The Trade Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1172 reviews)
55 Shortmarket Street , Cape Town , za

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Uncomfortable mattress
Limited breakfast options
Rooftop bar closed

Categories

Cleanliness
8.73
Clean and functional rooms noted, some minor concerns about noise.
Service
9.4
Staff were consistently described as friendly, attentive, and excellent.
Location
9.24
Central location with easy access to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
8.19
Room size was pleasant, but some complaints about mattress comfort.
Amenities
8.72
Good facilities, though some issues with rooftop access.
Value for Money
8.68
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Good quality food but limited breakfast options for some.
Overall Experience
9
Overall a great experience with some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 00:54

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation: Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities, including a fridge, oven, and flat-screen TV.

Convenient Location: Ideally situated in the heart of Cape Town, with popular attractions like the V&A Waterfront just a short distance away.

Top-notch Services: Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and on-site restaurant for a hassle-free stay.

Experience comfort and convenience at The Trade Boutique Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1172 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.73
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.19
Amenities: 8.72
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 9
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Smith solo_traveller nz
9
Pros:

Great location, easy walk to lots of places and hospo

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Lawrence solo_traveller za
9
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Mkhwanazi solo_traveller za
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
M
Marcin solo_traveller za
10
Pros:

All

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Amlay couple za
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Otilia couple ro
9
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Holly solo_traveller za
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Holly solo_traveller za
10
Think the Grand Budapest hotel in Cape Town!
Pros:

Wow Xolani was such a gem, I had such h a lovely stay i even extended it from the night before, checkin was super easy and efficient, I arrived early so I had a lovely welcome drink at the roof to bar, when I got to the room my bags were in the room, the room was absolutely beautiful, whoever did the interior design knocked it out the park, i loved everything about it, super comfy queen bed i slept like a baby, the housekeeping staff were super friendly aswell, I was also greeted with a smile, it is such a pity cape town is getting cold it would of been lovely to make use of that beautiful rooftop pool, the bar man at the rooftop bar was also super cool and so was his lovely manager ,all in all I had a lovely stay and the hotel is absolutely beautiful will definitely stay again!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple de
10
Einfach Klasse
Pros:

Die Lage ist Spitze und das Personal auch

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Flavia solo_traveller ro
9
Great location, great vibes
Pros:

The staff were really friendly, the location is perfect - near many good restaurants. The apartment is spatius and has everything one might need for a comfortable stay.
The breakfast is a la carte and the selections is really good.

Cons:

Accross from the hotel is a very nice bar that turned club starting with Thursday and going into the weekend (it was also First Thursday). Our hotel room windows were oriented in that direction. We got very little sleep in those nights. The hotel staff offered to move us, so that was nice.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Abdelraouf solo_traveller fr
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Naidoo solo_traveller za
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Clean, perfectly positioned and staff were amazing.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Luisa couple de
8
Pros:

The bigger room with two apartments was very nice! I loved the fact that things were sorted as soon as possible. Staff were nice! The rooms smelled very nice!!

Cons:

You can hear a lot through the wall; doors closing, people talking, staff cleaning.
When we arrived the door to our room was broken, but the staff was able to fix it quickly.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Saïd couple fr
10
A wonderful hotel that made an exceptional stay in a remarkable city and region even more enjoyable.
Pros:

Tout.
La qualité des appartements.
La gentillesse du personnel.
L’emplacement.
La propreté.

Cons:

Ras

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple br
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
S
Siya couple za
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
A
Alex couple be
9
Plezant
Pros:

Ontbijt bij de buren was heel goed.
De service aan de receptie was de vriendelijkheid zelve. Leuke kamer, proper en een mooie rooftopbar.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Tazzy M solo_traveller za
9
Pros:

The staff were extremely friendly. Loved the aesthetic of the hotel.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller za
10
Pros:

Best hotel we've stayed in for years. Impeccably clean, and the location is unbeatable. Amazing staff!

Cons:

A bit noisy at night, but the double windows tone it down by at least 80%.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Maria solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

Good location, great staff, comfy rooms. Liked the a la carte breakfast, was fun to see how the pedestrian street transformed to a casual drinks and music area during Sunday afternoon.

Cons:

Music from nearby bars can be heard at night during the weekend - not an issue as long as you bring earplugs.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee