Cape Town is one of the worlds most popular tourist destinations, with over 4 million international arrivals coming through Cape Town International Airport each year. Yet even with the amount of travellers exploring the city, you wont find yourself lost in massive crowds of camera-clicking tourists. Cape Town is a creative, friendly, and diverse city that thrives on providing its visitors with new experiences and individual attention. From its artisan food markets and restaurants, to personalised tours and boutique hotels, Cape Town is waiting to personally show you around.
Here are 5 of Cape Towns top boutique hotels where you can enjoy an intimate Mother City experience with all the upmarket frills of spa treatments, restaurants on site, and more.
The Three Boutique Hotel
Enjoy the best of old and new at The Three Boutique Hotel, where modern features blend with historic architecture in this National Monument building. With stylish dcor and friendly service, the 4-star boutique hotel fills the gap between a too-homely guest house and impersonal hotel. Youll love the pretty courtyard garden, designer pool, and outdoor lounge. A great spot for sunbathing and sundowners, the rooftop deck offers unrestricted views of the 3 iconic mountains after which The Three is named – Table Mountain, Lions Head, and Devils Peak.
Hippo Boutique Hotel
Hippo Boutique Hotel is of the philosophy that quality and attention to detail can shift a place from being merely convenient to seriously comfortable. Situated in the hub of the city centre, Hippo offers a central location to explore the streets of Cape Town and the luxury of returning to a superior accommodation with exceptional service at the end of the day. Details like fine cotton linen, king-sized beds, leather couches, cherry wood floors, and contemporary interior design will leave you relaxing in the lap of luxury.
The Andros Boutique Hotel
Step back in time at The Andros Boutique Hotel, a graceful old Cape Dutch homestead with large, park-like gardens in Cape Towns beautiful Southern Suburbs. The restored homestead is furnished in an elegant, traditional style, complementing the original features of the building and preserving its old-world charm. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the terrace, a good book in the sun room or drawing room, pre-dinner cocktails in the champagne room, and fine food and wine in the elegant dining room.
Urban Chic Boutique Hotel
Urban Chic Boutique Hotel is a contemporary oasis on the bustling hub of Long Street. Situated in the CBD, Urban Chic is at the very pulse of the city, giving guests a diverse Cape Town experience without compromising on style and comfort. Stepping from the sidewalk of quaint old buildings, art galleries, and trendy cafs, visitors are instilled with a sense of calm as sleek lines blend with eclectic touches. With a Bottocino marble staircase, African mahogany furniture, original artworks, and Juliet Balconies with views of Table Mountain, Urban Chic makes a statement for others to follow.
O on Kloof Boutique Hotel & Spa
O on Kloof Boutique Hotel & Spa has everything you need for a tranquil retreat in the city. From the hint of jasmine to the lure of the sun drenched wooden deck overlooking the deep blue ocean, every serene inch of O on Kloof will lift your spirits and instil a sense of sanctuary. No detail is too small when it comes to luxury, so prepare to be pampered in every way, from the finest percale linen to rose petals in the bathtub.
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