I stayed at this hotel as part of a trip to the World Cup, so was obviously subject to the price hikes that happened during the tournament. The location was superb, with just a 5 minute walk to the busy Waterfront but also a 5 minute walk into central Cape Town and the cultural sights. A no frills business hotel that works for a couple of nights but not for a longer stay.

1960s furnishings (if that), smelly, poor service, over-priced, wireless internet does not work in some of the rooms, abundant but low quality food, raucous parrot ifreely strutting in lobby, .....

We came here for the World Cup along with our very active one-year-old. First of all, we found the location to be quite central. There was even the big red touring double-decker bus station right behind the hotel. Took very little time to travel by public transport or taxi to the V&A Waterfront or to the Green Point Stadium. The staff was wonderful to us...from the people at the front desk, to the housekeepers, to the restaurant staff, to the tour coordinator, and to the people stationing at the doors/elevators. They were very friendly to our son and played with him lots! They always had smiles on their faces. They were also very helpful with tips around the hotel and the city. The room are clean...a most basic but important quality! The only minor thing that could be fun to have would be a pool. Overall, we had an excellent stay!

We staye here during the world cup, the staff were very friendly and helpful, security was very good, rooms are comfortable but not stunning 4 star, food good, if not plentiful....I would say it is ideal for business or a base for sight seeing, not a family "chilling" out sort of place--No Pool etc.. but can't complain, have stayed in much worse...