The hype
Guests love the safety and mall access, but many are baffled by the lack of bathroom privacy.
Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers
$130-220 / 每晚
如果以下情況適用，請預訂 You're a business traveler or shopaholic who wants safe, predictable luxury connected to a massive mall, and you don't mind being 15 minutes from the city center.
為什麼人們喜歡它
- Direct pedestrian bridge access to Canal Walk Shopping Centre (400+ stores)
- Rooftop pool deck with killer views of Table Mountain
- Excellent breakfast buffet with extensive variety
快速概覽： A glossy, glass-and-steel business hotel that feels a bit like a spaceship landed in a shopping mall complex—convenient, safe, but sterile.
由 @Michaela_romanosmith 評論: I checked into the Marriott Crystal Towers and was blown away by the rooftop vibe. My room had incredible floor-to-ceiling windows, but the real highlight was grabbing a cocktail by the pool at sunset. It feels like a total urban oasis away from the city noise.
住過這裡的客人說
Reality check
You are not 'in' Cape Town here; you are in Century City, which is a sanitized bubble 15km away from the vibe of Long Street or Clifton Beach.
- You have early meetings in Century City
- You want to shop at Canal Walk until you drop
- Safety and secure parking are your top anxieties
清潔與維護
8.5
- Housekeeping: Generally sharp, but recent reviews mention missed spots like dirty windows.
- Bathroom hygiene: Clean, but the open design means water can splash out, creating slip hazards.
- Maintenance: Showing age. Reports of creaky toilets, broken treadmills, and peeling laminate in some rooms.
- Linens & towels: Crisp and high quality, typical Marriott standard.
- Odors & scents: Usually fresh, though some 'musty' complaints pop up in older reviews.
睡眠品質評分™
7.5安靜
0-4吵雜
4-7.5中等
7.5-10安靜
- Neighbors in connecting rooms
- Hallway noise
預訂前須知
須知事項
- Self-parking is surprisingly cheap at ~ZAR 50/night
- The hotel is 100% smoke-free
- Uber is the best way to get to the CBD (approx. R100-R150 one way)
打包清單
- Universal travel adapter (Type M is standard in SA, but hotel has some international plugs)
- Windbreaker (Century City is notoriously windy)
- Swim cap (if you plan to brave the cold pool)
房間精靈
最佳選擇
- Mountain Facing Rooms (higher floors) for the iconic Table Mountain view
- Corner rooms for extra light (but keep blinds closed to manage heat)
應避免的房間
- Connecting rooms (noise bleed)
- Lower floor rooms facing the mall (less privacy, worse view)
房間請求精靈 – 複製並貼上
“I am traveling for business and require a quiet room on a high floor, specifically NOT a connecting room. If available, a Mountain Facing view would be appreciated.”
常見問題與隱藏小貼士
預訂前您真正想知道的一切。
Is the pool heated?
No, and reviews confirm it is 'ice cold' in winter and brisk in summer due to the wind.
Can I walk to the V&A Waterfront?
Absolutely not. It is a 15-20 minute highway drive. You can walk to Canal Walk Mall only.
Is there a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, but it is not free. Expect to pay around ZAR 535 per vehicle one way.
How bad is the bathroom privacy?
It's a glass cylinder shower in the bedroom. The toilet has a door, but you can see the silhouette of the person showering. Awkward for non-couples.
Is breakfast included?
Not usually in the base rate. It costs ~ZAR 295 per person if added separately.
Is the area safe?
Yes, Century City is one of the safest precincts in Cape Town with 24/7 private security and cameras.
內幕秘訣
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Ask the concierge for a pass to the Virgin Active gym next door; the hotel gym is a closet.
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The '1% Tourism Levy' is a standard addition to your bill in South Africa; it's voluntary but awkward to opt out of.
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Brick Lane Eatery is a hidden gem just across the canal if you want a dog-friendly, non-mall vibe.
出發前需要知道的 5 件事
💡The 'open plan' bathroom means the sink is basically in the hallway of your room.
💡The wind in Century City can be ferocious compared to the city bowl; the pool deck often closes because of it.
💡There is a 'Salt Room' in the spa that helps with sinus issues.
💡The hotel is a favorite for local conferences, so the lobby can get swamped with delegates wearing lanyards.
💡You can take a ferry boat along the canals from the hotel to the mall.
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