Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Cape Town

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Cape Town occupies an unassuming spot in City Bowl, the kind of address you only find by recommendation or by a careful read of guest reviews. The setting is part of the appeal, within an easy walk of the city centre, and the location score sits in strong territory because of it.…

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Cape Town occupies an unassuming spot in City Bowl, the kind of address you only find by recommendation or by a careful read of guest reviews. The setting is part of the appeal, within an easy walk of the city centre, and the location score sits in strong territory because of it. Rooms feel well-appointed; the touches travellers mention most are a small spa, an in-house restaurant and reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. Service tends to read as attentive without being overbearing in guest write-ups, which usually counts for more than one would expect. With around 570 reviews on the books and a solid average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €120 a night, a middle-of-the-road entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. Whether Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Cape Town is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Cape Town more often than not.