This would have been our 4th stay at The Cape Grace, but our first since the new look, all we can say is "WOW" !!!!
The first thing you notice is the massive floor to ceiling painted mural depicting life in the Cape during the time of the Dutch East India Company.
For anyone looking for an authentic South African experience (and not just another 5 star hotel that could be anywhere in the world) the Cape Grace is definitely it.
Those chandeliers are worth the visit, very quirky and totally different. We had drinks at the Bascule bar (when the weather is good you have the option of sitting out at tables under umbrellas with a view of table mountain and the yachts leaving for day trips). We ate at the Signal restaurant on our 2nd night and had one of our best fillets ever. The restaurant comes alive at night, and with a string quartet playing – just set the mood. Our 3rd night was room service (we had had a busy Sunday) how refreshing to see a mix of tapas on the room service menu; we ordered a few options and were not disappointed.
The breakfast buffet or hot menu choice, has everything you could possible want, Oh and those cappuccino’s, one every morning at breakfast and one in the lounge/library with the papers, what a way to start the day. Without doubt our best cappuccino in Cape Town – and we should know.
We could carry on about great location blah, blah, but what truly sets the Cape Grace apart is the management and staff - nothing is too much trouble and everybody has a smile, as they say happy staff, happy guests.
We extended our stay for another night as we could not drag ourselves away…..............TOTALLY AWESOME, well done guys............Can’t wait to return.

Everything you expect from a 5 star hotel. The location was the best part because it was a short walk to the waterfront and short car drive to the botanical gardens. Also, they will provide a car to take you to/from Tabletop Mountain. You will need to take the trip as soon as the mountain top is clear because it can change very quickly.
If you want luxury and convenience, stay at Cape Grace.

We stayed at the Cape Grace on the final leg of our South African trip and had a great time. The rooms have a nice minimalistic decor and the hotel restaurant serves delicious meals. It has a top location on the V&A Waterfront but what stroke me the most about the place is the high standard of service. On the last day my partner suffered from a migraine and without any additional charges we were given a room for the afternoon until we had to leave for the airport. Top customer service! There is also a good spa along with a lovely pool area.

Cape Grace is a beautiful hotel. The room we had was huge, newly refurbished and very comfortable. The staff was warm and helpful; always smiling. They offer guests a great service: free transportation in a BMW Series 7 sedan to any place within 10 miles of the hotel. The only drawback was the food. It was just okay, not what I would expect from a 5 star hotel.