The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK, in City Bowl, is one of those. The reasonable location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, within an easy walk of the city centre, with the kind of rhythm a city…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK, in City Bowl, is one of those. The reasonable location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, within an easy walk of the city centre, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi and on-site parking as the small things that add up over a stay. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. With well over 4,000 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. Recent rates have been hovering around €73 a night, which lands as a fair-value option for the city. Whether The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Cape Town more often than not.