The Trade Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (995 reviews)
55 Shortmarket Street , Cape Town , za

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 995 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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Joaquin solo_traveller mx
10
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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W solo_traveller dk
10
An amazing stay!
Pros:

The coziness and quality of the space, its location surrounded by amazing restaurants and major tourist attractions, and the elegant friendliness of the staff made the experience exceptional.

Cons:

N/A… I’ll definitely be staying here again the next time I’m in Cape Town.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Gry solo_traveller no
9
Skal definitivt tilbake!
Pros:

Perfekt beliggenhet, nydelig frokost, strøkent på rommet hver dag og særdeles hyggelige og gjestfrie ansatte. Kommer veldig gjerne igjen! 🤩

Cons:

Dårlig trykk på vannet i dusjen og flush-knappene på toalettet hang seg ofte opp slik at vannet fortsatte å renne..

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Magali extended_group re
8
Bon séjour
Pros:

Très bel hôtel avec personnel toujours accueillant et disponible.
Bon emplacement dans une rue animée le week-end.

Cons:

Pas de parking. Nous devions nous garer dans un parking payant un peu plus haut.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Kleinhans solo_traveller za
7
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Keamogetse Leon family_with_children za
10
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Robertson couple za
8
Pros:

It was a beautiful room. Staff were amazing so friendly and the service was incredible. The staff are welcoming and really helpful. Would highly recommend the hotel.

Cons:

We unfortunately booked over first Thursday and the room we stayed in was exposed to all of the music. We had guest from the roof top bar trying to enter our room at midnight.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Prenola couple za
8
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Avela couple us
10
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Juliette solo_traveller fr
9
Super rapport qualité prix et service super !
Pros:

Très beau lieu et très bel endroit !

Cons:

La vue de la chambre

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Van zyl couple za
10
Great stay great hotel
Pros:

Overall vibe and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Stephan Eicker solo_traveller gb
7
Great little hotel for a short stay
Pros:

A well located hotel, run by a friendly enthusiastic young lady, who was very welcoming. Rooftop bar was nice and lovely view of table mountain. The room was simple but comfortable, opt if possible for high floors and the little suite as the extra room is more comfortable

Cons:

I asked for a slightly later check out and although the hotel wasn't full at all, they wanted to charge me for a 2 hour extension.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Rumbie extended_group gb
8
You need somewhere to stay, look no further…
Pros:

I could really write a long review about everything I loved but all I’ll say is if you’re looking for somewhere to stay in CPT, look no further. Shout out to Jerome and the front of house team, you guys were excellent and to the girlies at the rooftop bar - Neo, Nebula and Zandi and the rest of your team.. you made the stay memorable. Location, customer service, cleanliness, cape tow views from the rooftop.. everything was exceptional

Cons:

NA

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Kyli couple za
10
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Kenneth extended_group za
7
Would def go back!
Pros:

It’s in a nice area. Easy to walk around and staff are extremely friendly and go out of their way to make you feel special.

Cons:

The price was slightly steep but that’s all. I loved it.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Jody couple za
9
Pros:

Interior design is absolutely stunning, The understated attention to detail from rooms to restaurant Super friendly staff and the location is just 👌

Cons:

Zero

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Maria Adriana couple za
10
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Cristina extended_group es
8
2026-04-03 via Nuitee