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Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
101 St. Georges Mall, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre
Ranked #48 of 120 hotels in Cape Town Central
4.0 of 5 stars 167 Reviews
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  • Hotel staff(6)
  • Table Mountain(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Long street(5)
  • World cup(4)
  • Great location(4)
  • Very good(3)
  • Valet parking(3)
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Berlin, Germany
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Good hotel - but beds too small”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Located in the main city center next to pedestrian zone this hotel is a lot better than other HIE hotels. The outside building is not too nice to look at, but from inside it is very modern, absolutely clean and a good hotel to start a trip in south africa with. Unlike many others we found the hotel quickly, however I would like to recommend the hotel management to add just one more sign (corner longmarket street and hotel access street), this can be indeed tricky. From the hotel you can walk even to the waterfront (15 min to walk; 5 min by car), banks, shops, restaurants are around. the hotel offers self underground or valet parking (both at same price) with is excellent as parking in the area would be difficult. After 5 p.m. it gets quiet on the "road", we felt very safe during daytime, however at night do not walk. Make sure you go to Restaurant Doppio Zero, just opposite hotel, we loved this place and the excellent food. The free hotel breakfast is very good, there are 5 tables on the patio to sit outside, service at breakfast is a bit slow. the rooms are a bit small, still ok, but the biggest issue are the small beds. sorry, but these are far to small for 2!!! This is however - the only negative point of the hotel, I would go there again, especially considering that it is reasonably priced.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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GeneralManager32, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, responded to this review
29 February 2012
I was delighted to read your positive comments about our hotel and especially the positive comments about location and the proximity to the pedestrian zone.

Our objective is to provide the very best service at a reasonable price and I am pleased that our hotel suited your needs. Your comments regarding our breakfast are also well appreciated.

Regarding the beds, we have rooms with one double bed or two 3/4 beds. I find guests that find our beds too small often prefer the two bed option.
We hope to welcome you back to our hotel in the future.
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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great location!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

This hotel is situated in an excellent location! It is close walking distance to everything downtown and very reasonably priced. The breakfast buffet is very nice. They have valet parking which is helpful and reassuring. The staff is very helpful and nice. Like other reviews, it can be a little tricky to find (it took us driving around the block several times before we found it) but that is its biggest downfall. Rooms are pretty big and clean! Would definitely stay here again!

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GeneralManager32, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, responded to this review
29 February 2012
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at our hotel. I was delighted to see that your stay was comfortable and that your experience of our hotel was a positive one.

Our location is right in the hub of Cape Town with all facilites within walking distance.

Improvements have recently been made to our internet service and it is very fast and reliable with 30MG free daily.

I do hope we can be of service to you in the future when you are next in Cape Town.
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Fort Worth, Texas
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“good central location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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right on st georges mall within easy walking of shopping and bars and eating. very clean and a helpful, friendly staff. if you are not staying at the beach, stay here.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GeneralManager32, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, responded to this review
29 February 2012
Thank you so much for your positive review of our hotel.

We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our hotel again in the near future.
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Lichfield, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Good location, price and service.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Stayed here for 4 nights recently. Very good value for the price. Spotlessly clean everywhere, good bathroom facilities and excellent breakfast buffet, although the lack of variety with the hot food could become a little boring if staying for a week or more. Good, central location, with excellent valet parking (R50/day) if you are driving. Very pleasant and helpful staff, who seemed ready to go the extra mile if asked. Will recommend and will certainly use again when next in Cape Town.

Room Tip: Ask for a 'quiet room' and although you will face out onto other buildings, you won't be...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GeneralManager32, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, responded to this review
29 February 2012
Many thanks for your wonderful review of our hotel dueing your recent stay.

Our location and proximity to shopping centres and stalls certainly give our guests an advantage when staying ot our Hotel. Thank you for the comments relating to our employees and I was pleased to note that you found our team accommodating and helpful.

We hope to see you in our hotel in the future.
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Windsor, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Good Base”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

The hotel was of a higher standard than a UK Holiday Inn Express. Excellent value for money. Small comfortable room and centrally located. A 20/25 minute walk to V&A Waterfront. Very good hot and cold buffet style breakfast included. Market/restaurants and fast food outlets immediately outside and area perfectly safe to walk around during the day. After dark I would not recommend venturing too far on foot from the hotel. Although mainly a business hotel, it met our requirements as a base for day trips out and about and provided a more than comfortable place to return to at the end of the day. Would recommend.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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GeneralManager32, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, responded to this review
29 February 2012
Many thanks for your very positive review of our hotel during your recent stay. I was pleased to note that you found our location to a distinct advantage.
More and more of our regular guests are finding our location and services offered to be of benefit to them, making their stay convenient and trouble free.
We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in the future.
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Address: 101 St. Georges Mall, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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