This was my first stop on a seven week trip around South Africa, and it was a pretty good way to start. Despite a slow start - the desire to get some rest after a long, long plane flight was continuously interrupted by extremely loud hotel renovations, but I was moved to another room after I complained - the hotel proved to be in a terrific location. It is walking distance to parks and parliament as well as shops, restaurants and cafes, and a short cab ride to the waterfront. The hotel itself is pretty generic, but comfortable and, if you are in the right room, it has some great views.













