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Ritz Hotel

Camberwell & Main Roads, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Ritz Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 3.7 out of 5 based on 48 reviews from 3 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Based on 48 reviews
from 3 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "I would stay at the Ritz again, and would recommend this Hotel to Friends and Family visiting this area." source Orbitz

    "All and all a great place to stay." source Hotels.com

    "Great hotel for the price." source Expedia

    "It was in a great location and overall a good experience." source Orbitz

    "I would recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Cape Town." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "Rooms were clean however had trouble with the washroom." source Orbitz

  • Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "Pros: Front desk staff, tour agency off lobby, full breakfast buffet, safe neighborhood with nearby restaurants and internet places." source Hotels.com

    "The location was near the waterfront and public transportation, so that was good." source Expedia

    "It is centrally located and the staff is very helpful." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Revolving restaurant on 22nd floor well worth a visit as ambience and food good and reasonably priced by Western standards." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "The room upkeepers are substandard." source Orbitz

    "Flushing toilet was very difficult - pipes run in wall behind the mirror and it sounds like a waterfall in the room." source Hotels.com

    "None of my room requests were answered: Asked for high floor ocean view - got 5th floor swimming pool view. Asked for refabrished room - got and old room with uncloseable closet doors." source Expedia

    "The carpet in the room was dirty, the bathtub was dirty and the lights did not work." source Hotels.com

    "The first room we had had no TV and bathroom that was in need of a couple of things." source Expedia

More information on Ritz Hotel

Located in an excellent position 300 meters from the beach, enjoying the best Atlantic Ocean seaboard views, the Cape Town Ritz Hotel offers easy access to the V&A Waterfront and to the most attractive beauties of Cape Town. The Cape Town Ritz Hotel is particularly appreciated by businessmen thanks to its meeting and conference spaces, however it is estimated by tourists due to the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, that makes it the perfect place for a stay in Cape Town in total comfort. Hotel amenities include restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi hydromassage tub, curio shop, reading lounge, wireless Internet connection, room service from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., laundry service, car rental and 24-hour reception.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1100

Year Built:

1999

Year Renovated:

1999

Total Rooms:

222 rooms.222

Total Floors:

21 floors.

Rooms:

222

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-72 hours, If cancelled up to 4days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled up to 3days before date of arrival, 50% of the first night will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Directions

From Cape Town International Airport (CPT): Distance to Ritz Hotel is 25 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes' drive. Getting there. Taxis are available from the airport's authorised taxi company, Touch Down. Travellers are advised not to use unauthorised taxis. The fare to the city centre is approximately 200 ZAR. Door to door shuttle buses are available, and can be pre booked at arrivals. Prices are all subject to change. Getting around. The Ritz Hotel is on Camberwell Road. Trains and buses run throughout the city, but driving is the best way to get around. Many attractions are clearly signposted, however, parking can be difficult. Taxis are available but can be expensive. The hotel has a secure garage (surcharge). Driving directions. From Cape Town International Airport: Follow the N2 to Cape Town and take the M14 to Eastern Boulevard. Take the Strand Street turn off, then turn right into Adderley Street. Then turn left into Riebeeck Street and follow this road onto Main Road Sea Point. Turn left into Camberwell Road and the hotel is on the left.

Area

Western Cape,Around Cape Town

Attractions

V And A Waterfront / AquariumNico Malan Opera HouseRhodes MemorialTable MountainThe CastleCape PointSouth African MuseumKirstenbosh Botanic GardenRobben IslandBaxter TheatreAll Major Banks 0.5w Of The HotelShell / Bp 1.5e Of The Hotel

Dining

RestaurantSituated on the twenty-first and highest floor of the building the hotel boasts Cape Town's only rotating restaurant giving breathtaking views of the whole of Capetown. An international menu is served with a good selection of wine. There is also a bar on the top floor. Breakfast is served on the second floor.

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