Set in Cape Town’s Central Business District, this upscale hotel is 1.3 km from the ferry to Robben Island and 2.6 km from Two Oceans Aquarium.

Warm, stately rooms come with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add butler service.

A buffet restaurant specializing in Cape Malay fusion cuisine offers breakfast and dinner. There’s also a casual bar that serves drinks and light snacks al fresco. Other amenities include a spa, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as 7 conference rooms.