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/ éjszaka
Foglaljon ezt, ha 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.
Miért szeretik az emberek
- 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
Gyors áttekintés: A glossy, glass-and-steel business hotel that feels a bit like a spaceship landed in a shopping mall complex—convenient, safe, but sterile.
Értékelte @Michaela_romanosmith: 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.
Az itt szállók ezt mondták
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
Tisztaság és karbantartás
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.
Alvásminőség™
7.5CSENDES
0-4HANGOS
4-7.5KÖZEPES
7.5-10CSENDES
- Neighbors in connecting rooms
- Hallway noise
Foglalás előtt
Jó tudni
- 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)
Mit csomagoljak be
- 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)
Szobagenie
Legjobb szobák
- Mountain Facing Rooms (higher floors) for the iconic Table Mountain view
- Corner rooms for extra light (but keep blinds closed to manage heat)
Kerülendő szobák
- Connecting rooms (noise bleed)
- Lower floor rooms facing the mall (less privacy, worse view)
Szobakérés Genie – másolás és beillesztés
“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.”
GYIK és rejtett tippek
Minden, amit tényleg tudni szeretnél a foglalás előtt.
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.
Insider tippek
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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.
5 dolog, amit tudnod kell az utazás előtt
💡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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