The Trade Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1234 reviews)
55 Shortmarket Street , Cape Town , za

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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 1234 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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Ana • couple • es
9
Pros:

Excelente ubicación, apartamento precioso. El chico de recepción del hotel que estaba por la mañana muy agradable, consiguió pan sin gluten para el desayuno y nos ayudó a localizar al conductor de un Uber donde me dejé olvidado mi teléfono móvil. Conseguí recuperarlo 😊

Cons:

La calefacción no funcionaba bien, hacía un poco de frío en el dormitorio.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • de
10
Top venue!
Pros:

As far as hotels go, Cape Town’s best kept secret as far as value for money, super location and the most friendly staff ever. Loved it !

Cons:

All good

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Sultan Al Ashwa-Riyadh • solo_traveller • sa
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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HP • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Uswatte • couple • au
10
Best stay in Cape Town
Pros:

The hotel is located very close to great restaurants and nightlife. We felt very safe in the neighbourhood. The staff were amazing. The breakfast was equally amazing. Great rooms - very stylish and comfortable. Great rooftop bar for the evenings.

Cons:

NA

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Kurt • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
M
Melrica • couple • za
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Aracelle • couple • br
7
Boa estadia, localização ruim!
Pros:

Estrutura boa, porém o ar condicionado fica na sala e não no quarto

Cons:

Localização! A região tem casas de prostituição e moradores de rua. Todos os dias éramos abordados por pedintes. O café da manhã deixa a desejar por ser restrito ao menu a La Carte

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
C
Christine • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Everything was worth the money you pay to sleep comfortably.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Zinhle • couple • za
7
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • za
10
Best one night stay♥️
Pros:

I like how accommodating and caring the receptionist staff were they truly a blessing and very helpful , room were clean and felt like home.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • za
7
Overall very nice. Prime location within the heart of the city. Makes up for all the shortcomings.
Pros:

I enjoyed my stay at this hotel, although the walls are a little thin, and the acoustics from the building travels quite far. you can hear people talking, showering and toilets flushing all through the night. The aircon is also fairly noisy and disruptive. But nothing that a R200 cocktail from the bar area can't fix. Had a few of those and slept well after that.

Cons:

Poor sound insulation in the room. A lot of noises picked up from outside. The bar is ridiculously expensive.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Diane • family_with_children • za
8
Pleasant hotel and staff
Pros:

The staff were lovely and the hotel what we needed for a one night stopover.

Cons:

Very noisy but was a Saturday night and the hotel did provide earplugs

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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GAVIN • couple • za
9
Enjoyable stay
Pros:

Well located near good restaurants.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Clean room. Nice rooftop bar.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Pollecutt • couple • gb
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Gaetan • family_with_children • za
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Mjuleni Mdudu • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

The place is nice and clean

Cons:

Parking 😒 is not in the building 😔

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
O
Oliver • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
G
Givalda • couple • za
10
Lovely
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

WiFi

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee