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5-star luxury hotel in Cape Town (City Bowl) near Greenmarket Square
Airport nearby
Located in the city center of Cape Town, this luxury hotel is near the airport and steps from St. George's Cathedral, South Africa Library, and Greenmarket Square. Also nearby are South African National Gallery and Castle of Good Hope.
Spa and fitness
In addition to 2 restaurants, Taj Cape Town features an indoor pool. Other amenities include a full-service spa and a children's club.
LCD TVs, iPod docks
LCD televisions include premium digital channels. Guestrooms also feature beds with Select Comfort mattresses, complimentary wireless Internet access, and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access.
Hotel Amenities
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In addition to a full-service spa, Taj Cape Town features an indoor pool and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. An Internet point is located on site and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center, a technology helpdesk, and secretarial services. Event facilities include a conference center, a meeting/conference room, and a ballroom. This luxury hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness facility, a steam room, and spa services. A complimentary area shuttle within 10 km is available for guests. Onsite self parking and valet parking are complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in August 2010.
Taj Cape Town has designated areas for smoking.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Meeting facilities size (meters) - 110
- Children's club
- Technology helpdesk
- Free parking
- Coffee shop or café
- Computer rental
- Translation services
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 176
- Number of floors - 17
- Audiovisual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Beauty services
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business services
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Currency exchange
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Floor butler
- Full-service health spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Technology support staff
- Designated smoking areas
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Internet point
- Computer station
- Luggage storage
- One meeting/conference room
- Tours/ticket assistance
- ATM/banking
- Tour assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Medical assistance available
- Multilingual staff
- Self parking
- Valet parking
- Free self parking
- Free valet parking
- Parking nearby
- Porter/bellhop
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free parking nearby
- Conference center
- Snack bar/deli
- Year Built 2010
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Number of restaurants - 2
- 24-hour business center
- Sauna
- Secretarial services
- Security guard
- Shoe shine
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 3
- Piano
- Spa services on site
- Steam room
- Suitable for children
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Television in lobby
- Umbrellas
- Wedding services
- Free guest parking during stay
- Internet
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Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
- Parking
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Free parking, Free guest parking during stay, Self parking, Free self parking, Valet parking, Free valet parking, Parking nearby, Free parking nearby
- Room Amenities
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- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- DVD/VCR
- DVD player
- CD player
- Premium bedding
- Voice mail
- Direct-dial phone
- Phone
- Multi-line phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary bottled water
- Wake-up calls
- Daily housekeeping
- Extra towels/bedding
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathroom phone
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Sewing kit
- Slippers
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Handheld showerhead
- Makeup/shaving mirror
- Bathroom scale
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Trouser press
- Desk
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Iron/ironing board
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Washer/dryer
- iPod docking station
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Digital TV service
- HDTV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Ergonomic chair
- Cordless phone
- Speakerphone
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- In-room massage available
- Climate control
- Soundproofed rooms
- Down comforter
- Down blanket
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- ESPN
- HBO
- Pillow menu
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- LCD TV
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Day bed
- Dining
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Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning in the coffee shop between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Bombay Brasserie - Overlooking the city, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves dinner only.
Mint Restaurant - Overlooking the city, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Afternoon tea is offered.
The Twankey Bar - Overlooking the city, this tapas bar specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner, light fare, appetizers, and drinks. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
In Room Dinning 24 Hours - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.
Lobby Lounge - This café serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Afternoon tea is offered. Open 24 hours.
In-room dining choices include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night fare, available from 24-hour room service.
- Recreation
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Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness facility.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Dock nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Swimming on site
- Boat cruises nearby
- Spa
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Jiva Grande Spa at Taj has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. Visitors of this spa can round out their time of relaxation with a trip to the boutique.
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
- Number of treatment rooms 9
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Minimum age to access spa is 16
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Spa boutique
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Turkish bath/Hammam in spa
- Accessibility
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To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
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Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
- Check-out
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Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
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Accepted at this hotel: JCB International, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club
- Pets
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Pets not allowed
- General
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Early departure fee charged
- Fees
- Show non-mandatory fees HideThe following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: ZAR 230 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: ZAR 230 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Additional Details
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel.
Awards & Affiliations
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- Taj Cape Town is listed in the 2010 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.
- This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.
- The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
National Rating
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Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa’s official quality assurance organization.