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Taj Cape Town
1 Wale Street (Cape Town) 8001

Situated in the heart of Cape Town, within walking distance to most tourist attractions and business. Hotel guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, Free daily breakfast, free access to the Jiva Spa, and a free shuttle to the V&A Waterfront daily. Most rooms and suites have a balcony, while all of them are elegantly designed with classical furnishings. All air-conditioned accommodation has a flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi. The marble bathroom includes a rainshower and large bath tub. The 3-level Mint restaurant serves guests a wide variety of international cuisines. Bombay Brasserie provides Indian specialities and Twankey Bar offers a seafood and oyster bar accompanied by local wines. Guests can also enjoy complimentary access to the sauna, steam room and heated lap pool in the Jiva Grande Spa. There is a spacious fitness centre, fully equipped with Techno machines for working out. Cape Town International Airport is less than 20 km away. The V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain are a 10-minute walk from Taj Cape Town. The famous Long Street is only a 1-minute walk away.

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Superb

9.1/10

Rooms: 166

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I usually stay at the Waterfront and only chose the Taj out of neccesity because everyone else was full with Argus bookings. I was very pleasantly surprised. This is an excellent 5 star hotel at a fraction of the cost of some competitors. The city location is vibrant and interesting. I had an excellent room with magnificent views of table mountain and lions head. Will definately come back.
all reviews » - the table mountain view room worth trying ! - service - the complimentary car driving within 10 km is advantage - most of staff is very friendly :) - the concierge team is nice & helpful ( special thanks to Kimberly & Peter ) - breakfast team are sweet ( special thanks to lilieana - luovo - yonela ) - location in city center. The staff are outstanding and committed to first class service. There is attention to detail throughout the hotel. The hotel is superb and I find it difficult to fault anything. The Mint restaurant was brilliant and one member of staff was outstanding - her name was Faith. The Tower Suite rooms are superb and worth the extra money. As we enter the h Taj for checking in, we cudn't feel that we have entered the five star premises , the entrance was very basic but as we entered the room, our jaw dropped wow, it was excellent .Very nice spacious room, big bathroom, but view was not good.we were alloted superior king room on 8th floor. The Taj, Cape Town is a testament to hedonism. It's facilities resonates through every fibre of ones senses from the superlative service, the luxurious rooms and the gastronomic delights of its culinary offerings. It is a seduction which will make Cape Town never to be the same again. Ebrahim Moolla. The sheer luxury of the offering at the Taj starting from the expectation of its high end pedigree, it's friendly staff, the magnificient food, especially at the Brassiere Restaurant and the apex of it all the luxurious and well appointed rooms. A stay could almost tempt you not to leave the room. The Taj is amongst the best hotels in the world. Everything is of top quality, and the service is the best. The quality of the breakfast, the Mint Restuarant, the high tea, the gym, sauna, spa and more. I will recommend this Hotel to anyone who wants to be spoilt silly. The Taj is your option. Well...I really was impressed with my room. The decoration, very sofesticated and with a lot of space. I liked the staff, very helpfull, the breakfast very good.The Hotel is in the centre so, well situated, you can go walking, there is a coffee shop, where you can seat and read a magazine. We enjoyed spa treatments and a lovely diner at Bombay Brassorie. We were given a upgrade from our room to a suite because of it being our 10yr wedding anniversary celebration and a complementary course by your chef. We were very impressed by all staff and attention to detail. Thank you. The staff and hotel are wonderful. Breakfast is very varied, but make sure you ask about what South Indian hot food options they have for breakfast. They'll never volunteer the information, but it's very good once you do order it! The free valet parking is incredibly convenient. We have stayed in high quality hotels literally all over the world : this ranks among teh very best hotels we have ever stayed in. Literally everything they do, they do extremely well. The staff seem to recall the name of every guest - feels just like "going home". Outstanding. I worked for an airline and often used F.C. accommodation in various countries. The Taj was superb. The bathroom and facilities are superb. The rooms elegant and surgical clean. At the reception the clerk gave us a tour of the hotel and listed all the facilities available. Attention to detail and service is quite obviously the Taj's highest priority. Make sure you dine in any one of the restaurants - the food was exceptional. What the Taj offers, as a standard practice, you would have to pay a premium for anywhere else. My daughter and I were treated like royalty, the staff were so friendly and welcoming, the entire experience was amazing. This was my first visit to Cape Town and I have been raving non stop about the excellent service at the Taj Cape Town. The hotel is great, very luxurious, good location if you want to stay in town. Is on the walking zone. Is a big hotel with a lot of rooms, lot of people. Breakfast was very crowded, but good food. Great rooms, again with a lot of luxury. I loved everything about this hotel,I lived in Cape Town for many years and this was my first time back in a couple of years,the Taj Hotel was a lovely experience,in the city centre,with a great service,the spa was also wonderful. The Staff were exceptional. I stayed over for the Argus Cycle Tour - they upgraded us to a beautiful room. The hotel is perfect and clean. The rooms are perfect - perhaps the lighting could be improved. Reading could be a problem. Helpful and professional staff. Went out of their way to accomodate you. Fantastic breakfast. Very centrally located and close to all museums and one block from hop on/hop off bus. Very safe. total luxary, view of table mountain. A true 5* property with 5* service. There wasn't anything to fault. The room and view was amazing. Dinner in the Bombay Brasserie and breakfast in Mint were both exceptional. And always received the service with a genuine smile. The Taj hotel building itself is beautiful, we had fantastic views from our suite. The staff could not do enough to help us. The food was excellent as were the dining rooms. Great location for exploring Cape Town. Room including breakfast (great buffet) was a good bargain and it was next to walking street-mall, Company Gardens and hopon-hopoff bus line. Twankey's bar/coffee next door was a great hang out with free internet. The whole experience was wonderful. Hotel is at an excellent location and with great ambience and the staff were very friendly. If I am going back to Cape Town, I will definitely stay at same hotel !. I loved the convenience of the location. Professional staff. The heritage and design/architecture of the Taj hotel. The service and experience was equal to my experience at the Taj Palace in Mumbai. service excellent. