Fodor's Expert Review Long Street Boutique Hotel

The upper floors of a beautifully restored Victorian building on trendy Long Street house this incredibly good-value boutique hotel made up of 12 luxurious rooms. Chic design—all elegant white-and-silver minimalism—retains warmth thanks to the historic setting. The service is attentive and knowledgeable. A word of warning though: you are right in the middle of the action here. While that makes sitting on the hotel's balcony and gazing at the revelers below pretty fun, and you couldn't be closer to some of Cape Town's best nightlife, there are downsides--notably, the lack of peace and quiet--too.

YOU SHOULD KNOW While every effort has been made to soundproof the rooms, street noise from the legendary Long Street nightlife does still leak in.

room

Five of the rooms have private balconies, and the hotel has good amenities (satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee in the room, ceiling fans, and a/c) for the price. The style is white and modern, with splashes of color.

YOU SHOULD KNOW The hotel is a heritage building, so the owners have been unable to make it wheelchair accessible.

bathroom

Several rooms have freestanding Victorian bathtubs, and others have walk-in showers. All are spotlessly clean and fairly spacious.

lobby

The small reception is cool and modern, with bright pictures behind the desk and brilliant staff.

dining

The hotel provides rusks downstairs for guests seeking breakfast, but has sensibly decided not to compete with the many cafes and restaurants nearby offering brilliant morning options.

Try nearby Lola's, and the avocado eggs benedict, to kick your day off the right way.

drinking

There's no bar as such, but guests can purchase drinks and snacks in the lobby and enjoy beers on the communal balcony area.