Hotels With Character

The gracious Table Bay Hotel, the favored gateway to South Africa, has panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean to historic Robben Island, while behind soars majestic Table Mountain with its shifting tablecloth of tumblng clouds. All around hums the intriguing bustle of Cape Town’s Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with its working harbor, many restaurants, and exclusive shops. Victorian elegance combined with contemporary charm, attention to detail and international flair recalls the era of the great cruise liners and the grand hotels which served them. Awards: The highly influential travel magazine, Cond Nast Traveler (USA), included The Table Bay Hotel in their Gold List of Top Properties in the World in its January 2003 edition. The Table Bay was the only hotel in Africa which appeared in the top three positions of the five categories surveyed, namely Location, Design, Room Standard, Service and Quality of Food. The Table Bay Hotel continues to exceed its customer needs and expectations as they add another prestigious accolade to their string of achievements. These include accolades; * One of the Top 50 New Restaurants in the World – The Atlantic at The Table Bay – Cond Nast Traveler (USA) * Joint Winner as Top City Conference and Banqueting Venue in RSA – Professional Management Review (PMR) * World Quality Summit Award (Platinum Achiever) * Best Hotel in Africa and the Middle East – Cond Nast Traveler (USA) * 4th Best Hotel in the World – Cond Nast Traveler (USA) .

This hotel prides itself on exceptional hospitality, ensuring the most discreet attention to detail. The natural beauty and myriad charms of the Cape, coupled with its luxurious infrastructure make for an unforgettable experience as unique as its haven-like setting., 19-31 August 2008 – Soft refurbishment of some rooms, with minimal degree of noise. Guests will not be disturbed by these renovations.

Ellerman House is one of the world’s most exclusive and private retreats. Its magnificent position sweeping over the vibrant city of Cape Town and the endless blue of the Atlantic Ocean respects its status as an historical landmark with a proud heritage of stylish entertaining and understated luxury. It would be hard to improve on such perfection yet the recently completed The Villa & Spa at Ellerman House has added a striking 21st century component to the classic style of the original home, once owned by Lord John and Lady Esther Ellerman. Ellerman House has nine elegant rooms and two sumptuous suites, as well as The Villa, which has five bedrooms in all. Superb food, an extraordinary cellar of 17 000 bottles of South African wine and a world-famous art collection epitomise proud South African hospitality,elevating it to take its place among the best in the world, while remaining true to its African heritage.

Built in 2006, it is located in the heart of Cape Town. In a commercial and business area, within walking distance to the Convention Centre and V A Waterfront. Offering fitness, sauna, indoor swimming pool, parking, room service, restaurant, city excursions and also meeting and executive rooms for businessmen. 20 km far away from the airport, it provides with transfer facilities.