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Royal Hotel vs Essenwood House

Royal Hotel and Essenwood House are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Essenwood House ranks marginally higher than Royal Hotel. Essenwood House comes in at #12 in Durban with approval from 3 reviews like Insight Guides, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.

Royal Hotel
Royal Hotel
7 / 10
267 Smith Street, Durban 4000, South Africa
From $47 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This five-star, slightly old-world institution is one of the city’s most historical and swankiest offerings." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This 150-year-old grand hotel in Durban’s city centre is decorated with warm yellowwood and blue tones. The butler service adds a touch of luxurious sophistication."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Feels a little oldfangled. Smack in the centre of town... it’s worth considering if you can afford five-star splendour and fancy the liveried service. Discounts are often available."
Essenwood House
Essenwood House
7 / 10
630 Stephen Dlamini Road, Berea, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $42 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"This colonial-era homestead, set in large gardens overlooking the city centre and ocean, offers personalised service and a high standard of accommodation in its six en-suite rooms."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This neat, converted colonial mansion overlooks a lush palm-tree-filled garden and has rooms that are smart, spacious and airy, with luxurious touches." Full review
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There’s no breakfast menu: what you ask for you get (along with the newspaper).
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This grand house with a sumptuous garden has seven large, comfortable rooms (the upstairs ones have sea views), an attractive pool and a good-natured, somewhat eccentric, host."