The Trade Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1319 reviews)
55 Shortmarket Street , Cape Town , ZA

listing image 1
Show all photos
Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

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: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1319 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
S
sofia • solo_traveller • be
8
Pros:

The music in the bar 🤩 Amazing !

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
B
Barbara • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff (especially Jerome) were extremely helpful, giving us tips and advice about where to eat, etc.
The room was a good size, with a nice, separate seating/dining area and a well-equipped kitchen.
The rooftop terrace was very nice but alas the high winds during our stay prevented us from taking full advantage of the facilities.
The breakfast in adjoining 'The Wes' was also very good, accompanied by good coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice, a nice touch.
The hop-on, hop-off bus stop is a very short walk away, which was a bonus.
We would highly recommend The Trade Boutique.

Cons:

A little more space in the bedroom to open up our suitcases would have been useful.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
M
Manuela • couple • de
8
Sehr gute Lage, mitten im Herzen, Aber deswegen auch laut. laut.
Pros:

Das Zimmer war sehr groß, komfortabel und tägliche sehr gute Reinigung.
Tolle Dachterrasse.
Die Jungs an der Rezeption waren Mega bemüht und sehr zuvorkommend.

Cons:

Das Frühstück war lecker, aber die a la carte Auswahl, bei einem 8 tägigen Aufenthalt ,zu gering.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
S
Steven • extended_group • us
9
Really enjoyed this hotel
Pros:

Great location, wonder restaurant and very helpful staff

Cons:

There were no electrical outlets in the bathroom and the toilet paper holder was broken

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
A
Annemare • couple • za
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
C
craig • couple • es
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
E
Eddie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Stay here!!!
Pros:

Excellent stay. Comfortable beds, great food and brilliant staff.

Cons:

Nothing...

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
O
Olafur Fannar • extended_group • is
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
A
Azra • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
I
Isabella • couple • gb
10
Amazing place to stay.
Pros:

The style was incredible. Everything was so thoughtfully designed. The access to the restaurant and the bar at the top was so nice!
An incredible shower, self contained space with a kitchen, and super accessible from local restaurants and bars. The staff were lovely giving us great local tips and places to eat.
Would go there again in a heartbeat!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
V
vedita • solo_traveller • mu
10
Pros:

Excellent location . Loved having the restaurant on the ground floor and the rooftop bar was very cozy and The cocktails great. The hotel itself was not very big. The decor was nice, room spacious enough. Cleaning was done everyday which was a plus point. The location is also very central and at night we could go out safely.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
F
Franco • family_with_children • it
9
Nel cuore della città, a due passi da Bo-Kaap e da Greenmarket: ideale per visitare Città del Capo.
Pros:

Posizione fantastica, personale gentilissimo, camere confortevoli, ottima prima colazione con servizio al tavolo. Su richiesta, possibilità di parcheggio auto in un garage multipiano vicinissimo e poco costoso.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
D
Daniela • couple • br
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
A
Albert • couple • nl
9
Prima locatie
Pros:

Locatie in centrum. Veel restaurants. Vriendelijk personeel. Leuke kamer.

Cons:

Lawaai. In weekend (begint donderdagavond(!)) veel lawaai van omliggende bars. Kan tot 03:00 duren.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
N
Norbert • solo_traveller • sk
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
L
Leonard • solo_traveller • za
10
Ten out of 10
Pros:

Great vibe, helpfull friendly staff, on point decor.
Breakfast was amazing

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
A
Alfredo • couple • es
9
Estancia espectacular
Pros:

La ubicación inmejorable y el personal muy amable

Cons:

Nada

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
G
Gilmo • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect find for a Capetown getaway
Pros:

I don't normally like to give things perfect scoring but I honestly couldn't fault the Trade Boutique.
The staff were second to none. Both Sheldon and Jerome continuously went above and beyond for us; even remembering simple little details which made it extra nice.
The rooms were so big and spacious with lots of features and good comfort.
Breakfast in The Wes Cafe was a delight with friendly staff and tasty food.
Complimentary arrival drink at the rooftop.

Cons:

Nothing.
Some people say about noise. We arrived on a saturday so yes you could hear a little music outside but it was actually nice and relaxing and felt like background music. We were there until Wednesday and no other night had music playing.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
J
Jane • couple • nz
10
Pros:

The location was great lots of restaurants & bars just outside the hotel door.
Breakfast prefect especially the freshly squeezed orange juice
The staff at the reception where amazingly helpful
The rooftop bar cocktail waiters top notch as was the Sunday live music

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
E
Elena • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee