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Fondly known as the "Mother City" and the capital city of the Western Cape Province, this stunning, vibrant and cosmopolitan South African city offers all the entertainment, nightlife, shopping opportunities, gourmet and wine feasts, galleries and museums that any visitor could hope for. Combine this with some of the world's most breathtaking rugged and diverse scenery, world famous beaches and World Heritage Sites and visitors to Cape Town are in for the holiday of a lifetime. As South Africa's premier tourist destination and the oldest city in the country, Cape Town hotels are as varied as the city itself. Offering an eclectic array of fine establishments from boutique arty lodges, inns, B&Bs and budget accommodation to fabulous four and five star luxurious hotels, Cape Town hotels provide for all visitors, no matter what their budget or interests.
The history of Cape Town began in 1652 with the arrival of The Dutch East India Company, who under Jan Van Riebeck set up a supply station for ships heading East. Further immigrants arrived from England and continental Europe and together with the Khoisan tribes already in the area and slaves brought in from across the globe, the dynamic and eclectic mix of cultures, peoples and languages that make up Cape Town was forged. Today, this favorite world city is a sought after destination for conferences, conventions and world events and is a South African host city to the 2010 Fifa World Cup Soccer Tournament, one of the world's premier sporting events.
Located at the tip of the African continent and far from the rest of the world, it was as if Cape Town knew they had to offer something special to attract visitors. The plethora of activities and sites is endless, starting with the famous Table Mountain occupying pride of place in the center with its white cloud "tablecloth" and the Atlantic Seaboard and Table Bay stretching out in front. The cable car is ready to take visitors to the top where they can enjoy panoramic scenes of Devils Peak and Lions Head and the Cape Peninsular that just out into the ocean and is regarded as one of the most diverse and spectacular floral kingdoms in the world.
Cape Town hotels offer stunning views over the mountains, gorgeous coastlines with crashing waves down below. Some even have views across to historic Robben Island, Nelson Mandela's prison home for nearly 30 years, beautiful parks and gardens including the world famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and winelands on distant slopes. Located on Clifton Beach or Camps Bay, on the fabulous Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with its magnificent trendy and exclusive shops and restaurants, in the city's historic business and financial area or in quiet leafy suburbs, Cape Town hotels are unique, refreshing and the perfect place from which to explore this exciting city.
Cape Town hotels reflect the historical origins as well as the diversity of architecture, cuisine, music and dance of the modern city. Luxurious high-rise modern city hotels contrast with the 100-years old Cape Dutch architectural style of older hotels. These have been improved and renovated to bring them into the 21st century while retaining all the charm and grace of the era in which they were built. With their warm yellow wood floors, thatched roofs, characteristic elegant white gables with double volume atriums and centuries-old fine crafted furniture, these hotels evoke the ambience and atmosphere of yesteryear.
Fabulous new arty boutique hotels offer chic and trendy accommodation with individually decorated bespoke rooms and suites. Here guests can enjoy a whimsical or ultra-modern style or the retro-look of a by-gone era complete with modern paintings and artworks, colorful rugs and dazzling carpets.
Guest rooms and suites in luxurious hotels are on a par with those in the same class in the rest of the world. With king-size sleigh beds dressed in the finest of linens, a work desk with modern communication devices such as high-speed internet access, a tea and coffee maker and exquisite Italian marble bathrooms, these rooms are the ultimate in luxury and high living.
Many Cape Town hotels offer an array of high-quality meeting spaces with splendid ballrooms, banquet halls and smaller more intimate rooms perfect for private dinner parties and celebrations or board meetings. Many also boast stunning spas that provide exquisite views over the ocean from tranquil rooms with floor-ceiling windows. Amongst others is the underground cavern spa at the Twelve Apostles which attracts international celebrities, the rich and famous with the exotic array of beauty and health treatments and therapies and relaxing and soothing massages. With full service gyms, tennis courts, scenic golf courses, walking and jogging trails, there is no end to the on-site and nearby facilities offered by Cape Town Hotels.
Cape Town is one of the world's best gastronomic cities due to the quality and diversity of cuisine with many of the finest restaurants situated in Cape Town hotels. Here guests can sample spicy Malay dishes, exotic Indian curries, delectable fresh seafood prepared by world-class innovative chefs and typical South African favorites such as "potjie", "koeksusters" and "melktert." International cuisine from around the world is on offer as well ensuring that even the most demanding gourmet is enchanted.
From Bantry Bay, Hout Bay and Clifton Beach to the winelands, Constantia Nek and Chapman's Peak, Cape Town hotels provide the perfect base from which to explore this dynamic city and all it has to offer. They also provide fabulous accommodation, fine dining, easy access to shopping and a vibrant night life that has guests returning again and again as there is always something new to do and see in Cape Town.
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