SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl

Cape Town, South Africa

Virgin rating

14 Stories Rooftop Bar
14 Stories Rooftop Bar

The hotel

Inspired by its setting in one of the globe’s most thrilling modern metropolises, this bold bolthole is decked out with funky design touches and those exciting treats that are the reserve of today’s urban hotels, including a rooftop bar and pool. Its location puts you among some of the city’s best museums, entertainment spots, and dining and drinking venues, with Adderley, Bree, and Long Streets all in easy reach. The city will draw you in with its buzz and attractions but, when you do return to SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl, you can tuck into South African favourites at Vigour & Verve, hit the penthouse gym, or head up to the rooftop for a quick dip in the pool – before bites and beverages at 14 Stories Rooftop Bar, with its views of the V&A Waterfront, Signal Hill, and Table Mountain.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Situated in the city centre. Transfer time from Cape Town Airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

202 trendy en-suite rooms. All with air-conditioning, WiFi access, in-room fridge and safe. Standard Rooms are contemporary in style and have city views, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Vigour & Verve (local cuisine). 14 Stories Rooftop Bar. Indoor rooftop pool. Gym. Complimentary WiFi. Dry-cleaning*.

* Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (190)
  • Very good (118)
  • Average (46)
  • Poor (23)
  • Terrible (8)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Clean and comfortable

Jul 20, 2023 nothingcomestomind Bodenham, United Kingdom

The hotel was clean and comfortable in a good location, just a short taxi ride to the waterfront. We were on the first floor (apparently fully booked so no rooms with a view available) so no view of table mountain but we could see a homeless camp on the road opposite. Cape Town is a beautiful city but there is a lot of poverty and you need to take… Read more
The hotel was clean and comfortable in a good location, just a short taxi ride to the waterfront. We were on the first floor (apparently fully booked so no rooms with a view available) so no view of table mountain but we could see a homeless camp on the road opposite. Cape Town is a beautiful city but there is a lot of poverty and you need to take care. The rooftop bar has incredible views and great cocktails although the food was of the ‘deep fried’ variety. Overall, it was good value for money, Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Terrible guest service

Apr 12, 2023 Explore03086541541

We booked an executive room. Terrible. Just below the hotelbar. Causing nuisance in the night (loud music) and in the morning (cleaning and moving chairs and tables). On top of that the fire alarm went of for no reason. Climbing 12 floors. No assistance whatsoever. On our request we moved to another, cheaper room. Anything for our rest. We were… Read more
We booked an executive room. Terrible. Just below the hotelbar. Causing nuisance in the night (loud music) and in the morning (cleaning and moving chairs and tables). On top of that the fire alarm went of for no reason. Climbing 12 floors. No assistance whatsoever. On our request we moved to another, cheaper room. Anything for our rest. We were confirmed to receive the price difference after our stay. It is April no. Still waiting for that refund. No one answers emails or reacts on calls. Really bad customer service. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel near to most of the sights.

Apr 9, 2023 BlithburySloth Whitley Bay, United Kingdom

We really liked this hotel. Friendly staff, good value and convenient for most of the sights. Good food and breakfast and played premier league matches for us in the bars. Would definitely recommend if you want a central location in a business-type hotel.
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Mar 17, 2023 Diogo A

Staff were lovely. Lady at reception wonderful and was our personal Zomato. House keeping manager aos ways goes around checking all rooms everyday to check the cleanliness. perfect location. The buffet food had a bit of cross contamination. not enough spoons or tongs for each plate, you would have to use the same tong to pick up different items… Read more
Staff were lovely. Lady at reception wonderful and was our personal Zomato. House keeping manager aos ways goes around checking all rooms everyday to check the cleanliness. perfect location. The buffet food had a bit of cross contamination. not enough spoons or tongs for each plate, you would have to use the same tong to pick up different items of food. Read less
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Nov 19, 2022 Rajie1805 Wynberg, South Africa

I was totally disappointed with the booking in by KUHLE.She is very unprofessional and unhelpful.When I came to the front desk to ask her about booking in it was about just over 1pm on the 19th November 2022.She just abrubtly told me she can't book me in earlier as she don't know if there are rooms available without even check.I do understand… Read more
I was totally disappointed with the booking in by KUHLE.She is very unprofessional and unhelpful.When I came to the front desk to ask her about booking in it was about just over 1pm on the 19th November 2022.She just abrubtly told me she can't book me in earlier as she don't know if there are rooms available without even check.I do understand booking in is from 14h00 ,then a young guy came and she assisted him immediatly.Then when Namhle came to the front desk Kuhle was all of a sudden very helpfull.The guy that came after me was checked in without hassles and went to his room.KUHLE has a attitude with no customer service she don't deserve to work at the front desk.I am a frequent guest and with her attitude I don't think I will book at Sun Square anymore.Namhle was very professional as I saw another guest came to book in and she immediately checked the details of the booking.The gentleman was assisted without any problems.Please teach Kuhle some customer care if you aregoing to keep her at front desk.The rest of the staff I have no complaints as per my previous review. Read less