Luxury Travel Advisor - August 2008 - (Page 21)

The Cape Grace (www.cape grace.com), on a private quay close to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and a private yacht marina, has 122 rooms and suites. Work started in April to give the hotel all new personalized interiors; the floor-by-floor refashioning is due for completion in September. For couples, we suggest one of the 10 Rooftop Terrace Rooms (416 has a window in the shower with a view of the marina) or eight Rooftop Luxury Rooms, whose French doors open to breakfast patios. Public Relations and Marketing Executive Eleanor Williams (eleanor@capegrace.com; 01127-21-410-7121) says that for families, the best choice is one of the eight sets of connecting rooms or a Three-Bedroom Suite with three separate rooms, a full kitchen and a dining area. We did wonder who would want to cook, however, when the trendy onewaterfront restaurant is just downstairs with an exciting fusion menu, which is strongly influenced by local Cape and Malay traditions. Clients will also enjoy the Bascule Bar, which has the largest collection of whiskies south of the equator. Global Sales Manager Carol Cowan (carol@capegrace.com; 011-27-21-410-7100) says to book as far in advance as pos- sible for a stay during the peak period (December 20 to January 5). Senior Guest Liaison Sabine Mahlman (sabine@capegrace. com; 011-27-21-410-7022) was reserved about naming celebrity guests, but would say that Bill Clinton had stayed twice, once during his term of presidency. All rooms can be booked via the GDS (www.lhw.com), but General Manager Nigel Pace (nigel@ capegrace.com; 011-27-21-4107100) is happy to field enquiries, such as upgrades for VIPs or luxury additions to rooms. The Table Bay Hotel (www. suninternational.com), on Cape Town’s lively Victoria and Alfred Waterfront next to fine restaurants, smart shops and art galleries, is a great place for travelers who like to be where the action is. All 329 rooms, divided into Luxury and Superior Luxury Rooms and Junior and Presidential Suites, have nice views, but those on the seventh and eighth floors have unhindered vistas of the famous flat-topped mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. The Corner Standard Suites on each floor have a separate bedroom, sitting room and walk-in closet and are perfect for families. The sitting room sleeper couch comfortably fits two children under the age of 12 or one child 12 to 15 years old. There are also 22 connecting rooms. The Lion’s Head Presidential Suite (726) and Table Mountain Presidential Suite (834) also have entrance halls and studies and come with butler service. Although these suites don’t have sleep beds, they do connect respectively with 732 and 830. Note: For your best clients, CAPE GRACE YACHT MARINA is on a private quay near the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront (opposite). CAPE GRACE ROOFTOP LUXURY ROOM offers views of the marina from breakfast patios (below). www.luxuryta.com August 2008 | LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR 21 http://www.capegrace.com http://www.capegrace.com http://www.lhw.com http://www.suninternational.com http://www.suninternational.com http://www.luxuryta.com

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