews like Fodor's, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
The Cellars-Hohenort
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93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia 7848, South Africa
From $232/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "An oasis of sorts, it's perfect if you're interested in a mountain retreat." Full review
Tablet20.0
"The magnificent Table Mountain serves as a backdrop to this winery-estate manor house, in the Constantia Valley region just east of Cape Town proper." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Home to the famous restaurant of the same name, this five-star hotel is a luxury country-living experience in close proximity to everything that Cape Town has to offer."
Time Out "For a sophisticated stay in pristine semi-rural surroundings, this Constantia hotel set in a historic manor house is ideal." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This gorgeous country hotel is only 20 minutes from the city centre, yet the sprawling gardens and birdsong soundtrack will have you feeling as if you’ve escaped to a rural idyll – and you have." Full review
Fodor's "With acres of gardens and spectacular views across the Constantia Valley, this idyllic getaway makes the world beyond disappear." Full review
Afar Magazine "Just a few minutes outside the bustle of downtown Cape Town but a world away, the suburb of Constantia is home to the oldest wine region in the Southern Hemisphere. As is typically the..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This is a sophisticated country house hotel in Constantia set in 10 acres of gardens." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"It’s not the first image that springs to mind when you think of visiting the Cape, but maybe it should be. The wine country has as much to recommend it as the coast — more, one supposes,..." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Nestled within Cape Town’s leafy Constantia Valley,The
Cellars-Hohenort has a setting out of a fairytale, complete with resident
ducklings and a secret garden.
Combining classic..." Full review
Taj Cape Town
Lonely Planet Tablet Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Gayot The Telegraph
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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 PlanetTop 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." Full review
Tablet19.2
"There’s no real shortage of opulence scattered across the Cape Town luxury-hotel scene, but there’s a respectably large amount of it concentrated under one roof." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "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." Full review
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." Full review
Gayot "This 177-room landmark property offers the signature hospitality and luxury accommodation expected from this upscale chain."
The Telegraph9.0
"By far the most luxurious hotel in the city centre...old-money-beats-nouveau-riche atmosphere, sumptuous décor, three restaurants and indoor pool." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The whole of Cape Town is clamoring for a table at Bombay Brasserie, and the bang-on central location... make it the luxe business hotel to book." Full review
Fodor's "The Taj sits in the grand former headquarters of the South African Reserve Bank and provides the professional and luxurious hospitality that one would expect from this brand." Full review
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Rooms are divided into colonial or modern decor, so be sure to state your preference if you have one.
OysterLuxury
"The centrally located, 176-room Taj Cape Town is a luxurious property occupying two refurbished historic buildings and a contemporary tower." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"There’s no real shortage of opulence scattered across the Cape Town luxury-hotel scene, but there’s a respectably large amount of it concentrated under one roof, in a convenient location..." Full review
