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Our favourite rooms: Room 1 has wonderfully soothing decor and double balcony, with a fireplace, and excellent views over the city and Table Mountain. Room 7 is the room without a view, but its allure is that it is very secluded and has its own private garden and incredible outdoor-feel bathroom. Note: the hotel will not guarantee a specific room in high season; they'll try their best but need to retain flexibility.
Packing tips: No need to take your towels or beach bags in summer – the hotel provides these, as well as factor-30 sun lotion by the pool. In winter they'll lend you umbrellas. And remember your gym kit to take advantage of the access to Virgin Active.

Cape Town hotels: ZCT Kensington Place, need to know

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Smith card offer: A glass of champagne on arrival, and a complimentary bottle of wine. Members also receive a presentation box of aromatherapy bath and massage oils

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Kensington Place

Cape Town, South Africa[view map]

Style: The city's original designer den
Setting: Foothills of Table Mountain

Kensington Place is Cape Town’s original boutique bolthole, located on the slopes of Table Mountain, a stroll from all the action, and a drive from amazing beaches. Discerning urbanites after a cool city break benefit from its Kloof Street position, but it's removed enough to allow them to enjoy some romance and R&R. In addition to the hotel’s design appeal, superb service makes this sanctuary special, along with little extras such as free champagne and oysters.

Need to know

Rooms: Eight.
Rates: R1,600–R3,410, including breakfast and tax.
Check-out: 11.30am, but flexible, depending on availability.
Facilities: Solar-heated pool, in-room pamper sessions, off-street parking, library. Off-site exercise facilities (aerobics, tennis, squash, weights, etc) through Virgin Active. In rooms: laptop, free WiFi, beach bag and towels, air-con.
Also: All rooms are non-smoking; ashtrays are provided on terraces and in the lounge bar. There's a five-night minimum stay from 20 december to 2 January.

Food & drink

Hotel restaurant: Light, healthy food, using the freshest of ingredients. Lunch is low-key and along the lines of the room-service menu (see below); supper is private-dining style. Our favourite feature is that breakfast is served all day.
Dress code: Dress up as much as you want if you plan to hit CT's hippest nightspots.
Top table: Grab a table on the porch – the weather is almost always fair, but even when it isn't entirely lovely, this is a wonderful spot.
Room service: Pastas, salads, open sandwiches, fresh fruit, cheese and antipasto platters available throughout the day.
Hotel bar: Open 24 hours a day; there’s always a smiling soul on hand to mix you a cocktail. The Kensington Place cocktail is a mix of vodka, lime, soda water and bitters – perfect for balmy summer evenings.

Also worth knowing

Children: This hotel is better suited to couples - leave the children at home!

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A glass of champagne on arrival, and a complimentary bottle of wine. Members also receive a presentation box of aromatherapy bath and massage oils

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