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#15 of 189 hotels in Cape Town
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  • Rooms: 130
  • Address: New Church & Victoria Street, (formerly Extreme Hotel) Cape Town 08000 South Africa
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
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“Quirky, fun hotel”

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice

Mar 10, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a fun hotel, a short walk from Long St in central Cape Town.

I was extremely impressed with the front desk staff - they were all young, positive and all really tried to help and be as friendly as possible.

The dark hallways won't be to everyone's taste with extreme, garish colours. The rooms weren't huge, but were very comfortable with free wi-fi.

Breakfast was excellent with a good range of eating options.

The only negative I found was with the bar staff. They didn't share the same positive customer focused approach as the front desk staff. Despite this the bar is worth a look, if only to check out the 6 themed toilets (!!!)..

Overall a fun, different hotel!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Great front desk staff
    • Disliked — Bar staff could do with some customer service training
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richardlondon's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: November 14, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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“Great, but not for everyone”

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5 of 5 stars
Cambridge, England
Feb 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed here to two nights on a business trip. The hotel is comfortable, the food good, but it has a certain style. There are three themes lifts (I personally liked the shark cage), there is a climbing wall, and all the TVs in the bar are were showing extreme sports.

The room had modern décor and the shower a glass window so you could look into the room and out to Table Mountain (or even the other way).

I would describe some of the colours as gross and they could be seen as extremely tacky! But they work here and give the place a feel like no other. You will love it or hate it!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The way out decor, the edgy style
    • Disliked — Too many TVs in the bar
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MikeandPippa's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Solo traveller
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 08, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Quirk, strangeness and charm.”

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4 of 5 stars
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Feb 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

One of the most strangely decorated hotels I have ever stayed at. It was definitely a bit of a shock on arrival at midnight after a long flight from the UK. However everything works well and its fun discovering all the new quirks. The smoking, or as they call it coughing, room is hilarious.
The best thing about the hotel is the staff, friendly, helpful and professional. Food is good, the bar is excellent and the location is almost perfect.
Would definitely return here.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The staff.
    • Disliked — Nothing.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Abz1963's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: December 19, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $120 (year-round)
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“Great value and excellent style”

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice

Jan 28, 2008

We stayed in this fabulous hotel for 2 nights in June 2007 and couldn't fault it. The attention to detail was excellent with touches like a glass of fruit juice as you check in, and a pin-code safe in the bedroom. The room was amazing with a really comfortable king-size bed and a view of Table Mountain that was difficult to tear myself away from. I loved the shower which had a floor-to-ceiling window into the bedroom!

Breakfast in the restaurant was excellent, as was the room service and especially the cocktails!

Didn't get to try out the climbing wall on the days we were there, but it looked very impressive.

The staff were very helpful in organising taxis and recommending places to visit etc.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Cool style
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ScubaSueGlasgow's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 25-34
Member since: January 28, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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“Very Hip! Very Comfortable! VERY HOSPITABLE!”

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5 of 5 stars
Atlanta, Georgia
Jan 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

What a pleasant experience! We stayed at this hotel (now the Protea Fire & Ice) for 4 nights leading up to Christmas. It was at the tail end of our South African holiday and needed something comfortable and well-suited for our needs. This place met them.

Number 1, the service was impecible! I'm a stickler for hotel service. Having spent many years in the industry, I look for it and expect it. It is obvious that this hotel company and the management values excellent guest service. They delivered. I LOVE when employees remember me and call me by name. We were ALWAYS greeted with kind smiles and service. From reption, to the restaurant, the bar, to transportation, everyone made us feel very welcome. Thank You!

The design was well planned and comfortable. Often times hotels try to go trendy and hip and end up looking overdone or cheap. Not this place. The design is hip and quality. And...with a nice sense of humor.

Price/Value it was worth it. The room was comfortable and necessary for our tour days. Upkeep and housekeeping is excessive...but they do it with ease.

The Pool...is odd. I would have loved to swim but its difficult to relax with restaurant patrons watching you. Also...my only issue was the bar staff was sometimes not as attentive as everyone else.

Regardless, they delivered. The location is a little sketchy but we never felt unsafe. The hotel provided us with gracious transportation and quick service. They're hired cars are a little more than taxi's but the service and speed was impressive.

Good Job!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Attentive Service and Comfortable bed and HVAC
    • Disliked — Location and the Pool setting.
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JimAtlanta's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: December 05, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Other
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Address: New Church & Victoria Street | (formerly Extreme Hotel), Cape Town 08000, South Africa