A SIMPLIFIED PLAYGROUND HANDPICKED BOUTIQUE HOTEL
One of Cape Town’s pioneering small boutique hotel's, Kensington Place prefers to be known as a private boutique hotel. It has an elegant designer’s eye and urban escapism stamped all over it. The hotel is planted firmly on the languid slopes of Table Mountain, and yet is only a stone throw from the city centre and Atlantic Seaboard hotspots. With only eight rooms, this is a boutique hotel where design meets comfort and service is the quintessential mixer.
CAPE TOWN LOCATION
Kensington Place hotel hides away behind tall trees at the top of Kloof Street in Cape Town sheltered by the protective presence of Table Mountain. A short taxi ride gets you to the most popular beaches and any of Cape Town’s main tourist attractions. The main building offers private spaces for guests along with very relaxed public areas, including pool, bar, garden and views within this handpicked hotel.
HOTEL STYLE
Kensington Place is a designer bolthole in a city with an oversupply of mediocre boutique hotel rooms. The bold, modern interior never intimidates but rather fixes the visitor’s eye on some of South Africa’s wide range of fine art, select furniture and a pristine garden.
WHY THIS BOUTIQUE HOTEL?
Award-winning service,style and comfort all contribute towards a fantastic stay,but Kensington Place’s most redeeming feature must certainly be its stunning location, perfectly perched above the city centre.
With a feast of surrounding mountain, city, ocean and perennial blue skies, this bird’s eye wonder leaves you feeling miles removed from the bustle, but only minutes away from all the Mother City’s treasures when the mood moves you.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL FACILITIES
- The seven large superior rooms are the size of junior suites, all with private sitting areas. The one standard room is normal in size by European standards.
- Beds are all extremely comfortable and extra length in size.
- The bathrooms are well designed and extra-wide baths accommodate the power shower easily.
- No separate toilets.
- The very private rooms have outside terraces that provide glittering city and harbour views.
- Outside dining is recommended.
- The cosy fireplace in the dining room is a winter essential.
- The bar is effortlessly cool, relaxing and very inviting.
- A small swimming pool is the centre piece in a beautiful garden.
- The parking area is small so getting in and out can be difficult.
ROOM AMENITIES
- Everything has been thought of in the rooms and include all the amenities one would expect in an upscale city boutique hotel.
- Private laptops, an iPod docking station and flat screen TV come standard.
- The superior rooms are big and private, with extra length beds, crisp white cotton sheets, stacks of pillows and clever light switches.
- Air-conditioning, great terraces and underfloor heating are nice but necessary touches.
- A range of Molton Brown amenities is at your disposal.
THIS BOUTIQUE HOTEL SERVICE
Service is outstanding. Staff are attentive and always around without being intrusive, a rare find in a small boutique hotels. All day breakfast and hot drinks means lying in a bit longer.
DINING AND BAR
Kensington Place offers snacks and drinks that leave little reason to jump ship for anything but a restaurant visit.
Breakfast is a delightful affair with everything produced fresh, no buffet here. As a visitor coyly remarked, their eggs Benedict should have its own fan page.
For dinner, visitors would do well to lend their ears to the managing staff’s expert breakdown of local restaurants within walking distance. All restaurant bookings are done in advance to ensure a table at the best spots in town.
If you are in for a vibey and busy bar, this is not the place to stay. The bar is very laidback.
SIMPLIIFIED PLAYGROUND CONCIERGE
Why not try these Simplified Playground handpicked restaurants near Kensington Place:
Bizerca Bistro offers fine French dining near the mountain. For superb tapas and glass of wine in a romantic setting, try Caveau Wine Bar. Savoy Cabbage offers unpretentious fine dining and creative cooking in a historic setting. Lastly, Dear Me is a great new lunch venue with a delectable Thursday food and wine pairing for dinner.
These handpicked Simplified Playground art galleries come highly recommended:
iArt Gallery hosts and nurtures contemporary South African art. Salon 91 should not be missed if you enjoy modern art or need help sourcing artwork.
For something a little more exciting have a look at our things to do in Cape Town as well as our useful information.
