The Cape Diamond Hotel is a boutique hotel opened in 2005 and housed in a historic Art Déco property dating from the 1930s.
Originally built to serve as the corporate head office of one of South Africa's biggest jewellery stores, it is located within 400 metres of Greenmarket Square and the Parliament building.
The 60 guestrooms are spread over nine floors and blend contemporary décor with Art Déco touches.
- All have double cotton Percale sheets and bathrooms with hair dryers.
- Amenities include satellite television and ceiling fans.
- Some rooms have balconies overlooking Longmarket or Parliament Street.
A rooftop terrace features a spa tub and views of the city below.
Guests can start the day with a continental buffet breakfast, and the restaurant Patat offers a modern fusion of traditional South African cuisine. The hotel also houses its own bar.
Those on business will benefit from conference facilities and a range of audio visual equipment.
Practical amenities include laundry facilities.
The hotel is located on a narrow one way street and parking is provided in a secure 24-hour guarded parking garage across the street for 45 ZAR per day.
For those wishing to explore the city, the Cape Town Company Gardens and Castle of Good Hope are just 500 metres away, the lively Victoria and Albert Waterfront and Table Mountain are within five kilometres of the hotel, and Clifton Beach is seven kilometres away.
Cape Town International Airport is 25 kilometres away and takes approximately 20 minutes to reach by car.
Based on information provided by ian.com.
