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Excellent city hotel. Great location. Fantastic service.
The Taj Cape Town welcomes guests to the vibrant heart of the one of the world's most scenic and desirable cities, Cape Town, South Africa. The hotel is a combination of rich history and elegant contemporary architectures. Originally home of the South African Reserve Bank and Temple Chambers and later the Board of Executors (BOE), it successfully combines the heritage of the old with the luxury of the new - a 100 years in history.
This luxury hotel is perfectly located in the centre of historic Cape Town at the entrance of the famous pedestrian precinct, St George's Mall. It's prime location ensures a blend of fascinating history, exotic culture, soulful art, lively entertainment and delectable cuisine. It is within walking distance to most tourist attractions, monuments, museums, shopping, restaurants, markets and nightlife.
Adding to this grand yet welcoming atmosphere are the two dining experiences, the Indian fine dine specialty restaurant, Bombay Brasserie and Mint, a relaxed all-day dining restaurant. Both are warm and welcoming and serve outstanding cuisine. Alongside this you'll find wonderful Champagne and tapas bar known as The Twankey Bar which is exceedingly popular with both locals and guests alike.
Rooms are located in both the heritage buildings and the contemporary tower wing, but all continue to seamlessly merge history and modernity.
The award winning Jiva Grande Spa is one of its kind in Africa with unique and authentic wellness treatments and experiences. Also on offer is use of all wet areas, heated pool, and a high tech gymnasium.
All guest rooms offer spacious en-suite bathrooms have separate, deep oversized bathtubs and dual-headed walk-in showers.
The Luxury City Heritage Rooms are classically designed, located within the two historic buildings of the hotel and all have traditional high ceilings and original large sash windows 40+m2. All have King Beds. The Luxury City Facing rooms enjoy views of the historic Cape Town city centre.
The Luxury Tower Rooms in the new towers building have floor to ceiling glass facades and private walkout balconies, from where guests can enjoy splendid views of the City and Table Mountain. The 40 m2 sized rooms have King Beds. The Luxury City Facing rooms enjoy views of the historic Cape Town city centre.
The Luxury Mountain Heritage Rooms are classically designed, located within the two historic buildings of the hotel and all have traditional high ceilings and original large sash windows. 40 m2 and larger, these rooms offer Twin or King Beds. The Luxury Mountain Facing rooms enjoy spectacular views of Table Mountain.
The Luxury Tower Rooms in the new towers building have floor to ceiling glass facades and private walkout balconies, from where guests can enjoy splendid views of the City and Table Mountain. At 40 m2 and larger, the rooms offer Twin or King beds. The Luxury Mountain Facing rooms enjoy spectacular views of Table Mountain.
All guests staying in a Taj Club Room or any of the suites will have full access to the Executive Taj Club Lounge. The Executive Club Lounge offers private check in, full dedicated Butler service, breakfast, afternoon tea, cocktail hour, and one way private luxury car chauffer service from Cape Town International Airport to the hotel. The dedicated lounge offers executive services. All of these rooms have King Beds.
One Bedroom Heritage Suites are classically designed, located within the two historic buildings of the hotel and all have traditional high ceilings and original large sash windows. They have a spacious living room with a separate work area. Guests who stay in the Suites have access to the private Taj Club floor lounge. Guests booked into these suites are pampered with 24 hour butler service. These suites offer a view of either the city or Table Mountain. At 70 - 100m2 in size, all of these rooms have King Beds.
One Bedroom Tower Suites in the contemporary-styled Tower have a spacious living room with a separate work area. Guests who stay in the Suites have access to the private Taj Club floor lounge. Guests booked into these suites are pampered with 24 hour butler service. These suites offer a view of either the city or Table Mountain. At 70-100m2 in size, all of these rooms have King Beds.
The Two Bedroom Family Suites, located in the new Towers building, boast approximately 100m2 floor space, excluding their balconies. Consisting of a twin bedroom with a separate bathroom and a king bedroom en suite, and enjoying ample lounge area, the Two Bedroom Family Suite is a perfect option for families. These Suites have access to the Taj Club floor lounge.
The Presidential Suite, located on the 16th and 17th floors, is the premier Taj Cape Town Suite. It is exceedingly spacious at 194m2 and offers unobstructed views of Table Mountain and the Company Gardens from every room. The Presidential Suite consists of two spacious bedrooms (king master bedroom inter-leading to a twin bedded room), a generous lounge (with panoramic views), formal dining room, dedicated pantry, spa treatment room, hamman steam room, personal exercise room, and large study. The wrap around terrace, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Table Mountain, provides a number of social recreation options for guests.