City Club at 1 on Albert Building

Hotels
6.2 (3001 reviews)
1 Albert Road , Cape Town , za

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Internet access
Exercise/lap pool
Covered parking
Garage
Swimming nearby

Review Highlights

Pros:
Accommodating Security
Good Shower
Cons:
Dirty Rooms
Cockroaches
Poor Service

Categories

Cleanliness
4.7
Numerous complaints about dirty rooms, stained curtains, and overall lack of cleanliness.
Service
6.7
Mixed feedback; some staff were accommodating, but others lacked professionalism and responsiveness.
Location
8.7
Generally positive sentiment regarding accessibility and environment.
Room Quality
5.7
Complaints about outdated and unclean furnishings, with reports of insects in rooms.
Amenities
4.7
Poor maintenance of amenities, including dirty pools and broken facilities.
Value for Money
6.7
Customer disappointment compared to expectations based on the price paid.
Food and Beverage
5.7
Limited breakfast options and inconsistent service in food delivery.
Overall Experience
6.7
General dissatisfaction reflected in many reviews, overall stay below expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 19:50

Property Description

Central Location
Located in the heart of the Woodstock district, City Club at 1 on Albert Building offers easy access to major attractions including CTICC, Robben Island Ferry, and V&A Waterfront.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and take advantage of the year-round outdoor pool for relaxation. The 24-hour front desk ensures all your needs are met during your stay.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a choice of à la carte or continental breakfast options, featuring a selection of fruits, juice, and cheese. Perfect for a day of exploring Cape Town.

To experience the convenience and comfort of City Club at 1 on Albert Building, book your stay now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs ZAR 300 per stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.2
Based on 3001 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.7
Service: 6.7
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 5.7
Amenities: 4.7
Value for Money: 6.7
Food and Beverage: 5.7
Overall Experience: 6.7
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Andani • couple • za
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bed was not comfortable

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Zulu • solo_traveller • za
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The wifi was not working and the were cockroaches

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Iderees • couple • za
8
Pros:

The room and the balcony makes the difference. It's small but not cramped

Cons:

On arrival we had to wait for 1 and a half hours to check in despite making arrangements ahead of time

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • solo_traveller • za
1
Your last resort tk stay in Cape Town
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Dirty, the whole building smells like marjuanna, most of structures are damaged

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Faranaaz • solo_traveller • za
2
Cons:

The pictures look nothing like the room. Small space and smelled of mold in the bathroom

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
A
Alistar • couple • za
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Mbenoun • solo_traveller • za
1
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Tebogo • couple • za
6
It was good
Pros:

The location is great for moving around

Cons:

Dirty sheets

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Martha • couple • za
4
Pros:

I love the building especially the pool chilling area.Great location and check in process.

Cons:

Room 200 is not up to standard. From the lighting in the lounge, to the ventilation. I guess its due to the room set up. The place could do with a fresh coat of paint especially the room ceiling. The place looked clean but the moment u walk barefoot u can feel the sand .the place wasnt cleaned properly. Please do better.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Erin • couple • za
5
Pros:

The location wasn't too bad

Cons:

We chose to check-in between 16h00 and 17h00 , upon arrival the keys to our original apartment couldn't be found which meant that we would be placed in another room ( 912). Once we entered the 8th floor , the passage really had a terrible Marijuana smell. The room itself was not too bad but we were disappointed by the hair that was left in the shower as well as the bag of clothes ( from a previous tenant) in the cupboard. I booked for 2 people so I expected at least 2 sets of knives, forks, spoons etc , when instead we just had 1 of each for the weekend.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Serge • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Mntambo • couple • za
1
City Club at 1 Albert (Room 812)
Pros:

Security, hot water shower

Cons:

Cleanliness!!!! The curtains were stained and dirty. On the bed, the inner was dirty. The pillows had a bad smell. The plus one blue blanket was smelly. There was cushion inside the closet, its smell made the whole closet to smell bad. We also found condoms!! Quality of towels was terrible (old), when you use them parts of it remains on your body i.e. the body gets covered in white!

Dagga/weed smell in the room was unbearable (coming from next door), struggled to sleep.

Toilet keeps flushing, the mechanism is broken. The bathroom sink is partially blocked, very slow to drain.

The Wi-Fi never worked!!!! The TV has white dots across the screen.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
F
Fuaad • solo_traveller • nl
2
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Kristen • solo_traveller • au
2
Cons:

Cleanliness. Cleaning services. Ladies just open the door invading privacy. There isnt always everything needed in the unit. The train makes noise on train facing sides. It always smells like weed yet there is no smoking allowed. The bedding wasnt always clean and I had gas issues.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Martha • couple • za
10
Pros:

Everything was great

Cons:

None

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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olatunbosun • solo_traveller • za
10
It’s decent. I went there expecting a bad experience because of the negative reviews but it was actually not bad.
Pros:

It’s decent. I went there expecting a bad experience because of the negative reviews but it was actually not bad.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Thulani • extended_group • za
4
The check in and checkout time is ridiculous, the noise from the foyer is unbearable especially if you are at second flo
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Majola • solo_traveller • za
1
The stuff are help full and very friendly
Pros:

only the location of the place is ideal nonetheless Nothing was up to standard
facility very dirt, curtains dirty
broken TV
broken sitting room chair

Cons:

Nothing was up to standard
facility very dirt, curtains dirty
broken TV
broken sitting room chair

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Malikah • couple • za
3
Pros:

We liked the pool area

Cons:

The room was dirty aswell as the bathroom. They told us check in was at 15:00 we waited a hour and a half to check in. Our room had no towels and the security was not friendly at all.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Naledi • solo_traveller • za
5
Pros:

Not much really

Cons:

The check in service could be improved. The securities service could be improved, how they talk and approach the customers.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee