I stayed at at five other guest houses and Hotels in Islamabad Pakistan before I found the New Cape and I believe you would be hard-pressed to find a better place in Islamabad for the price.

The house is a large villa which is immaculate and spacious with hi-speed Internet, and large rooms with plenty of light. I was fortunate to have a huge balcony as well.

The house is centrally located in an upscale, quiet and secure residential neighborhood within walking distance between the two nicest markets in the city, which host good best bookshops, clothing stores, bakeries and restaurants.

However, the traditional Pakistani food served at the guest house is excellent and all the dishes I ordered tasted homemade.

The owner, Karim, is very friendly and will gladly try to assist you with any assistance you may need. (I didn't have a vehicle and needed to travel around the city for business several days while I was there - Karim always arranged for an honest driver to take me around for a fair price.)

The staff is also extremely helpful and well-mannered.

For those who have never traveled to Islamabad or have not been there recently, the city experiences frequent blackouts or "load-shedding" as Pakistanis refer to it, particularly during the warmer months.

Not to worry: Karim has installed a system that saves electricity when the power is on and distributes it during the load-shedding hours. This way, you have light during the evening and Internet access at all times.

I feel very grateful I found the New Cape Grace.