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Cape Diamond Hotel: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
corner of Longmarket and Parliament Street | in the East City near Parliament, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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Sao Paulo, SP
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Well situated and just Ok.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

Hotel with good value and well located. Nothing more.
The photos are far from representing reality. The hotel is quite deteriorated.
The receptionist Michaella was extremely helpful and careful with everything I needed during my stay at the hotel.
But some of the staff did not know give any information about the services of the hotel and the city. There were flies in the room, the window would not close and the room was cold at night. The elevator was not working right.
The breakfast was ok.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Good location at a low price”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2012 via mobile

Stayed 2 nights. Hotel is in city centre so is good for getting around. Street is a bit dark at night so we didn't venture to far after dark. Room was a reasonable size. No safe in room. Bathroom door was a sliding one which could do with being replaced for a conventional door with lock. Breakfast was ok, standard affair. Staff friendly. Not bad for its price range.

  • Stayed September 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Oslo, Norway
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Good situated, but nothing more”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2012

This is a three star hotel situated close to a lot of tourist attractions, shops, bus and train station and V&A. The rooms are okay, but it is not very sound proof so you can hear the traffic and people in the hallway quite good. The breakfast is probably the standard of a three star hotel, not much to choose from and not that tasty.

The staff is friendly but not very service minded. After asking for an adapter for the fourth time we ended up buying one at the local supermarket.

  • Stayed April 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Nairobi, Kenya
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137 reviews 137 reviews
49 hotel reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
110 helpful votes 110 helpful votes
“You get what you pay for”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2012

As we were traveling in a group, this hotel was chosen for us. It is not a bad hotel, just was not up to what I had expected.

The rooms are small, and cold. There is no heating, just a ceiling fan. The bed was comfortable, and duvet was warm. There is no soundproofing, so you can hear the lift (I was far from it), street noise, the people in your neighboring room, etc. There is no room safe (a must for South Africa).

I had no towels in the room, and had to call reception twice to get some. On Sunday their restaurant is closed, so the only option was an Indian food court across the road.

The staff were helpful. The breakfast was not bad. The location is great.

I would not stay here again.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Awful”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 25, 2012 via mobile

Room was dirty, no sheet on bed, no parking for rental car, no wifi (have to buy coupon), lifts not working properly. Disaster. Would not recommend to anyone? Very misleading info on website and Travelstart should definitely take this hotel off their listing

Stayed July 2012, traveled on business
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Also Known As:
Cape Town Diamond Hotel
Cape Diamond Hotel Cape Town, South Africa
Address: corner of Longmarket and Parliament Street | in the East City near Parliament, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Cape Town > Cape Town Central
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Ranked #94 of 121 hotels in Cape Town Central
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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