The Trade Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (927 reviews)
55 Shortmarket Street , Cape Town , za

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Ironing service
Massage services
Non-smoking throughout
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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.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 927 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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Nina • couple • de
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
9
Amazing! I will be back and will tell all my friends. Thanks so very much to Sheldon the team. He was superb!
Pros:

Fresh, clan and amazing customer service. Perfect location, good food and super cute vibe!

Cons:

The room was hot but Cape Town was 45 degrees!

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Marquès • couple • fr
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Caspar • couple • de
10
Pros:

Great staff, great location, great restaurant, great room!

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Phil • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • gb
7
Fun hotel in great location
Pros:

Funky vibe and great location

Cons:

Our room was divided into two areas. But the air con wasn’t strong enough to get into the bedroom part so we were very hot at night.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Jonas • couple • de
9
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Nyrenee • couple • ie
10
Pros:

The staff were fantastic, always ready to recommend nice things to do in Cape Town / restaurants to eat in / helping with any requests or information I needed

Rooftop bar was beautiful and my room was perfect for my stay. I loved having a coffee on the balcony each morning.

The location was great with CBD a short walk, close to Bo Kaap and lots of place to eat / drink on the nearby Bree Street. Ubers to other key places were also not too expensive from this location as it was so central.

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • couple • ch
8
Trotzdem war es gut, wir fühlten uns gut aufgehoben.
Pros:

Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und die Lage zur Waterfront sehr gut zu Fuss zu erreichen.

Cons:

Leider war es wegen der Bar auf dem Dach und in den Strassen am Abend sehr laut.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Moritz • couple • de
8
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Beth • extended_group • gb
9
We had a brilliant time at Trade Boutique and it was clean comfortable and felt luxurious despite the location
Pros:

Beautiful design, amazing staff, incredible food at The Wes. Rooftop bar is a highlight with fantastic cocktails and kind staff. The double room we stayed in was so comfortable, clean and a huge space!

Cons:

The location didn’t feel safe compared to other areas of Cape Town - as soon as you step out the front door. But we took usual precautions. It was also very noisy at night with local bars. Earplugs recommended

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • se
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • family_with_children • ma
9
Wonderful boutique hotel
Pros:

The staff at the hotel were truly outstanding. The location is central to many restaurants and an easy Uber to other areas of the city. The rooftop bar had a great range of drinks and wonderful cocktails. Rooms were clean and well stocked with amenities for our short stay.

Cons:

Our one room was slightly noisy at night from the street downstairs.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • de
9
Definitely worth it. Perfect hotel
Pros:

Location,
The roof top bar,
The breakfast area,
The staff

Cons:

The view from the room onto the building next door wasn’t great

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • couple • za
9
Pros:

Lovely room with all the essentials. Was perfect for a staycation with my husband.
Enjoyed the rooftop bar and complimentary breakfast at the Wes.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Birgit • couple • de
8
Tolle Lage im Bo Kaap
Pros:

Die zentrale Lage in der Altstadt war super. Restaurants, Hop on Hop off Bus, waterfront, Hafen gut erreichbar.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Mhlongo • couple • za
10
Pros:

Everything even the staff was helpful and ever smiling

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
10
Perfect choice for Cape Town
Pros:

Excellent location with great staff. Very clean and spacious room.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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De • extended_group • be
8
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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singh • family_with_children • ae
9
Comfortable stay and excellent staff (particularly those at reception)
Pros:

Breakfast was ok. Can be improved upon.

Cons:

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2026-03-06 • via Nuitee