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. The car service around the city was great. Left our camera in the room and we received a call within 30min after leaving. Loved that we were upgraded to the Club. Location was perfect for us for sightseeing in the city. Twain keys was a favourite visit for lunch, dinner and supper. Staff were all genuinely friendly. Great location, luxury rooms, clean and new towels and linens. Very polite and friendly staff. Excellent concierge service. Excellent gourmet Indian restaurant. Great and invisible house keeping. The Taj Hotel is centrally located in Cape Town and within easy reach of tourist attractions. Excellent staff and amazing service. Luxury room and excellent bathroom. Food of very good quality. Quality of service from the moment we arrived at the hotel. Hotel was central to most areas of interest. To have a room upgrade on arrival added that special touch and was greatly appreciated. Majority of staff friendly and helpful. They tend to have a good knowledge of the city and its environment.The decor of the hotel is fantastic and create an ambiance of days gone past. we enjoyed the entire five star experience. great staff allround. rooms were very comfortable and we had an amazing view of table mountain. we will definitely return to this hotel. From the moment we pulled up outside the Taj, we were treated to wonderful service, friendly staff and absolute tranquility. An absolutely wonderful experience. The Taj is ideally located for site seeing. The hotel is of a high standard with excellent staff. Everything is thought of for your convenience and comfort. Right in the centre of CPT. Staff extremely professional and amicable. Value for money really can't be beaten. We were not expecting such a nice hotel. Have stayed in many 5 star hotels around the world and this was by far the best. Everything exceeded my expectations. Staff were amazing and do friendly. The room was very comfortable, the food was amazing (Mint and Bombay Brassiere), the staff was friendly and helpful and the bar was very modeslty priced. Rooms were luxurious, great bathroom, the best Molton Brown toiletries. Staff from bellboys to room-service were knowledgable, friendly and helpful. I found the whole experience extremely good. We had a free upgrade and the staff were extremely helpful. Would certainly use the hotel again. Staff were amazing. Rooms are new, modern and luxurious. Great breakfast and indoor pool. Also chauffeur service and concierge are great. The hotel is elegantly designed, very clean and luxurious. the facilities are out of this world and the staff is just wonderful. Stylish rooms. Great view. Excellent location. Excellent concierge service. Helpful front desk. Chauffeur service was excellent. The staff and sevice were excellent. Best breakfast we've ever had in a hotel. The location was perfect. Very reasonably priced. all of it, a great place to stay and eat (we tried all three in the hotel) and our room was a real treat after a long flight!!. The staff know just what to do. They are very responsive. Grwat team, highly motivated. Rooms were beautiful, shuttle perfect. Loved the plush room with generous bathroom and the in-house Bombay Brasserie Restaurant which served excellent Indian dishes. Beautiful finishes, spacious rooms, lovely inner city hotel within walking distances from great restaurants and coffee shops. Spa facities was excellent . Overall experience was good. Would defiantly recommend the hotel and will stay there again. Everything was great, from the service from the concierge to the greeting at breakfast. Very welcoming and luxurious. Attractive elegant hotel Service was exceptional Location was convenient Indian restaurant on premises was excellent. relaxing - stunning city vibe, friendly staff - beautiful rooms and bathrooms, nice in room dinning and affordable. From the moment we entered until the moment we left, everything was just a positive, pleasant experience. Wow!. Although the rooms & bathrooms are amazing but the shower is not well treated engineering wise as it throw water out .. But no ya big problem. Nothing at all. We didnt liked house keeping service. A house keeping guy entered our room with his spare key, in the middle of the night, and asked us if the room needs any cleaning service. And they also didnt replace the half used toiletry like shampoo, lotion. They takes 45 min to bring water to the room with minimum 2 reminders all the time. Nothing really. There is nothing to say that I did not like about this hotel. Nothing to add. Normally i always search for mistakes but here I was frustrated. I read one very negative letter from one of the persons who stayed in the hotel but the Director General response was so professional that really makes the client even a grumbling one a king. We stayed over a weekend, and so there weren't many places that were open, within walking distance. It is not a cozy hotel, in the sense that is a big one... Lot os people all the time. Too crowded breakfast. We had to sit upstairs and all the buffet was downstairs, so walking up and down is not that pleasant. The express breakfast set up for the cyclists wasn't good. Bran muffins and bananas. Next time please put out a bread table with some cheese and cold meats. Perhaps some cooked oats with milk and muffins. Just not bran muffins!!. Not a thing!. Nothing. daily charge for internet at the motel. Internet was not included. Could have been a better value for money if availbale. Even when I wanted to buy Internet time, did not work smoothly with iPad. Booking a table at the Bombay Brassiere proved difficult even though we were hotel guests. We did get a table eventually and found it strange that there were tables available throughout the evening. The 30 minutes free wifi in the room should be extended to a longer period of time. there was nothing that would cause any concern. The receptionist was very curt and business-like when checking in.My wife remarked that she felt as if she was ignored-this was the only not so good experience!. cant think of anything. The internet service is a rip off (230 ZAR for 24 hrs) and the speed is very slow, you dont even get adequate coverage in the room, if you are a business traveller this may put you off. Reception staff were a little stiff and snooty. Breakfast range looks limited for a five star hotel. Gave me trouble when I needed to use the cellphone charger. Shower leaked and hand-held shower did not work properly - it kept switching back to overhead shower. I ordered in-room dining and staff removed it befor I could complete my meal the next morning. Mint restaurant does not cater well for lacto-vegetarians! Service at Mint restaurant was poor! High-tea did not have any vegetarian pastry items. Breakfast for vegetarians was bland and did not cater for vegetarians well. We had to pay 400R for late check-out after staying there for one week. that we could not stay longer!. Some confusion about the address- Wale va Whale (or Waal...). Although I had a room on the 6th floor there was no view other than onto offices ... For a 5 star hotel the breakfast could definately be improved upon. parking at the entrance - bit limited space and takes time for valet service.

