1. Mount Nelson
Orient Express Hotels
Built in 1899 this is the grand old lady of the Cape Hotels, painted blush pink in the 1920s, with a rose bred to match the paintwork for her centenary in 1999. The “Nellie”, at the top end of the city centre, is a much-loved institution, famed for its gardens, its afternoon tea and the Cape Oasis restaurant. Now part of the Orient Express group, it is also a superb hotel, adding that rare blend of efficiency and charm.
Practical details:
Address: 76 Orange Street, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa, 8001
Tel: +27 21 483 1000
Price: from US$330 per room per night; breakfast marginally more.
No of rooms: 201
Star rating: *****
2. Radisson Blu Waterfront
Radisson Hotels
Practical details:
Address: Beach Road, Granger Bay P.O Box 50041 Waterfront 8002
Tel: +27 21 441 3000
Price: from US$300 per room per night; breakfast optional extra.
No of rooms: 177
Star rating: *****
3. Cape Grace
Cape Grace Hotel
Practical details:
Address: West Quay Road , Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town 8001
Tel: +27 21 410 7100
Price: from US$646 per room single inc. breakfast.
No of rooms: 120
Star rating: *****
4. The Westin Cape Town
Starwood Hotels
Part of the global Starwood chain, this sleek Westin hotel offers superb facilities, from the Cigar Bar to the spa and the Executive Club and excellent conference facilities. In fact, it has won the World Travel Award for Africa's Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel and been nominated as one of the best in the world. Enough said.
Practical details:
Address: Convention Square · Lower Long Street • 8001
Tel: +27 21 4129 999
Price: from US$388 per room per night single; bed and breakfast.
No of rooms: 483
Star rating: *****
5. Protea Hotel North Wharf
Protea Hotels
Within walking distance of both the V&A Waterfront and the Convention Center, this is a comfortable hotel, ideal for those who are making a slightly longer stay in the city and want the flexibility to make themselves at home. All rooms have self-catering facilities, although the complex also has an in-house restaurant and as well as a gym and pool and the pizzeria opposite also has an arrangement for meals and room service with guests.
Practical details:
Address: 1 Lower Bree Street, Cape Town
Tel: +27 (21) 443 4600
Price: from US$181 per room per night; breakfast optional extra.
No of rooms: 67
Star rating: ****
6. The Townhouse Hotel & Conference Centre
The Townhouse, Cape Town
Practical details:
Address: 60 Corporation Street, Cape Town, 8001
Tel: +27 (0)21 465 7050
Price: from US$254 per room per night single; bed and breakfast.
No of rooms: 106
Star rating: ****
7. Taj Cape Town
© Taj Hotels
If any building deserves to be a business hotel this is it - it used to be the South Africa Reserve Bank! Now one of the city's most lavishly upmarket hotels, right in the historic city centre, it is a new hotel that has managed to recreate an age of colonial splendor, complete with modern amenities and technology. It has a fitness suite, Club floor, spa, conference facilities and several excellent restaurants including some of Cape Town's finest Indian cuisine.
Practical details:
Address: Wale Street Cape Town 8001
Tel: +27(0) 21 819 2000
Price: from US$470 per person per night single; self-catering.
No of rooms: 177.
Star rating: *****
8. Circa on the Square
Circa on the Square Hotel
Practical details:
Address: 15 Anton Anreith Arcade Foreshore, Cape Town
Tel: +27 (0)21 431 8820
Price: from US$160 per room per night double.
No of rooms: 47
Star rating: ****
9. Blackheath Lodge
Blackheath Lodge
For those who prefer a home away from home, this lovely Victorian lodge at the foot of Signal Hill offers a great combination of cosy comfort, great efficiency and relaxation. Staff are happy to go above and beyond the call of duty to help facilitate your business needs, breakfast is great and best of all, you have and the chance to relax on the verandah or in the garden by the pool.
Practical details:
Address: 6 Blackheath Road, Sea Point, Cape Town 800.
Tel: +27214392541
Price: from US$143 per room per night; bed and breakfast.
No of rooms: 10
Star rating: unrated
10. Cape Heritage Hotel
Cape Heritage Hotel
A fabulously restored historic house in downtown Cape Town, built in 1771, this is now an imaginative boutique hotel that has decorated every room individually and with real flair. It combines the building's history, using antiques with modern chic and African art to create something very very stylish. You can dine at the hotel (with organic and wheat-free options) but as it's set on Heritage Square, there are plenty of other local options available.
Practical details:
Address: 90 Bree Street, Cape Town 8000
Tel: +27 21 424 4646
Price: US$311 per room; bed and breakfast.
No of rooms: 17
Star rating: *****