21 Kensington Crescent, Oranjezicht / Gardens, Cape Town Central, South Africa | (251) 219-4428
Chic,
modern decor with an authentic African feel
Restaurant serving lunches and a generous breakfast
Swimming
pool, hot tub, and well-maintained gardens
Free
cellphone to use during your stay
Higher
grade rooms have mountain views
Many
rooms have a private balcony or terrace
Quiet location
Free Wi-Fi
Not walking
distance to downtown
Standard Rooms have
no view
The 2inn1 Kensington
is a small, upscale boutique hotel a short taxi ride from the center of Cape Town. A
renovated Victorian house, the property is smart, stylish, and oozes African
charm. The size of the hotel ensures that guests are given personal attention, and many guests rave about friendly owners Kris and Klaus, who can give excellent local recommendations. The location may not be the most central, but the tranquil atmosphere, incredibly attentive service, attractive outdoor pool, modern rooms, fabulous views of Table Mountain, excellent breakfast, and small spa help make this one of Cape Town's most popular hotels. If it's booked, consider Parker Cottage as an alternative.
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Scene
A modern boutique hotel, with tons of local charm
This Victorian house
has been beautifully renovated into a chic, elegant inn. Communal areas are bright, fresh and modern, but also homey, as there are cozy fireplaces and leather sofas to sink into. Hints
of animal print in the decor and African artifacts give you a real taste of the
country's culture. The narrow restaurant off the lobby is sleek and sophisticated, with a green
and white color scheme and concrete floors, and has doors opening to the pool deck. The outdoor pool and garden area is impeccably
maintained and is a perfect setting to take in the spectacular mountain views.
Every part of this hotel feels calm and tranquil. Guests are mostly couples, and rave about the staff members, who go above and beyond to accommodate requests and provide local recommendations. The inn gets a lot of repeat visitors, indicative of its high level of customer service.
Location
A safe, quiet area away from the city buzz
The 2inn1 Kensington is hidden away in a quiet, residential neighborhood with stunning mountain views. It's perfect for those who want to
explore everything that Cape Town has to offer, but without the city noise. The
downside, of course, is that you're not within walking distance to downtown or the waterfront and will need to
get taxis (the staff will provide contact information for the inn's recommended taxi service). It's six minutes by taxi to downtown, seven minutes to Camps Bay, 10 minutes to
the waterfront, and 30 minutes to the airport. Taxis are fairly inexpensive, and very easy to come by.
Rooms
Spacious and chic; some have mountain views
The inn's nine rooms have a fresh, modern style. Decor includes white walls and bed
linen along complemented by tones of green and brown, and everything is maintained to the highest standard. The Standard Rooms are smaller and do not offer a view, so if it's in the budget, it’s worth
upgrading to a Luxury Room or splashing out on the Apartment Suite for lots of
floor space and fabulous mountain vistas. Most of these rooms also have a balcony or
terrace. Amenities include safes, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players, bathrobes and slippers, iPod docks, and coffee/tea facilities -- plus some unexpected extras like underfloor
heating and free minibar drinks. Wi-Fi is free. The bathrooms are contemporary and luxurious,
with double basin sinks and high-end toiletries.
Features
Thoughtful touches make your stay extra special.
The 2inn1 Kensington
offers an excellent breakfast and lunch in the restaurant daily. Dinner is also
available on request. The hotel has a small pool and hot tub, as well as a small spa offering a wide range of treatments. The tree-lined pool area is immaculately maintained and there are plenty of loungers and parasols available. Free "sundowners" are offered from
6 to 8 p.m. daily -- house wine, mixed drinks, and soft drinks. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and a particularly thoughtful extra is the loaner cellphone provided in every room.
This has numbers pre-programmed into it so when guests are out and about they can call
the hotel, its recommended taxi company, or any local number completely free
of charge.