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Taj Cape Town Room information

Room Type	Max	from
Superior Room City View [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 1700.00	Search
Superior Room/King Bed/ City View Room Facilities: Work Desk, Video Games, Video, Trouser Press, Toilet, Telephone, Slippers, Shower, Seating Area, Satellite TV, Safety Deposit Box, Refrigerator, Radio, Pay TV, Minibar, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, Dressing Room, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath, Air Conditioning
Luxury Room City View [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 2125.00	Search
Luxury Room with king-size bed and city views. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Trouser Press, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Slippers, Shower, Seating Area, Satellite TV, Safety Deposit Box, Refrigerator, Radio, Pay TV, Minibar, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathrobe, Bath, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Luxury Room King Bed Mountain View [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 2763.00	Search
Luxurious room with king-size bed and lovely mountain views. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Video Games, Video, Trouser Press, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Slippers, Shower, Seating Area, Satellite TV, Safety Deposit Box, Refrigerator, Radio, Pay TV, Minibar, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, DVD Player, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Luxury Room Twin Bed Mountain View [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 3613.00	Search
Luxurious room with twin bed and lovely mountain views. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Video Games, Video, Trouser Press, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Slippers, Shower, Shared Bathroom, Seating Area, Satellite TV, Safety Deposit Box, Refrigerator, Radio, Pay TV, Minibar, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathrobe, Bath, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Tower Suite One Bedroom [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 5313.00	Search
Featuring a balcony with city views, this very spacious, air-conditioned suite includes a satellite TV, minibar and seating area. The bathroom includes a large bath and walk-in shower with 2 heads. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Toilet, Telephone, Slippers, Shower, Seating Area, Satellite TV, Safety Deposit Box, Radio, Pay TV, Minibar, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath, Balcony, Air Conditioning
2-Bedroom Tower Suite [Room Information]	4	from ZAR 7013.00	Search
Large suite with contemporary design featuring floor-to-ceiling glass façades, private balconies that open onto remarkable views.
Luxury King Room with City View - Heritage Wing [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 2125.00	Search
Overlooking Cape Town, this very spacious, air-conditioned room is in the Heritage Wing of the hotel and maintains its original windows. It features antique-style furniture, satellite TV and a minibar. The large, luxury bathroom includes a shower and bath. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Toilet, Telephone, Slippers, Shower, Seating Area, Satellite TV, Safety Deposit Box, Radio, Pay TV, Minibar, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Luxury King Room with Mountain View - Heritage Wing [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 2763.00	Search
Overlooking the mountains, this very spacious, air-conditioned room is in the Heritage Wing of the hotel and maintains its original windows. It features antique-style furniture, satellite TV and a minibar. The large, luxury bathroom includes a shower and bath. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Toilet, Telephone, Slippers, Shower, Seating Area, Satellite TV, Safety Deposit Box, Radio, Pay TV, Minibar, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Taj Club Room [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 2000.00	Search
Luxurious, spacious room on private floor with exclusive use of the private Club Lounge and mountain views. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Video Games, Video, Trouser Press, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Slippers, Shower, Seating Area, Satellite TV, Safety Deposit Box, Radio, Pay TV, Minibar, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, DVD Player, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathrobe, Bath, Balcony, Air Conditioning

