Cape Heritage Hotel

We ALWAYS stay at Cape Heritage when we go to Cape Town (we are from the USA). This visit was our 5th. It is a very centrally located heritage hotel near top-rated restaurants (several literally right across the street), shopping and many sights (the colorful Bo Kaap neighborhood is just around the corner). The staff are phenomenally friendly and helpful. The breakfasts are very tasty. The rooms are beautifully decorated. There is a courtyard with several restaurants including a place called Jerry's Burger Bar which serves a selection of amazing burgers at very reasonable prices. For those who self drive, there is a guarded parking lot just around the corner). We find it WAY nicer than staying in the ultra touristy Waterfront area.

The hotel is a very pretty old building, living up to its name. All the staff members are very helpful and friendly. The breakfast is served in three unique rooms that are like a pantry, a library and an art exhibition (we did not have breakfast though). The bathroom was huge and amazing. The location is great, probably one of the busiest and safest areas in Cape Town.

This was our 4th stay at the Cape Heritage Hotel in 3 years. We are from the US and always pick Cape Heritage because of its central location in Cape Town near wonderful shops and world-class restaurants, its amazingly friendly, caring and helpful staff, its cozy rooms and its great breakfasts. They just renovated some of the rooms and bathrooms so they have a very crisp and clean feel. There is also a secure parking lot just around the corner. Oh, and did we mention Jerry's Burgers just inside the courtyard? Mmmmm...if you like great burgers, fries and Greek salad, well you do not have to look any further!

The standard room was excellent. It was well-appointed, large enough for a couple, and clean. The breakfasts (not included in the Booking.com price of the standard room) were delicious. We had croissants, cappuccino, cheese, fresh fruit, yogurt, and muesli every day. There was also a full English breakfast available. This small boutique hotel has several rooms where breakfast tables are set out in the morning, so there was no crowding.

Having stayed here some 16 years ago, we were a little anxious as we thought it might not be as good as it used to be. Well, I'm pleased to say it is just as good as it was in 2007. It's a lovely old 16th century building with masses of character that maintains both its charm and comfort. The deluxe room (103) was wonderful, with everything from a pillow menu to roll top bath, tropical rain shower, mini bar, polished original cedar floors etc. The staff were as attentive and friendly as ever and happy to help with any questions or guidance about Cape Town.