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:: CAPE TOWN CITY CENTRE

This area is know locally as ‘The Bowl’ and though it is a modern city centre it boasts a number of historic sites such as Cape Town
Castle which houses a military history of the Cape.

Also at the Castle is the superb Iziko William Fehr Collection of furniture, paintings, ceramics and silver. There are many other museums all within walking distance, as are the beautiful parliament buildings.

Stroll through the beautiful gardens (originally the vegetable garden of the Dutch East India Company) and visit the daily market in Greenmarket Square. No visit to Cape Town is complete without a trip in the cable car to the top of Table Mountain.

For a complete change of scene, visit the fascinating Malay quarter with its steep and narrow streets, plain artisan houses, mosques and minarets.
 

 

 

Greenmarket Square
The flea-market in Greenmarket Square


 


Cape Town City Centre
View of the city


 

Rhodes Memorial on Devil’s Peak
The impressive Rhodes Memorial on Devil’s Peak



 

Flower seller in Adderley Street
Flower seller in Adderley Street

Cape Town City Centre

TABLE MOUNTAIN LODGETABLE MOUNTAIN LODGE
Situated in the city area known as Tamboerskloof, the hotel was originally built in 1885 as a farmhouse in the Cape Dutch style. The lodge has earned its fine reputation by providing warm hospitality and personal service. The 8 guest bedrooms are individually decorated and have air-conditioning, a tea & coffee tray, telephone and satellite TV. Relax and enjoy the views of Table Mountain from the terrace area by the small swimming pool, enhanced by a fragrant herb garden. The cosy Jock’s Trap Scottish bar is a perfect place to enjoy a quiet drink and meet fellow guests. Numerous restaurants are within walking distance.

FOUR ROSMEADFOUR ROSMEAD
This is a charming boutique guest house located on the slopes of Table Mountain in the suburb of Oranjezicht, only minutes away from the city centre.  The house was built in 1903 and has been sensitively and stylishly re-modelled to take advantage of the stunning 360° views of Table Mountain, Lions Head, Signal Hill, Table Bay and the city.  There are 8 beautifully appointed bedrooms and suites and delightful public rooms.   In the landscaped gardens are sun loungers, a swimming pool and herb garden.  Stress relieving and invigoration therapies are offered by trained professionals in the pamper spa.  Close by are numerous restaurants for evening dining.

VILLA BELMONTEVILLA BELMONTE
Framed against the backdrop of Table Mountain in the suburb of Oranjezicht, only minutes from the city centre, this beautiful 100 year-old manor house has been restored and converted into a small privately owned hotel. It has 13 air conditioned bedrooms and 2 suites, each one being individually furnished. From the wide verandah there are sweeping views of the mountains and the city. There is a graceful lounge, cosy bar and a la carte and table d’hote meals are served in the restored Cape Colonial dining room. A complimentary table d’hote dinner is included in the tariff or an allowance of R150 per person towards the a la carte menu. Set in the gardens is a large heated swimming pool.

FLOREAL HOUSEFLOREAL HOUSE
Set within walking distance of the city centre and the historic Government  Gardens, Floreal House was built in the 1920’s with exceptional style and
character. The 4-star guest house offers a range of quality accommodation  plus a self catering apartment and a garden cottage. The interiors are classic and unfussy with polished pine floors and bedrooms have tea & coffee making facilities, TVs, mini-bars, fans and heaters. Breakfast is served in the dining room or on the terrace overlooking the large swimming pool. Light meals are available throughout the day and dinner is available on request. From the relaxing lounge there are sweeping views of the mountains and harbour.

MOUNT NELSONMOUNT NELSON
This is an outstanding Orient-Express Hotels property and justly one of the most famous hotels in Africa. The 5-star “Nellie”, as it is affectionately known, is situated in 9 acres of gardens in the centre of the city. Each of the individually styled 144 bedrooms and 57 suites has all the facilities as expected of such a hotel. The spacious public rooms are delightfully decorated and in the afternoon, tea is served on a table laden with the most delicious cakes, scones and cream!. Excellent cuisine is served in the Cape Colony Restaurant and the seasonal Oasis Restaurant. In the extensive gardens are two heated swimming pools, body care centre, gym and all weather floodlit tennis courts. A complimentary transfer service is operated to the V & A and downtown.

CAPE CADOGANCAPE CADOGAN
This boutique hotel is in an elegant Georgian and Victorian building located just off Kloof Street in the Gardens area of Cape Town.   The public rooms comprise of a comfortable lounge with access to the garden and pool area and a dining room for breakfast service.  Dinner can be arranged on request.  It has 12 well appointed bedrooms, some with private courtyard, balcony or terrace, which are decorated with an eclectic mix of contemporary and antique furniture together with dramatic fabrics used to maximum effect.  Each bedroom as a personal bar/fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, satellite TV, DVD/surround sound system, electronic safe and hairdryer.