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Hollow On The Square

Ryk Tulbagh Square, Cape Town, 800, South Africa
Hollow On The Square
Real Traveler Rating: 3.7 out of 5 based on 6 reviews from 3 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Based on 6 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "I highly recommend this place." source Hotels.com

    "Overall, I would recommend this place to the business traveler." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "The customer service at this hotel was good, however below are the issues I encountered during my stay: - I had multiple occurrences of dirty/soiled towels delivered from housekeeping during room cleaning _ I could not get more than two towels delivered to the room - The vent in the bathroom was very dusty - Irons are not allowed in the rooms, so we had to send our clothing out ironing sometimes twice daily (quite an inconvenience) - Each time you need the hotel shuttle it is a minimun charge." source Hotels.com

    "Rooms were small, but very clean and nice." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "Breakfast was often crowded with not the best service, but the food was fine and a cook-to-order station provided everything you need." source Expedia

    "The service of the staff was outstanding and certainly made up for the maintenance problems." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "Hotel does not have internet and working phones in rooms." source Expedia

More information on Hollow On The Square

Location. The Hollow on the Square Hotel is a modern property located in Cape Town city centre, one kilometre from Cape Town Castle and five kilometres from the Table Mountain cable car. Cape Town International Airport is 20 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 40 minutes. Hotel Features. The Hollow on the Square Hotel houses an informal, contemporary bar. Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby, and the hotel's public areas are equipped with wireless Internet access. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk are on hand to exchange currency, provide room service and look after valuables in the safe deposit box, and the concierge can help plan sightseeing tours. Motorists will find secure parking available on site. The Hollow on the Square's Amici restaurant serves a range of modern Italian dishes, accompanied by an extensive wine list, in a colourful, contemporary setting. Guestrooms. The 60 guestrooms have contemporary decor and feature light fabrics juxtaposed with dark wood furnishings. Amenities include LCD television with premium cable channels and pay movies, wireless Internet, direct dial phones, coffee/tea makers and bathrooms with tubs and showers. Expert Tip. Cape Town is best viewed from the top of Table Mountain. The cable car's rotating floors offer a spectacular 360 degree aerial view of the city.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1100

Year Built:


Total Rooms:

60 rooms.60

Total Floors:

4 floors.

Rooms:

Single room, Standard twin/double room

Directions

Getting there. Taxis are available at the airport and cost approximately 200 ZAR to the hotel. Driving directions. From the airport, take the N1 to Cape Town centre. Turn left into Hans Strijdom Avenue. The hotel is on the left.

Attractions

Victoria And Alfred Waterfront 2 KmsTable Mountain 6 KmsThe ParliamentEkskom/Telekom 0.5 Miles

Dining

RestaurantThere is a smart restaurant on the ground floor that spills out onto the pedestrian terrace outside the front of the hotel. Breakfast is taken here and there is a good lunch and dinner menu too.

Information by Hotels.com

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