Amenities at Taj Cape Town

Transportation

Street parking, Shuttle Service (free), Shuttle Service, Secured parking, Parking garage, Car Rental, Airport Shuttle (surcharge), Airport Shuttle

Shops

Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Shops in Hotel, Barber/Beauty Shop

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access

Pools and wellness

Waxing services, Turkish/Steam Bath, Swimming pool, Steam room, Spa/wellness packages, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Spa facilities, Spa & Wellness Centre, Sauna, Personal trainer, Neck massage, Massage, Manicure, Jacuzzi, Indoor Swimming Pool, Heated pool, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Foot massage, Foot bath, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Fitness Centre, Fitness, Facial treatments, Couples massage, Body treatments, Beauty services, Back massage

Miscellaneous

VIP Room Facilities, Soundproofed Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Family Rooms, Elevator, Designated Smoking Area, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Airconditioning

General

WiFi everywhere, Private parking, Parking on-site, Parking , Free Parking

Front-desk/reception area services

Valet Parking, Tour Desk, Ticket Service, Safety Deposit Box, Private Check-in/-out, Newspapers, Luggage Storage, Currency Exchange, Concierge Service, ATM/Cash Machine on site, 24-Hour Front Desk

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Special Diet Menus (on request), Snack Bar, Room Service, Restaurant (buffet), Restaurant (à la carte), Restaurant, Packed Lunches, Kid meals (free/paid), Breakfast in the Room, Breakfast details, Bar

Entertainment and children services

Children television networks, Babysitting/Child Services

Common areas

Terrace

Cleaning services

Trouser Press, Shoe Shine, Laundry, Ironing Service, Dry Cleaning, Daily maid service

Business facilities

Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Fax/Photocopying, Business Centre

Activities

Golf Course (within 3 km)

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Located in Cape Town, 500 metres from Long Street, Taj Cape Town boasts a spa centre and hot tub. The hotel has a terrace and views of the mountains, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and DVD player, as well as an iPod docking station are featured. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. Extras include bath robes and slippers. A TV with cable channels is offered. There is free shuttle service, hairdresser's, and gift shop at the property. V&A Waterfront is 2.4 km from Taj Cape Town, while Table Mountain is 3.3 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 17 km from Taj Cape Town.

Travelling information

By car: - Arriving at Cape Town International Airport, follow the N2 to Cape Town. - Head in the direction of the city centre without taking any of the exits. - Continue straight ahead on the N2 (it becomes Buitengracht at the CTICC). - Turn left onto Wale Street. - Turn left onto Burg Street at the fourth set of traffic lights. - There is a parking garage (Mandela Rhodes Place) just off Burg Street, on your immediate right. - There is also a valet parking service

Taj Cape Town Policies

Check-in

14:00 -

Check-out

- 11:00

Accepted CreditCards at Hotel

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, JCB, Maestro, MasterCard

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 4 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, the first night will be charged.
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, the first night will be charged.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, the first night will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children under 12 years are charged ZAR 350 per night per person for extra beds.
All older children or adults are charged ZAR 500 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy

100 percent of the first night will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.

VAT and city/tourist taxes

14 % VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet

Wi-fi is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.

Meal Plan

Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Terms and Conditions

We never charge your credit card when you make a reservation - you will pay for your stay at the hotel. Our reservation service is free of charge, without any administration fees. Cancellation is also free of charge unless it is clearly stated. We take the privacy of your personal data very seriously. All your personal data is encrypted and processed securely. More information can be found in our terms and conditions and privacy statement.